Senior Code Governance Lead in Wokingham

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 is responsible for leading on high profile and complex code governance processes. The team underpin and manage the process of code change working alongside internal and external stakeholders across industry. We are looking for individuals with project management, regulation, policy, and code change experience to be part of a team that is fundamental to progressing change across the industry. The Code Governance Team supports and enables the business to operate within our regulatory licensed activities, providing expert regulatory support to the business in order to maximise benefits for end consumers and Great Britain.

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.

• Act as the expert on industry code governance processes and electricity code administration, leading on these on behalf of The National Energy System Operator.
• Project manage industry code changes through the governance process.
• Oversee the day to day activities of the team undertaking code governance and administration activities.
• Act as an industry leader in communication and engagement strategies to set best practice for code administration to enable all network users to be able to understand and contribute to code modifications.
• Fulfil the Chair role for internal and external working groups (e.g. Code Panels/Workgroups).
• Provide expert advice in respect of industry codes and governance, coaching and mentoring other team members.
• Identify and implement improvements in both internal and external code processes to deliver the most valuable service for our stakeholders.
• Manage the Ofgem relationship for governance issues.
• Manage The National Electricity System Operators input to the Code Administration Code of Practice meetings (CACoP).
• Develop expertise of key areas within the industry to better understand code modifications under development and assist with drafting code modification proposals in accordance with CACoP Principles.
• Implement & drive initiatives to increase customer satisfaction across code governance.
• Drive process improvements to create efficiencies within the team.

We’re forging the path, and we know we can’t do it alone. That’s why we need visionary minds like yours to join us on this transformative journey. In this case, we’re looking for someone who:

• Expert knowledge of industry code governance.
• Expertise in communications and engagement strategies.
• Sound working knowledge of the GB electricity and gas markets and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience of chairing industry meetings effectively and impartially.
• Ability to professionally represent NESO at external meetings.
• Experience in building effective internal and external relationships, combined with strong negotiating and influencing.
• Excellent team working and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent customer and stakeholder management skills, identifying key stakeholders and developing effective account plans to ensure key relationships are maintained.
• Project Management skills, ability to successfully manage multiple activities and issues to set time constraints.
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to produce and deliver accurate written reports and presentation material to internal or external audiences.
• Experience of coaching and mentoring staff.
• Ability to resolve problems efficiently.
• Ability to learn quickly.

A competitive salary of £62,000 - £67,000 pa 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.

This role closes at 23:59, on the date displayed at the top of this advert, 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. 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. If this role sparks your interest but you're not sure you tick every box, we still want to hear from you.