National Energy System Operator
Connections Data Strategy Lead
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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 future.
Due to continuous growth, we are looking for a Data Strategy Lead to join us.
The Connections Data Strategy Lead will support the Connections strategy team in creating long term business data strategy, driving high level policy, support cross functional implementation of policy and support teams in adapting to the change.
The role will focus on defining company data strategy, supporting Governance Leads in policy implantation and data governance. Working closely with senior leadership, data, policy and operational teams, the post holder will help shape and maintain process changes, produce regular management of new strategy improvements. This role is based in Warwick where we offer hybrid working from office and home.
Key Accountabilities
- This role is something that you will help shape as we better understand what the future connection process will look like and how we can best contribute to supporting that ambition. You will be curious and able to join up the dots, a self-starter, understand the connections impact, have good stakeholders skills and able to think strategically.
- As a Connections Senior Strategy Lead, you will help implement connections reform and Clean Power 2030 from a data strategy and governance perspective.
- Develop a data strategy and governance for the transmission/distribution interface to ensure it delivers the required improvements, identifying and resolving any issues that come up.
- Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, while you lead on planning, coordinating and implementing these strategic changes.
- Identify future gaps, identify the actions needed to resolve, develop and manage the plans, deliver papers and briefing notes for senior decision-makers.
- Define and execute overarching Company Data strategies to drive long-term Connections team.
- Understand complex connections data integration to deliver actionable governance process.
- Lead cross-functional teams to translate high-level strategies into measurable execution plans.
- Monitor industry changes and emerging risks to proactively recommend connection process changes.
- Present strategic frameworks and performance updates directly to executive leadership and stakeholders.
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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.
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:
- Ability to analyse, and present complex issues and understand the impact on the connections process, the electricity system and the industry with a strong record of communicating these to internal senior management.
- Experience motivating, leading, and / or establishing business process improvements in a fast-paced, forward-thinking innovative environment whilst ensuring the best use of available talent and capacity.
- Experience in a complex customer focused environment, preferable within regulated business, which include management of commercial contracts, change management, dispute resolution.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to communicate information in a way non-experts can understand.
- Proven ability to build high quality relationships both internally and externally and using those to achieve the required outcomes.
- Proactive and positive can-do attitude and growth mindset with an ability to solve problems, manage uncertainty, identifying/resolving issues as they come up.
Desired
- Knowledge of the GB energy sector, electricity connections lifecycle, Connections Reform, queue management, regulatory reporting or customer case management.
- Experience producing insight for senior governance forums, regulatory submissions, external stakeholder reporting or operational performance reviews.
What You'll Get
- A competitive salary of £56,000 - £68,000 dependent on experience and capability
- 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:
- Flexible Bank Holidays & Holiday Trading
- Additional Birthday Day Off
- Cycle to Work Scheme, Retail & Gym Discounts
- Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & Personal Accident Insurance
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About Us
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
More Information
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 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. If this role sparks your interest but you're not sure you tick every box, we still want to hear from you.
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