DSO Commercial Strategy Manager

We’re champions of the North West and we’re proud that it’s our electricity network that connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between.

A key part of the UK’s journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of our electricity industry to enable clean, green economic growth. As the North West’s electricity network operator, it’s our responsibility to lead the way, help the region decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy and a sustainable energy future for all.

We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.

Together we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on. We are adaptable. We take pride.

Our Flexible Solutions team has a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Strategy Manager to join them.

Our role

As Commercial Strategy Manager, you will support the DSO Strategy team objectives to deliver against the RIIO-ED2 DSO Incentive, ensuring great customer service is achieved. The primary focus will be supporting the Management of Contracted Capacity and Flexibility Procurement processes including regular engagement with customers and feeding into regulatory reporting.

You will also be responsible for supporting the delivery of our face to face and online stakeholder engagement events ensuring we are meeting the needs of our stakeholders.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in energy markets & low carbon technologies;
• Experience of interpreting Policy & Regulation across the GB energy system into commercial opportunities;
• Experience working in a regulated environment;
• Ability to interpret and manipulate data;
• Excellent IT skills;
• Excellent communication skills.

Following completion of your probationary period, there will be the opportunity for agile working, however there will be the expectation of a presence in the office weekly.

Due to the nature of this role, some travel will be required across the North West region.

What we’re offering

As a vital team member and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we’ll provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. We are committed to ensuring our people are supported and are proud of our reward and benefits offer, which includes:

• An annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• Private Healthcare
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

Our people are important to us and we’re passionate about creating a great place to work where we can all be ourselves, reach our full potential and build long lasting careers. We’re striving to increase diversity of thought and talent in our people and to recruit a highly skilled workforce that’s representative of the communities we serve. For us, embracing our differences is what makes us stronger.

Should you require any additional support with your application, or any adjustments please contact our Recruitment team at or on 0845 366 0092 (option 2)

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by Electricity North West. Due to the nature of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a Drug & Alcohol test.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

We don’t accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.

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