National Energy System Operator
Strategic Insights Senior Analyst
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Strategic Insights Senior Analyst
Senior Strategy and Insights Analyst – Whole Energy System Resilience
About the Role
The Whole Energy System Resilience (WESR) directorate strengthens whole-energy-system resilience by driving change—converting insights into coordinated, prioritised action that reduces risk and enhances capability across the system. WESR achieves this through:
- Analysis, assessments, and reviews
- Emergency exercises
- Plans that deliver measurable improvements
WESR operates through a structured cycle of improvement:
- Systematic learning about energy system risks and resilience
- Conducting prioritised assessments to identify key insights and advice
- Translating insights into actionable improvements
The directorate is expanding its strategic, system-wide capability, integrating insights across all teams to inform prioritised risks, workplans, and engagement strategies. Specialist teams remain focused on developing expertise in their areas.
This role offers flexibility:
- Remote / Hyrid working: Based from Wokingham, Warwick, Glasgow (options available).
- Part-time/full-time:open to applicants.
- Flexible working arrangements supported.
The Opportunity
You will develop and interpret strategic insights that connect trends, risks, and priorities across:
- WESR (Whole Energy System Resilience)
- NESO (National Energy System Operator)
- Wider energy system
This role supports the development of a real-time understanding of energy system resilience, consolidating evidence fron WESR’s work and external sources to identify critical priorities and impactful interventions.
Key Accountabilities
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Insight Synthesis:
- Gather and analyse energy system resilience risk assessment from WESR, NESO, Government, industry, and research partners.
- Draw connections across WESR’s specialist teams and markets for emerging themes, gaps in understanding, and actionable insights.
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Strategic Narrative Development:
- Contribute to a coherent resilience narrative linking insights from WESR, NESO, and the energy landscape.
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Trend & Risk Analysis:
- Monitor external developments, emerging risks, and trends to illuminate priorities for resilience and strategic planning.
- Apply systems thinking to assess interactions of:
- Technical
- Operational
- Policy
- External factors
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Impactful Communication:
- Support executive decision-making by producing analysis and recommendations.
- Collaborate with teams to translate technical findings into clear insights and practical recommendations.
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Frameworks & Measures:
- Develop techniques and indicators to improve energy system resilience understanding and measure WESR’s impact.
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Publishing the Insights:
- Produce high-quality analyses, summarised insights, and briefings to inform planning, prioritisation, engagement, and decision-making.
- Ensure high analytical standards, quality-assured, and continuous improvement through feedback mechanisms.
About You
We’re looking for a strategy, foresight, or risk expert with the following qualities:
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Analytical & Strategic Experience:
- Background in strategy, foresight, risk, resilience, systems planning, or policy.
- Skilled in synthesising complex information into clear conclusions.
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Analytical Rigour:
- Comfortable connecting diverse evidence sources to spot trends, interdependencies, and emerging issues.
- Strongened critical thinking to solve complex challenges.
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Communication:
- Expert at explaining complex topics through writing, presentations, and discussions.
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Collaboration:
- Willing to engage across disciplines and build supportive working relationships.
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Dedication to the Energy Sector:
- Motivated by UK energy resilience enhancement through evidence-led insights.
- Strong understanding of GB’s energy system (experience in engineering, energy, or policy areas preferred but willingness to develop expertise appreciated).
What You’ll Get
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Salary & Benefits
- Base Salary: Competitive package of £56,000 to £62,000 pa, dependent on experience and capability.
- Performance-Inspired Bonus tied to company performance.
Core Benefits
- Holiday Leave: 26 days per year.
- Pension: Employer doubles your matched contributions up to 12%.
- Savings Match: When you save between £20-£500/month via NESO’s Savings Plan, we match 50%.
Flexibility Plan
Choose from:
- Flexible Bank Holidays & Holiday Trading
- Extra Birthday Day Off
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- Discounts on Retail, Gym Membership
- Medical & Insurance Benefits (Private, Critical Illness & Personal Accident Cover)
About NESO
Our Purpose
At NESO (National Energy System Operator), we:
- Safeguard a sustainable energy future.
- Operate Britain’s fastest-decabonomising electricity network.
- Shape nitrogen-free electricity operations by 2030.
Our Transition
Once named ESO, we transitioned in 2024 into a independent, whole-system expert public corporation overseeing electricity, gas, and hydrogen.
Who We Are
- Institutional Independence from Government, Ofgem, and industry.
- Licensed & Regulated by Ofgem.
- A public-benefit focused, long-term vision, and transparency.
About Us
Core Values
- Cutting-edge leadership in decarbonisation.
- Mission-driven towards a cohesive and efficient energy future.
Join Aspiring Energy Innovators
We invite ambitious individuals to contribute to UK’s energy transition. Bridging industry and innovation, your skills could redefine energy resilience.
Diversity Policy
NESO champions inclusivity, valuing varied perspectives and talent. We are open for applicants who challenge the status quo.
- Late applications are welcome (closing date does not strictly apply, past the end date connectors should submit early).
Interviews: Week Commencing 3 August 2026
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