Implementation Strategy Senior Analyst in Wokingham

This Senior Analyst post is in the Implementation Strategy team which is part of the Reformed National Pricing (RNP) programme team within NESO. It plays a critical role in defining the implementation approach for the reforms identified through the RNP programme. Responsibilities include understanding the proposed market design, assessing the impacts on NESO personnel, systems, and processes, and engaging with the industry to ensure a comprehensive assessment of implementation. The reforms under consideration include changes to balancing and settlement arrangements, constraint management measures, and investment siting levers.

The Senior Analyst will collaborate with market design, business analysis, programme management, and operational teams to map out the necessary changes and develop a cohesive delivery plan. This is an exciting opportunity to engage extensively across NESO and the industry to help deliver significant transformations within the GB electricity market. This role can be based from Wokingham, Warwick, Glasgow, 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.

• Support the implementation of Reformed National Pricing (RNP) reforms for NESO, with a focus on balancing, settlement and dispatch/scheduling.
• Evaluate the potential impacts of changes, including the delivery costs and timescales involved, as well as impacts on wider systems, processes and frameworks across NESO and the industry.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, as well as customers across the industry to identify key areas of change in codes, systems and processes.
• Develop high-level requirements and map activities, information flows, and data requirements associated with the implementation of the reforms.
• Ensure that implementation is considered as part of any decisions made within the programme, educating colleagues on areas of risk and opportunity.
• Collaborate with government bodies to ensure alignment on the implementation approach for the reforms.
• Contribute to a culture of curiosity, belonging, and trust within the team and across NESO.

• Proven ability to work within complex programmes or deliver successful business change projects.
• Understanding of NESO processes and systems, particularly in system operation or market contexts, is advantageous.
• An ability to gather findings from numerous sources to provide in-depth analysis on complex issues and present key findings to senior stakeholders.
• An understanding of the issues faced in GB electricity markets and how these are being addressed by policymakers and the energy regulator.
• Experience in the GB electricity industry, including frameworks, codes, processes, and data flows, is highly desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, with a proven ability to guide, persuade and influence others through developed skills of communication and diplomacy.
• A flexible working approach that enables you to lead and prioritise a wide range of demands and activities whilst maintaining a professional and positive focus.

A competitive salary of £60,000 - £69,000pa 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.