Title:  Senior Implementation Strategy Analyst - 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 seeking a Senior Implementation Strategy Analyst to join our Reformed National Pricing (RNP) programme team. This role is crucial in defining the implementation approach for the reforms identified through the RNP programme. Responsibilities include understanding the proposed market design, assessing the impacts on NESO personnel, systems, and processes, and engaging with the industry to ensure a comprehensive assessment of implementation. The reforms under consideration include changes to balancing and settlement arrangements, constraint management measures, and investment siting levers.

The Senior Analyst will collaborate with market design, business analysis, programme management, and operational teams to map out the necessary changes and develop a cohesive delivery plan. This is an exciting opportunity to engage extensively across NESO and the industry to help deliver significant transformations within the GB electricity market.

This role can be based from Wokingham, Warwick or Glasgow, 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

• Support the implementation of Reformed National Pricing (RNP) reforms for NESO, with a focus on balancing, settlement, dispatch/scheduling, and reforms to investment siting levers.
• Evaluate the potential impacts of changes, including the delivery costs and timescales involved, as well as impacts on wider systems, processes and frameworks across NESO and the industry.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, as well as customers across the industry to identify key areas of change in codes, systems and processes.
• Develop high-level requirements and map activities, information flows, and data requirements associated with the implementation of the reforms.
• Ensure that implementation is considered as part of any decisions made within the programme, educating colleagues on areas of risk and opportunity.
• Collaborate with government bodies to ensure alignment on the implementation approach for the reforms.
• Contribute to a culture of curiosity, belonging, and trust within the team and across NESO.

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:

• Proven ability to work within complex programmes or deliver successful business change projects.
• Understanding of NESO processes and systems, particularly in system operation or market contexts, is advantageous
• An ability to gather findings from numerous sources to provide in-depth analysis on complex issues and present key findings to senior stakeholders.
• An understanding of the issues faced in GB electricity markets and how these are being addressed by policymakers and the energy regulator.
• Experience in the GB electricity industry, including frameworks, codes, processes, and data flows, is highly desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, with a proven ability to guide, persuade and influence others through developed skills of communication and diplomacy.
• A flexible working approach that enables you to lead and prioritise a wide range of demands and activities whilst maintaining a professional and positive focus.

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 £63,000 - £73,000pa – 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 30th October 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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