At NESO, we're helping to deliver a cleaner, more secure and affordable energy future for Great Britain. Our People team plays a critical role in ensuring the organisation has the capability, leadership and culture needed to achieve its ambitions.
We are looking for a Senior Policy Lead to join our EMR Strategy and Policy Team.
The EMR Delivery Body administers two key government schemes:
There is currently a significant focus on both schemes from DESNZ, Ofgem, participants and wider stakeholders to assess their ongoing effectiveness and how they need to evolve in the changing energy market.
As a member of an externally facing team, you will work closely with DESNZ and Ofgem on developing strategy, policy and Rules, including unblocking pain points for participants and shaping how the schemes work in the future.
You will be able to take ownership of complex policy issues, building your expertise and providing this to policymakers, NESO colleagues and industry stakeholders.
This role can be based from Warwick or Wokingham 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.
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:
· Proven ability to lead others at all levels – across the department and subordinates.
· Ability to successfully manage multiple activities and issues to tight timescales and continually prioritise workload.
· Excellent Influencing and negotiation skills.
· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with internal and external parties.
· Commercial acumen and seeks to apply when opportunities arise.
· Analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Good understanding of risk and compliance.
· Good understanding of the electricity and/or gas industry structures, role of the System Operator.
· Customer Engagement Strategy.
· Evolving EMR strategy to deliver against Net Zero.
· Primary point of contact engaging with the wider NESO on REMA and the 10 year review of both the Capacity Market (CM) and Contracts for Difference (CfD).
· Track Record of Delivering Excellent Performance.
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A competitive salary of £63,000 - £81,000 dependent on experience and capabilityAs 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:
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 thing 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
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. 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.
The National Energy System Operator, NESO, is the new independent, public corporation at the centre of the energy system taking a whole system view to create a world where everyone has access to reliable, clean and affordable energy. NESO’s work will be the catalyst for change across the global community, forging the path to a sustainable future for everyone.
