Title:  Project and Strategic Partnership Lead - NESO

About the role

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 National Energy System Operator (NESO) is seeking a Project and Strategic Partnership Lead  to join their expanding Engineering Services team. The team collaborates with the business and our Managed Service Provider (MSP) to address both short-term and long-term resourcing needs for projects and operations, aiming to exceed stakeholder expectations and deliver exceptional value for money.

The role requires strong strategic thinking, seamless coordination, and excellent relationship management skills.

This role is based in Warwick with occasional travel to 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

• Supporting with the strategic development and execution of engagement plans to build and sustain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across NESO, ensuring comprehensive understanding of their needs and priorities.
• Managing projects, ensuring they are delivered within agreed timelines, leveraging strategic planning and resource management to meet or exceed deadlines.
• Leading the development and presentation of comprehensive business cases, ensuring that all potential opportunities are evaluated thoroughly with a clear articulation of the benefits and drawbacks of each option.
• Providing strategic guidance in use of the Service, considering factors such as cost, efficiency, and alignment with organisational goals.
• Supporting the Engineering Services Manager to manage the contract with the Managed Service Provider (MSP), ensuring high quality delivery against contract specifications, that appropriate Service Level Agreements are met, and that the contract remains effective and value for money.
• Developing and maintaining strong, influential relationships with MSP leadership, particularly with teams based in India, to drive strategic alignment and operational excellence.
• Overseeing the management of invoicing and purchase orders, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with contract terms, while streamlining processes for greater efficiency.
• Championing a culture of continuous improvement of outsourced processes through regular reviews, comprehensive feedback mechanisms, and rigorous performance tracking.
• Leading the strategic planning and execution of process transitions to the MSP offshore, ensuring alignment with NESO objectives and using the Engineering Services established methodology.
• Assuming full accountability for value realisation, ensuring that project outcomes meet strategic goals and deliver measurable benefits to NESO.
• Identifying, assessing, and managing all risks, issues, and dependencies related to the transition projects, developing robust mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Leading the proactive identification and assessment of process risks and governance issues, ensuring that potential challenges are recognised early and addressed effectively.

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:

• Passionate about delivering value for our stakeholders
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills
• Proven Relationship Management experience handling multiple parties
• Solid experience of managing projects, governance and contract management
• Strong communicator with excellent writing skills. 
  

About what you'll get

A competitive salary between £60,000 - £65,000pa – 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%.

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 22/08/2025 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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