Title:  Senior Connections Strategy Lead - NESO

About the role

National Energy System Operator (NESO) recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals, and we encourage you to join us as Great Britain’s energy system undergoes an ambitious, exciting, and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

We are a relatively new team that develops our connection strategy from a distribution perspective.  The current focus is the implementation of connections reform and Clean Power 2030 and the enhancement of the transmission/distribution interface.  We work closely with the DNOs through the ENA, and internal stakeholders to implement our connection reform plans.  We identify where our implementation plans are at risk and identify actions to resolve these risks.  We will help deliver these actions.  A critical part of our work will be to engage internally and externally to ensure alignment and support across industry, DNOs and the NESO with the actions we will look to implement.  While we have come along way towards developing a reformed connection process, there is still plenty more to do and this team is at the heart of delivering that ambition.

You will be based within the Connections Strategy Team at NESO that manages the connection of generation and demand to Great Britain’s high voltage electricity network. You’ll therefore be at the forefront of helping Great Britain transition rapidly towards a zero carbon future that can deliver our climate change goals.

This role is based from Warwick, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home. We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements.

About us

National Energy System Operator’s (NESO) mission is to facilitate the decarbonisation of Great Britain’s energy network and ensure the delivery of reliable, affordable, and clean electricity for consumers. We work with stakeholders across the whole energy industry to plan for future network needs, using a wider adoption of technology and changes in consumer behaviour, as well as ensuring we have the right markets, networks, and frameworks in place, to transform the way we operate tomorrow.

Join us, and let’s energise progress.

energy, our future, together.

About the National Energy System Operator (NESO)

In Autumn of 2024, the ESO transitioned to National Energy System Operator, or NESO for short. Previously denoted as the Future System Operator (or FSO), the new National Energy System Operator is the independent body responsible for planning Great Britain’s electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system.  

The ESO, including all of its existing roles, are now at the heart of the new National Energy System Operator. As NESO, we will build on our existing roles, capabilities, and ways of working significantly to create an organisation the energy system and its users’ need. Our new capabilities will enable us to look across vectors, including electricity, natural gas and hydrogen, and crucially consider the trade-offs between them.

The organisation is set up as a public corporation with its own Board of independent directors, with complete operational independence from government, the regulator and any and all commercial interest. As was the ESO, NESO will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements and obligated to identify optimal solutions to system operations and planning in the most sustainable, affordable and secure way for all.

Key Accountabilities

This is an evolving role as there is so much to do.  This role is something that you will help shape as we better understand what the future connection process will look like and how we can best contribute to supporting that ambition.  You will be curious, intelligent, be able to join up the dots, a self starter, understand the connections impact, have good stakeholders skills and able to think strategically.  

·         As a Connections Senior Strategy Lead you will help implement connections reform and Clean Power 2030 from a distribution perspective.

·         Develop the transmission/distribution interface to ensure it delivers the required improvements, identifying and resolving any issues that come up. 

·         Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, while you lead on planning, coordinating and implementing these tactical changes. 

·         Identify future gaps, identify the actions needed to resolve, develop and manage the plans, deliver papers and briefing notes for senior decision-makers.

About you

We’re forging the path, and we know we can’t do it alone. That’s why we need visionary minds like yours to join us on this transformative journey. In this case, we’re looking for someone who:

• Ability to analyse, and present complex issues and understand the impact on the connections process, the electricity system and the industry with a strong record of communicating these to internal senior management.
• Experience motivating, leading, and / or establishing business l process improvements in a fast-paced, forward-thinking innovative environment whilst ensuring the best use of available talent and capacity.
• Experience in a complex customer focussed environment, preferable within regulated business, which include management of commercial contracts, change management, dispute resolution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to communicate information in a way non-experts can understand.
• Proven ability to build high quality relationships both internally and externally and using those to achieve the required outcomes.
• Proactive and positive can-do attitude and growth mindset with an ability to solve problems, manage uncertainty, identifying/resolving issues as they come up.
• Knowledge of the GB electricity system
  
  

Research shows that some people may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. At NESO, we believe potential comes in many forms and we’re committed to a fair, inclusive recruitment process where everyone can show their talents. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds to build a workforce that feels valued and respected and represents the communities we serve.

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £65,000 - £70,000pa – dependent on experience and capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on company performance, 26 days annual leave as standard and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.

As we work towards creating a cleaner, greener, and more affordable future for all, we also work towards creating a place for our teammates to belong, with professional and personal growth and positive well-being.

• Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximise your potential along your career journey.
• A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table.
• Generous Total Rewards Plan – comprising of health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits.
  
  

More Information

This role closes on 23rd November 2025 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. 

We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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