Job Description

About the roleNational 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.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) across Great Britain.Our South West 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 RESP. This Strategic Lead role will be focused on supporting and gaining input from stakeholders in Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Dorset and/or Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. Having an understanding and lived experience of the South West of England will be key - as will having complementary energy expertise and experience to allow the south west team to reflect the region's diverse society, environment and energy planning needs.This role is a part time job share working 3 days a week.This role will begin as home-based but will transition to the South West of England office upon opening in the future. However, some travel will be expected as part of this role.Key Accountabilities

• To develop, consult and then implement relevant parts of the RESP methodology to your region
• To be the subject matter expert in understanding specific aspects of your region's energy system planning and the interfaces with both internal NESO and external stakeholders
• To define and lead on regional energy strategic planning work packages; working in a matrix style structure to ensure work your leading upon is coordinated with other regional and central RESP teams
• To represent NESO's regional energy planning function at strategic level and deputise for the regional manager
• To engage with specific key regional stakeholders within local government, gas and electricity networks, other local actors and whole energy system stakeholders to understand their views and requirements to ensure that RESP delivers value
• To design, support and run workshops and engagement activity with the Regional Board, working groups and other regional stakeholders to progress the RESP
• To produce and deliver clear, concise, short reports and slide packs in progressing the RESP. Ensure that the key messages are relevant, clear, and pitched appropriately for the audience.
• To understand, engage and gain required and beneficial inputs from stakeholders in developing the RESP to the prescribed methodology; being able to clearly communicate and propose changes where needed to key assumptions
• To create new ways to analyse and present problems and potential solutions, sometimes building on the work and experience of others to quickly develop sufficient understanding of unfamiliar topics in developing the RESP

About youWe'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:

• Experience within the energy sector, including technical energy knowledge
• Knowledge of energy project development lifecycles and the 'whole energy' system - with advanced experience in at least one of the energy vectors (gas and/or electricity networks, heat decarbonisation, hydrogen, transport decarbonisation, etc)
• Experience of working with or within Local Authorities and/or energy distribution companies, ideally relevant to the region you seek to work within
• Knowledge and ideally experience of working in and/or managing others in newly formed teams
• Ability to translate complex and technical information into easily understandable messaging for non-technical audiences, in both reports and presentations

• Knowledge and experience of strategic critical thinking with ability to consider strategic frameworks and concepts, and how changes to these will drive RESP design and implementation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience of communicating with, and influencing, internal and external stakeholders at a range of levels
• An understanding of data and systems used in the energy distribution networks and/or in local energy planning
• Project management, coordination and planning skills to ensure that deadlines are met, governance is adhered to, stakeholders are effectively engaged, and high-quality process and outputs are achieved
• An inquisitive mind with the ability to join the dots and a willingness to learn about new areas of work
• Training and development of the team will be a key priority as we set up RESP. Successful individuals may be asked to help train other team members and have the opportunity to be trained on less familiar areas.

About what you'll getA competitive salary between xc2xa352,000 - xc2xa363,000 per annum - dependent on experience and capability. As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on company performance, 26 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.

More informationThis role closes on 1st June 2025 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. , 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.#LI-EM1
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