Title:  People Partner - NESO

About the role

National Energy System Operator’s (NESO) strength lies in our people. Together, we’re shaping the future where clean, affordable energy is accessible for all. Every day is an opportunity to make a real difference, accelerating the progress of sustainable GB energy, keeping people connected and society thriving as we create a brighter tomorrow.

The People Partner at National Energy System Operator (NESO) is a vital member of our People team, driving strategic HR initiatives that align with our organizational goals. We are seeking an experienced People professional who is passionate about fostering a collaborative workplace culture and enhancing employee engagement. You will partner closely with business leaders, acting as a strategic advisor to provide expert HR guidance and support, ensuring that our people strategies are effectively implemented across the organization.

In this exciting role, you will leverage external market insights and internal data to support strategic workforce planning and enhance the employee experience. As a trusted advisor to senior leaders, you will play a key role in facilitating effective communication, providing insight, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the business.

Your ability to translate people data into meaningful actions will be essential as we navigate our transformation journey. You’ll work closely with leaders to shape a positive, inclusive workplace culture that supports performance, engagement, and growth, ensuring NESO remains a great place to work as we define our identity and ways of working.

This role can be based in 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.

Key accountabilities

• Collaborating with business leaders to develop and implement People strategies that support organisational objectives and enhance employee experience.
• Leading the execution of the performance management strategy, working in partnership with the Organisation Culture team to embed and monitor a high-performance culture aligned with business goals.
• Providing expert advice on employee relations matters, including conflict resolution and compliance with People policies and legislation.
• Using external market insights to inform workforce planning and drive employee engagement initiatives.
• Delivering strategic workforce planning (SWP) solutions that align with business needs and enhance operational effectiveness.
• Analysing workforce data and trends to identify staffing needs, optimise talent allocation, and planning for future workforce skills requirements.
• Interpreting people data to identify root causes of issues and provide actionable insights that inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
• Supporting line managers and partner with Centres of Expertise (CoEs) to influence the development and implementation of key people strategies.
• Partnering with the People Operations team to ensure the effective delivery of People services, including recruitment, onboarding, and employee lifecycle management.
• Implementing and managing performance appraisal processes, providing coaching and support to managers in delivering feedback and conducting evaluations.
• Identifying training needs and coordinating professional development programmes to enhance employee skills, capability, and career growth.
• Using People metrics and analytics to assess the effectiveness of initiatives, providing insights to inform future planning and decision-making.
• Championing improvements in line with NESO’s strategic goals, ensuring people initiatives are aligned with organisational priorities.
• Fostering a positive workplace culture by promoting employee engagement initiatives, diversity and inclusion efforts, and recognition programmes.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to employees, promoting a positive workplace culture and addressing tier 2/3 People-related queries and concerns.

About you

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 has/is:

• Extensive experience partnering with senior business leaders to shape and deliver people strategies that drive organisational performance, support transformation, and enhance the employee experience.
• Demonstrates the ability to influence and support senior leaders, using insight, challenge, and collaboration to shape people strategies that drive business performance.
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen, with the ability to interpret complex People and workforce data, identify root causes, and translate insights into impactful, evidence-based actions.
• Experience in workforce planning and organisational design, leveraging external market insights and internal trends to anticipate future needs and optimise talent deployment.
• A confident communicator and relationship builder, able to engage, coach, and influence stakeholders at all levels with credibility and empathy.
• A champion of culture, inclusion, and engagement, with a track record of delivering initiatives that enhance the employee experience and contribute to a positive, values-led workplace.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on delivery to meet business needs.
  
  

About what you'll get

A competitive salary between £65,000 - £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%.

You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and professional success. From a competitive salary to flexible work arrangements, we promote your work-life balance. Enjoy fit for purpose wellbeing and lifestyle offerings, ongoing skill development aligned to our Purpose and Values and be part of a supportive community that values your individuality and where you can belong.

About us

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.

So, join the energy transformation and help shape the future.

Your energy, our future, together.

About the National Energy System Operator (NESO)

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.  

NESO, 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. Our new capabilities will enable us to look across vectors, including electricity, natural gas and hydrogen, and crucially consider the trade-offs between them.

The organisation is set up as a public corporation with its own Board of independent directors, with complete operational independence from government, the regulator and any and all commercial interest. As was the ESO, NESO will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements and obligated to identify optimal solutions to system operations and planning in the most sustainable, affordable and secure way for all.

The time to deliver is now. As part of our team, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

More information

This role closes on 12/08/2025 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. 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.

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