East Midlands RESP Co-ordinator in Leicester

The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has been given an exciting new role of Regional Energy Strategic Planner (RESP) for GB. RESP will support coordinated development of the distribution energy system and enable long-term investment to be made with confidence and ahead of need. The RESP will be developed to be "whole system", shaped by a strong place-based understanding and coordinating development across multiple energy vectors. RESP will ensure coherence between regional and national net-zero ambitions/plans. We have established 11 national and regional teams to develop each RESP. It’s a great opportunity to join us as we set out to help decarbonise the UK in a local community-based way.

To achieve this our East Midlands based team will work alongside our other regional and central teams in forming the hub and spokes needed for energy planning to benefit from and reflect local inputs. This will require us to work with organisations at a local level (‘local actors’) including local government and gas and electricity networks, to improve understanding of the infrastructure needed in different parts of the country and attract investment for projects. Stakeholder engagement will be key to unlocking the benefits of integrated regional energy planning.

The purpose of this job is to ensure engagement with local actors and other regional and central NESO teams is coordinated, excellent organisational skills will be key to the role. Our focus in the immediate term is to build trust with our stakeholders, establish our process and methodology, and grow our capability in whole energy systems to best support local actors and industry stakeholders in developing credible plans to support net zero. You will be based out of the Leicester office one day a week with some travel around East Midlands region.

Climate change is the challenge of a generation, and the time to act is now. Join us and you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain – you will be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

As the East Midlands Energy Strategic Planning Coordinator you will be responsible for coordinating the development and delivery of the team’s engagement activity. You will be supported both by your regional team, the central stakeholder engagement team and wider NESO. You will work closely with them to:

• Coordinate engagement with stakeholders within the region and NESO colleagues including in central hub and other regional teams; as well as with Strategic Energy Planning teams, Corporate Affairs, Future Energy Scenarios and others
• Ensure regional stakeholders and their views are captured in both NESO’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and the drafting of your regional RESP engagement materials
• Support the delivery of the teams communication strategy including delivering events and stakeholder engagement activities
• Support the organisation of workshops and engagement activity with the Regional Strategic Board, working groups and other regional stakeholders to progress the RESP
• Draft clear, concise, short reports and slide packs relating to stakeholder engagement in progressing the RESP. Ensure that the key messages are relevant, clear, and pitched appropriately for the audience.
• Ensure your region’s engagement planning and delivery is coordinated with other regional and central RESP teams
• Have a good understanding of NESO and our regional energy planning function when engaging local actors

To coordinate stakeholder engagement activities within your region you will need:

• Excellent coordination and planning skills to ensure that deadlines are met, governance is adhered to, stakeholders are effectively engaged and high quality process and outputs are achieved
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience of communicating with, and influencing, internal and external stakeholders at a range of levels
• Experience of working with or within large, complex organisations – ideally in your region, and in or with the energy and/or local government sectors
• Experience of using customer relationship management tools and databases to record activities, and identify insights and actions
• Strong organisational and administration skills with a proactive approach to flexibility and engaging others
• An inquisitive mind with the ability to join the dots and a willingness to learn about new areas of work

Interviews will take place in w.c. 6th July. We would like to interview candidates in person in our Leicester office.

A competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience and capability. As well as your base salary, NESO's core benefits are the essential perks and advantages that form part of your employee package:

• You will receive a bonus based on company performance
• 26 days annual leave as standard
• A competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
• Annual Enrollment to NESO Savings Plan, when you save between £20- £500 a month from your take-home pay, we will pay a 50% matching contribution.

NESO's flexible benefits programme provides you with more flexibility around your health, lifestyle and protection benefits, here's just a few available:

• Flexible Bank Holidays & Holiday Trading
• Additional Birthday Day Off
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Retail & Gym Discounts
• Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & Personal Accident Insurance

At the National Energy System Operator (NESO), we play a vital role in tackling climate change and securing Great Britain's energy future. We already operate the world's fastest decarbonising electricity system and are working towards our ambition to run it carbon-free for a short period this year - provided the market supplies electricity exclusively from renewable sources. Alongside this, we provide expert advice to government on how to deliver a clean power system by 2030.

In autumn 2024, the Electricity System Operator (ESO) transitioned to become NESO - an independent, expert public corporation with a whole-system view across electricity, gas, and hydrogen. NESO operates independently and transparently, always acting in the best interests of all energy users. Licensed and regulated by Ofgem, we make impartial decisions that balance sustainability, affordability and security. Our organisation is fully independent from government, the regulator and all commercial interests, with a clear focus on system-wide benefit, long term thinking and public value.

The time to deliver is now. Join the energy transformation and help shape the future. Your energy. Our future. Together.

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.

This role closes at 23:59, on the day before date shown above, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. Research shows that some people may hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. At NESO, we believe potential comes in many forms and we're committed to a fair, inclusive recruitment process where everyone has the opportunity to show their talents. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds.