National Energy System Operator
Strategic Demand Workstream Manager
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About the Role
This is an 18 months secondment/FTC
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.
NESO sits at the centre of the UK energy system and is working closely with Government and Ofgem to respond to rapidly increasing and increasingly complex electricity demand.
This includes shaping how demand is assessed, planned for and connected to the electricity system in a way that supports system operability, consumer value and wider government objectives.
NESO is delivering this through three tightly-linked workstreams:
- Curate – Understanding, shaping and managing incoming demand applications and the connections queue
- Plan – Supporting the government in developing credible, coordinated system plans
- Connect – Enabling faster, more certain and more efficient connections delivery
We are looking for 3 Strategic Demand Workstream Managers; one to be responsible for the Curate workstream, one to be responsible for Plan workstream and one to be responsible for Connect workstream.
Each of these workstreams requires strong leadership to operate in a highly ambiguous, fast-moving environment where policy, regulation, commercial incentives and physical network realities intersect.
The managers will provide leadership for their relevant workstream with accountability for setting direction, driving delivery and landing practical solutions at pace.
This role can be based from Wokingham, Warwick or 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.
Key Accountabilities
As a Workstream Manager, you will:
- Set strategic direction and drive delivery for your workstream, owning outcomes rather than process and maintaining momentum in a complex policy and delivery environment.
- Rapidly diagnose and resolve complex problems, cutting through ambiguity and bringing together technical, commercial and policy perspectives to land workable solutions.
- Translate energy policy into operational reality, shaping mechanisms that are credible for industry and deliverable for the electricity system.
- Balance competing objectives, including system operability, delivery speed, fairness, consumer outcomes and government priorities.
- Lead a virtual, multi-disciplinary team, drawing on expertise from across NESO, Ofgem, government departments and industry, and working closely with the programme manager and PMO.
- Build strong senior stakeholder relationships across Government, Ofgem and industry, operating confidently in high-profile, high-scrutiny environments.
- Provide clear advice and recommendations to senior NESO leadership, ensuring decisions are well-evidenced and clearly framed.
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About You
We are looking for capable commercial and technical leaders who:
- Have a strong understanding of UK energy policy and electricity networks, and how policy, regulation and delivery interact in practice.
- Bring sound commercial judgement, with the ability to understand incentives, trade-offs and system-wide impacts.
- Are curious, analytically strong and outcome-focused, with the confidence to challenge established approaches.
- Can step into complex, ambiguous environments and quickly take control, building credibility with senior stakeholders and delivery teams alike.
- Are comfortable leading through influence rather than hierarchy, working across organisational and institutional boundaries.
What You'll Get
A competitive salary of £70,000 - £80,000 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%.
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
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.
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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
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.
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'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. If this role sparks your interest but you're not sure you tick every box, we still want to hear from you. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds.
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