Senior Project Assurance Analyst - NESO in Warwick

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. Due to the rapid pace of change in the energy sector, we need to fundamentally reform the connections process to ensure that it delivers the best outcomes both for customers and electricity consumers. As a result, we are taking forward various reforms (short, medium and longer‑term) to address these challenges and have put our customers and stakeholders at the heart of this change. These changes and new processes will significantly speed up and improve the current arrangements that are no longer fit for purpose given the pace at which we need to transform our energy system.

The Project Assurance Analyst will be key in delivering these reforms. You will be part of an agile team to build, test and implement solutions to optimise the connections reform processes, ensuring the customer is always at the heart of any decisions. Your role will involve process governance, controls and reviews, validating compliance with deliverables and tactical implementation of initiatives which will continuously improve the connections process for our customers in the short to medium term. You will be responsible for owning and managing relationships with key internal stakeholders to gather insight on complex connections processes. You will use this insight to lead on the creation and implementation of assurance processes, ensuring compliance within the wider connections team. This role can be based from Wokingham or 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 (NESO) has a key role to play in tackling climate change by transitioning GB's electricity system to net zero. We already operate the fastest decarbonising electricity system in the world, with an ambition for zero carbon power operation by 2030 when there is sufficient renewable generation. We are also providing advice to the Government on achieving a decarbonised power system by 2030. So, join the energy transformation and help shape the future. Your energy, our future, together.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and execute complex assurance plans for connection processes for the future connections reform window, ensuring effective implementation.
• Identify, investigate and remedy errors within the assurance review process.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures to ensure accurate connection reform outcomes and ongoing compliance.
• Lead/support a virtual team across the connections reform program to deliver the reform objectives and embed continuous improvement.
• Engage with internal stakeholders within reform to identify assurance criteria of various processes.
• Champion continuous process improvement through identification and implementing enhancements to connections reform processes.
• Identify and elevate key areas of risk and concern on project delivery.
• Maintain awareness of current reform methodologies, applying this knowledge to enable compliant and effective delivery.

About you

• Exceptional attention to detail to meticulously review connection reform documents/check outcomes/processes (essential).
• Knowledge of the connections process and reform (desirable, but not essential).
• Analytical thinking, ability to dissect complex systems and identify underlying issues that could compromise quality.
• Demonstrated ability to own internal relationships up to senior management level to achieve the required outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to communicate complex information in a way non‑experts can understand.
• Ability to see the big picture and think strategically, identifying interactions opportunities to improve cross‑team working.
• Excellent time management skills, including the ability to successfully manage multiple activities and issues to set deadlines, including excellent administrative skills.
• Driven mindset, delivering high‑quality work under pressure, on time, whilst adhering to governance requirements.

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 £55,000 - £60,000pa - 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%.
• 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 February 2026 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.