RESP Analyst (Wales)

In April 2025, the National Energy System Operator (NESO) has taken on the exciting new role of being the Regional Energy Strategic Planner. We will be responsible for developing 11 Regional Energy Strategic Plans (RESPs) for Wales, Scotland and 9 English regions.

Our Wales based team will work with other NESO teams and organisations at a local level (‘local actors’), including local government and gas and electricity networks, in developing the Wales RESP. As the RESP Analyst (Wales), you will contribute to the development of the Wales’ RESP by providing robust supporting analysis and contributing to a range of projects. This will include undertaking quantitative and qualitative analysis of key aspects of the whole energy system in Wales as well as supporting the RESP hub team in their analysis, and collaborating with key internal and external stakeholders. You will report to the Wales RESP Manager and will work closely with other members of the Wales RESP team. Having an understanding and lived experience of Wales will be key.

This role will be home based, but will include a monthly team day (and depending on location we have a weekly team day in our Cardiff office). Some travel will be expected (e.g., for away days in other nations/regions, to NESO Warwick Office for workshops or within Wales to meet with key stakeholders). We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements.

This role's key accountability will be ensuring their team's development and delivery of RESP is backed up by robust analysis, with insights effectively communicated to a wide range of stakeholders. The RESP analyst will:

• Lead on individual pieces of analysis, being responsible for structuring and project managing their own work, managing their own time, providing regular progress updates and delivering work of the required quality to meet deadlines.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of key aspects of the whole energy system in Wales; implementing and refining analysis being used elsewhere in RESP to reflect Wales’ needs and to reflect emerging best-practise.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the RESP national/regional and hub teams, and with other teams across NESO.
• Confidently interact with a broad range of external stakeholders. Support the identification and prioritisation of new stakeholders to engage.
• Represent the company when communicating with external stakeholders, keeping clear records of interactions through our Client Relationship Management (CRM) system.
• Design, support and assist in facilitating workshops and other group working sessions to progress the development and delivery of the Wales RESP.
• Produce and deliver clear, concise reports and slide packs in presenting the results of your and others’ analysis to progress the RESP.

Ensure that the key messages are relevant, clear, and pitched appropriately for the audience. Audiences will include your team, wider RESP and NESO teams, and may also include presenting to and answering questions from external audiences.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK by the start of employment. Visa sponsorship may not be available for this role and will be considered in line with business requirements.

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 can demonstrate:

• The ability to undertake quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and synthesise and communicate insights to a wide range of audiences (e.g., Local Authorities, GDN/DNOs, Government, general public).
• Excellent interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of tracking and reporting on project implementation.
• A conscientious approach to defining and managing their own work, with a proactive approach to raising issues or concerns early.
• Technical understanding or ability to learn energy industry standard methods and assumptions for analysing the environmental, social and financial inputs, impacts and outputs of projects.
• An understanding and curiosity in planning for a ‘whole energy’ system – ideally, with experience in one of the energy vectors (gas and/or electricity networks, heat decarbonisation, hydrogen, transport decarbonisation, etc) or demonstrated willingness to learn.
• An ability to translate complex information into succinct reports and presentations.
• An inquisitive mind with the ability to join the dots and a willingness to learn about new areas of work.

Desirable: Welsh language skills.

A competitive salary of £47,000 - £53,000 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.