Assurance Analyst in Warwick

About the Role

National Energy System Operator (NESO) is looking for an Assurance Analyst to support the Assurance Manager in the Strategic Energy Planning (SEP) Directorate. The role will sit in the SEP Portfolio team and can be based from Wokingham or Warwick, offering hybrid working. The position is open to full‑time and part‑time candidates with flexible arrangements.

Key Accountabilities

Programme & Project Assurance

• Lead end‑to‑end programme or project assurance reviews on governance structures, decision‑making processes, control frameworks, change‑management readiness, impacts and stakeholder engagement across all stages of delivery.
• Manage external assurance activities and act as a key point of contact for service providers, ensuring alignment with internal assurance objectives.
• Assess performance against scope, cost, schedule, quality and benefits.
• Review key controls, including risk and issue management, and provide clear evidence‑based recommendations to senior leaders.
• Quality‑assure outputs and monitor completion of follow‑up actions.
• Share good practices across SEP and NESO where appropriate.
• Monitor and report on progress against agreed actions.

Assurance Oversight Support

• Support the development and maintenance of the annual SEP Assurance Plan.
• Support the planning and management of assurance reviews from scoping through to reporting and follow‑up.
• Support progress tracking and dependencies management.
• Support reporting to SEP senior leadership.

About You

Essential

• Experience in assurance, programme management, audit or risk management.
• Good understanding of programme and project delivery frameworks.
• Strong analytical, critical‑thinking and report‑writing skills.
• Ability to challenge constructively and influence.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and within a team‑oriented, collaborative environment.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills to identify and address business‑readiness gaps and risks.

Desirable

• Experience performing assurance in the energy industry.
• Qualification or knowledge of MSP, PRINCE2, or similar delivery frameworks.
• Practical experience applying or assuring against Green Book and Aqua Book guidance.

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary of £53,000 – £58,000 dependent on experience and capability.
• Bonus based on company performance.
• 26 days annual leave as standard.
• Contributory pension scheme with double match up to 12% company contribution.
• Annual enrollment to NESO Savings Plan with 50% matching contribution on savings between £20–£500 a month.
• Flexible benefits: bank holidays & holiday trading, birthday day off, cycle to work scheme, retail & gym discounts, private medical insurance, critical illness insurance and personal accident insurance.

More Information

This role closes on 23:59 on the day before the date shown above. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application early.

EEO Statement

NESO is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We celebrate the difference people bring to our organisation and encourage applicants who may not meet every requirement to apply.