Industry Code Governance Manager in Warwick

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.

You will lead and deliver the code administration and governance activity on behalf of the NESO. Facilitating industry change through administering transparent and open code change processes for the Connections Use of System Code (CUSC), Grid Code, System Operator Transmission Code (STC) and SQSS. As the industry expert in code governance and being a key interface with internal and external stakeholders, you will champion new ways of facilitating industry change and ensure compliance to the maintenance of the code change process is adhered to at all times.

In addition, you will play a key role in delivering Energy Code Reform – a programme led by DESNZ and Ofgem to modernise regulatory frameworks, accelerate the transition to net zero, and enhance efficiency to codes and associated processes across the energy sector. This role can be based from Wokingham, Warwick or 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.

National Energy System Operator’s (NESO) mission is to facilitate the decarbonisation of Great Britain’s energy network and ensure the delivery of reliable, affordable, and clean electricity for consumers. We work with stakeholders across the whole energy industry to plan for future network needs, using a wider adoption of technology and changes in consumer behaviour, as well as ensuring we have the right markets, networks, and frameworks in place, to transform the way we operate tomorrow.

In Autumn of 2024, the ESO transitioned to National Energy System Operator, or NESO for short. Previously denoted as the Future System Operator (or FSO), the new National Energy System Operator is the independent body responsible for planning Great Britain’s electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system. The ESO, including all of its existing roles, are now at the heart of the new National Energy System Operator. As NESO, we will build on our existing roles, capabilities, and ways of working significantly to create an organisation the energy system and its users’ need.

Key Accountabilities:

• Establish code change delivery strategies to provide clear focus to prioritise and coordinate NESO and industry code development resources, consistent with the overall strategy, leading cross-code coordination and ensuring strategies are implemented and their success measured.
• Carry out compliance related activities to ensure the process is robust and the NESO is compliant with our Code Licence obligations.
• Provide strategic oversight and shape the Energy Code Reform Program.
• Horizon-scanning to understand and interpret changing landscape.
• In tandem with Ofgem and the wider industry, prepare and facilitate industry forums such as Charging Futures Forums.
• Lead a highly motivated, innovative and focused team, developing a talent and performance management culture that drives value through employee engagement.
• Provide code change management infrastructure for Ofgem SCRs and industry working groups.
• Chairing of more strategic work groups and support the overall delivery of mods.
• Stakeholder engagement on legislative impacts and key GB issues, accountable for timely resolution of issues to ensure effective input to code panels, delivery of drafting and implementation of appropriate framework.
• Oversee continuous improvement activities which deliver enhanced changes to the industry as measured under the Code Administration annual survey.

About You:

Research shows that some people may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. At NESO, we believe potential comes in many forms and we’re committed to a fair, inclusive recruitment process where everyone can show their talents. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds to build a workforce that feels valued and respected and represents the communities we serve.

• Extensive Industry Expertise: Significant commercial and regulatory experience within the energy sector, with deep knowledge of codes, licence obligations, and governance frameworks.
• Strategic and Technical Insight: Demonstrates a strong technical understanding of the key strategic challenges shaping the electricity industry.
• Energy Code Reform Leadership: Comprehensive understanding of Energy Code Reform - its objectives, governance changes, and strategic implications.
• Influencing and Relationship Management: Exceptional interpersonal skills, particularly in external environments, with proven ability to influence, negotiate, and build effective relationships at senior levels across industry organisations.
• Vision and Collaboration: Skilled at shaping future direction, driving innovation, and working effectively across NESO to deliver strategic outcomes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Proven experience engaging with Ofgem, DESNZ, customers, and other key industry bodies to achieve shared objectives.
• Project Delivery Excellence: Track record of successfully managing multiple complex projects with competing priorities.
• Coaching and Team Development: Regularly supports and coaches team members, providing guidance, removing blockers, and fostering a high-performance culture.

What You’ll Get:

A competitive salary between £68,000 - £75,000pa – dependent on experience and capability. As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus of up to 15% of your salary for stretch performance, 28 days annual leave as standard, and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. As we work towards creating a cleaner, greener, and more affordable future for all, we also work towards creating a place for our teammates to belong, with professional and personal growth and positive well-being.

Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximise your potential along your career journey. A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table. Generous Total Rewards Plan – comprising of health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits.

This role closes on 4th February 2026 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. 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.