Title:  Energy Operations Strategy Analyst - NESO

About the role

National Energy System Operator (NESO) is on a journey towards a sustainable and secure energy future. Together we build on this momentum, advancing the Electricity System Operator’s (ESO) plan for zero carbon operability of the electricity system by 2025.

Are you an analytical thinker with a passion for energy and a strategic mindset? Do you thrive in a dynamic, real-time environment where your insights directly contribute to national security and efficiency? 

Join our team as an Energy Operations Strategy Analyst and play a pivotal role in shaping Great Britain's cleaner, greener electricity system.

This is a critical and exciting opportunity to directly contribute to the security and efficiency of our national electricity supply. As an Energy Operations Strategy Analyst, you will be responsible for coordinating and optimising the energy strategy from two weeks ahead to day-ahead. You'll provide essential insight into system operational issues for the electricity control room, working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

You will provide crucial data analysis and clear explanations to the Control Room team, not just producing data but presenting findings in an understandable format for diverse audiences. Your role involves delivering day-ahead operational analysis with strict daily deadlines (typically by 4:00–5:00 PM each day). 
Through coordination with European Transmission System Operators, you'll analyse supply and demand margins, advising internal and external stakeholders to enhance situational awareness. 

We're looking for someone passionate about process improvement and energy, with a strong understanding of data visualisation to aid communication across all stakeholder levels. 

This role requires accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines, including working on a rota covering a weekend every 6 weeks in our Wokingham office, requiring regular attendance.

Key accountabilities

• Strategic Assessment: Conduct day-ahead to week-ahead margin surplus assessments and facilitate key decisions to optimise system operations.
• Operational Insight: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ongoing operability issues and opportunities, translating complex data into clear explanations for the Control Room team.
• Critical Reporting: Compile and distribute critical reports, keeping stakeholders informed and aware of system status and performance.
• Process Improvement: Develop strategic improvements for system plan coordination and quality and engage in post-event analyses to refine processes and communication.
• Real-time Support: Serve in analytical and liaison capacity during real-time incidents, delivering day-ahead operational analysis under strict daily deadlines.
• Strategy Communication: Develop and communicate operational strategy internally, presenting findings in an understandable format.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external partners to support operations, ensuring tools meet operational needs.

About you

We are seeking an expert who thrives on rigorous analysis, clear communication, and working effectively under pressure. If you are curious about energy infrastructure and eager to learn, this role is for you. We're looking for someone who has:

• A degree in a relevant STEM field, or equivalent experience in the energy industry.
• Proven experience in numerical analysis and data interpretation.
• Demonstrated experience translating quantitative data into clear, compelling narratives, with essential experience using Power BI as a user interface for data analysis.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to manage operational timescales effectively.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, capable of liaising with internal teams and external partners to support operations.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a high-performing team.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for presenting complex information clearly.
• Curiosity about energy infrastructure and a willingness to continuously learn and adapt.

While not essential, expertise in programming languages like Python and SQL would be a significant advantage. If you have experience in the energy industry, utilities, regulatory environments, or real-time operations, this would be highly beneficial but not essential. Training will be provided to ensure your success in this vital role.

While we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, experience in energy, gas, renewables, utilities, or technical/engineering sectors such as manufacturing, aviation, scheduling, or rail operations, or other industries with complex operational or scheduling requirements, would be highly advantageous.

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.

 
If this role sparks your interest but you’re not sure you tick every box, we still want to hear from you.

About what'll get

A competitive salary between £54000 - £60000pa – dependent on experience and capability+ Weekend Allowance appx 6,250pa.

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%. 

You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and professional success. From a competitive salary to flexible work arrangements, we promote your work-life balance. Enjoy fit for purpose wellbeing and lifestyle offerings, ongoing skill development aligned to our Purpose and Values, and be part of a supportive community that values your individuality and where you can belong.

About us

The creation of National Energy System Operator (NESO) is driven by an urgent need to unify and optimise our approach to energy. A more integrated and coordinated strategy is needed to meet the unprecedented challenges of climate change, ensuring secure energy supply, and keeping costs manageable for consumers.
Join us and empower your potential, energise our team, and be part of something bigger.

Your 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. 
The time to deliver is now. As part of our team, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

More information

This role closes on 1st December 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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