At a Glance
- Tasks: Support strategic energy policy engagement and provide insights for government decision-making.
- Company: Join the National Energy System Operator, a leader in tackling climate change.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, pension scheme, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on energy policy and shape the future of Great Britain's energy.
- Qualifications: Experience in energy roles and strong stakeholder engagement skills required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Overview
National Energy System Operator is looking for an Energy Policy Analyst specialising in governance and coordination to support NESO’s strategic engagement with Government and the regulator.
The role involves advising on energy policy and strategy, providing independent energy insights, and supporting government with decision making and strategic direction.
The Energy Policy Team shapes NESO’s Strategy and Policy capability, engages with Government and the regulator, and oversees statutory requests for advice from Government and Ofgem.
Responsibilities
- Support Energy Policy Governance Manager in ensuring NESO is an effective partner in trilateral governance by identifying emerging policy issues and providing high-quality strategic briefings to Executives and Senior Leadership.
- Lead planning and sequencing of strategic discussions across senior boards, ensuring issues are well framed, timely, and joined up.
- Develop and maintain the NESO Policy Community of Practice to enable effective knowledge sharing and consistent practice across teams.
- Collaborate with Energy Policy Governance Manager and Head of Policy to manage statutory requests for Advice from Government and Ofgem.
- Build and maintain relationships with DESNZ and Ofgem to understand potential requests for advice, priorities, and likelihood of materialisation; oversee NESO triage process.
- Improve policy intelligence gathering and dissemination through development of flagship products (policy horizon scanning, NESO Strategic Knowledge Hub).
About You
- Knowledge
- Knowledge of the machinery of Government and awareness of the GB political environment.
- Understanding of the energy sector and/or relevant interconnected industries (e. g., water); knowledge of structure, regulatory environment, and short- and long-term industry issues.
Experience
- Experience in energy-focused roles, ideally including work with or within Government.
- Demonstrable experience building relationships with stakeholders including Government, regulatory bodies, and industry.
- Ability to work across teams and organisational boundaries to deliver; experience coordinating with senior stakeholders and governance forums.
Skills
- Curious and forward-thinking with an interest in energy and the broader energy landscape.
- Effective written and verbal communication, able to synthesise information and convey complex ideas clearly.
- Organised and delivery-focused with strong planning, resilience, and attention to detail.
- Stakeholder engagement: able to build relationships and extract information from busy individuals.
- What You’ll Get
- Competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000 dependent on experience and capability.
- Bonus based on company performance.
- 26 days annual leave as standard.
- Contributory pension scheme with company matching up to 12%.
- NESO Savings Plan with 50% matching contribution on savings between £20-£500 per month.
- Flexible benefits programme including Flexible Bank Holidays & Holiday Trading, Birthday Day Off, Cycle to Work Scheme, Retail & Gym Discounts, Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Personal Accident Insurance.
About Us
National Energy System Operator (NESO) plays a vital role in tackling climate change and securing Great Britain’s energy future.
NESO operates independently and transparently, with a whole-system view across electricity, gas, and hydrogen, and is licensed and regulated by Ofgem.
The organisation focuses on system-wide benefit, affordability, and security.
More Information
This role closes at 23:59 on the day before the date shown above.
We encourage candidates to apply early as the closing date can vary.
NESO is committed to fair, inclusive recruitment and building a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve.
We welcome applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds.
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Contact Details:
National Energy System Operator Limited Recruitment Team
