Title:  Senior Strategy Analyst

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 Government has commissioned NESO to create the first GB wide Strategic Spatial Energy Plan (SSEP) to help determine the most efficient locations for large new generation and storage infrastructure needed to support decarbonising the power system and achieving Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050. This is the first energy plan that will co-optimise across demand, generation and network to accelerate the drive towards decarbonisation. 

We are seeking a Senior Strategy Analyst for 12 months that will be a proactive and key member of the SSEP strategy team, with responsibility for ensuring the strategic design, development and execution of key elements of the SSEP overall plan including pathway appraisal and communication. In this team, you’ll be able to contribute directly to the delivery of strategic energy plans that contribute to the UK achieving net zero and appropriately consider the cost to consumers, the impact on the environment and society, and sets the direction for billions of pounds of investment in GB energy infrastructure.

As a Senior Strategy Analyst, you will work closely with your team, external partners, senior management and key stakeholders to identify and address key strategic challenges and opportunities that will impact NESO’s delivery of the SSEP. You will work within and support the growth of a high performing multi-disciplinary strategy team with both technical and strategic responsibilities and create understanding and cohesion across multiple areas.  

This role can be based from Wokingham, Warwick, 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. As a team we hold regular team days in Warwick where attendance is expected (generally once a week minimum), where possible these are arranged with consideration to personal commitments. 

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.  

The ESO, 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.

Key accountabilities

• Strategic Thinking - You will support and/or lead strategic initiatives and complex problem solving that develops solutions to the root causes of strategic problems within the SSEP. This could include leveraging tools like holistic thinking, design thinking and/or systems thinking to support co-creation, decisions and direction on key strategic questions and/or challenges.
• Strategic Content - You will support and/or lead on creating compelling, narrative-driven presentations/materials/content for use internally and/or targeted at the public, technical, Government and/or executive audiences in relation to the SSEP. This will include content writing and/or synthesis of input from subject matter experts. This will also include preparation, engagement and execution of governance and assurance requirements.
• Stakeholder Management & Engagement - You will develop trusted relationships with leaders and teams across the organisation which you will use to investigate, understand and define strategic areas of collaboration and alignment.
• Technical Coordination & Alignment - You will lead and/or support the development of key elements of the overall SSEP programme by working closely with other SSEP team leaders and external consultants. This will include, but not be limited to, the SSEP methodology, appraisal process, pathway report delivery and consultation. You will robustly manage consultant relationships to ensure development and deliverables are fit for purpose and to a high quality.
• NESO Strategic Energy Plan Alignment – You will support and/or lead activities to ensure internal strategic alignment within the Strategic Energy Planning directorate and more widely across NESO as/if required.
• Team Best Practice – You will support team growth and development by; sharing best practice, being a proactive senior role model within the team, supporting junior team members when required, work with initiative and enthusiasm, and represent the team in management meetings and within key stakeholder workshops as required.

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:

• Strategy: Keen interest and proven ability to think holistically about challenges and opportunities facing the organisation or energy sector, which you can distil into systematic frameworks that support critical decision-making.
• Commercial: You understand how businesses operate, how the strategy cycle drives an organisation, and how strategic initiatives enable proactive change.
• Problem Solving: Passionate and determined to problem solve in a dynamic and fast-paced project environment. You are able to identify the root causes for complex problems and be creative in developing solutions that provide value to the organisation.
• Communication: You are able to influence and inform at all levels of seniority within the organisation and externally, conveying concise and compelling oral, written and visual narratives.
• Stakeholders: Passionate and skilled in building and managing trusted relationships with key stakeholders, who will know they are able to come to you for support around strategy and problem solving.
• Organisation: You can plan and manage your own time effectively, ensuring you meet your commitments, can respond to urgent requirements, and are available to your stakeholders.
• Project Management: Knowledgeable in project management best practice, and clear ability to plan, delivery manage, risk manage, report and evaluate projects and/or strategic initiatives, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality.
• Leadership: Proven ability to effectively lead high quality pieces of work independently, in collaboration with others, and in line with company values to foster positive and product business outputs.

About what you'll get

A competitive salary between £61,000 - £72,000 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 information

This role closes on 25th August 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. Interviews will be held on 3rd and 4th September 2025.

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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