Senior Policy and Change Officer - NESO 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.

The GB Connections process is undergoing significant transformation to enable the government’s Clean Power by 2030 target. In December 2024, NESO published policy proposals that would revolutionise how customers connect to the grid.

The Policy & Change team is responsible for turning the new design into operational reality. Sitting between Strategy, Change Delivery, Operational Teams and IT, we translate policy and strategic frameworks into robust processes that can be easily understood and used by our customers and operational colleagues. We work with Networks partners (Transmission & Distribution) and ensure NESO’s customers are engaged throughout the process.

As a Connections Senior Policy & Change Lead, you’ll be based within the Transmission Policy Change team within the Connections Directorate that manages the connection of generation and demand to GB’s high voltage electricity network. You’ll therefore be at the forefront of accelerating the energy transition to net zero.

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 (NESO) has a key role to play in tackling climate change by transitioning GB’s electricity system to net zero. We already operate the fastest decarbonising electricity system in the world, with an ambition for zero carbon power operation by 2030 when there is sufficient renewable generation. We are also providing advice to the Government on achieving a decarbonised power system by 2030.

Key Accountabilities:

• Identify and develop the tactical policy changes needed to facilitate Connections Reform and CP30.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead on planning, coordinating and implementing these tactical changes.
• Lead and embed the agreed principles to carry out readiness checks, land rights and planning status checks as set out in the Gate 2 criteria of the Connections Design Methodology.
• Collaborate across the program with a wide and diverse team to deliver the reform agenda and embed continuous improvement.
• Train, support and facilitate learning across the policy team to embed best practice in delivering readiness checks.
• Draft internal materials such as SOPs, guidance notes, training material, and external materials such as customer webinar packs, inputs into customer newsletters and guidance to support customers through their connections journey.
• Identify future gaps, identify the actions needed to resolve, develop and manage the plans, deliver papers and briefing notes for senior decision-makers.
• Help NESO’s external stakeholders understand the progress of Connections Reform through simple and compelling communication.

About you:

• Technical knowledge (desirable but not essential).
• Knowledge of arrangements for connecting major generation and demand to the network.
• Significant experience in developing Policy changes and working in a major program environment and ideally, with experience of Transmission Electricity Network Development.
• Understanding of and knowledge of the legal and regulatory parameters that NESO work within, including the range of statutory powers available.
• Desirable - knowledge of the consenting regimes and land rights processes relevant to complex projects.
• Proven ability to use quantitative and qualitative evidence to develop a thoughtful and independent viewpoint.
• Ability to analyse and present complex issues to audiences with varying levels of familiarity in power systems and power markets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to a diverse audience including senior stakeholders internal and external.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills to ensure effective engagement with all relevant stakeholders.
• Flexibility and agility to manage a wide range of issues at the same time and to prioritise use of resources.

What you’ll get:

• A competitive salary between £62,000 - £68,000pa – dependent on experience and capability.
• 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%.

This role closes on 19th 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 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.