National Energy System Operator
Team Administrator - Transformation & Major Projects

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About The Role
The Director of Transformation and Major Projects is looking for a Team Administrator as a permanent position.
The Team Administrator will report to the Director of Transformation and Major Projects, working closely with the senior leadership team.
The Team Administrator role will involve various coordination, administration, communication, and reporting activities to enhance the effective and efficient operation of the broader function.
These roles can be based from Wokingham or Warwick. 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
- Providing support to the Director of Transformation and Major Projects and their Senior Leadership Team via a range of activities including;
- Providing diary support for the Director, including setting up meetings/travel/booking accommodation and international trips
- Coordinating training, including e-learning courses and Continuing Professional Development training, across the function, ensuring that all team members have completed their training on time
- Managing the logging of queries and coordinating with the relevant individuals/teams to ensure effective resolution and the meeting of key performance indicators
- Coordinating and project managing events and ad-hoc projects within the team as requested, including functional off-site events
- Building good relationships across all teams to facilitate cross-team working and collaboration
- Building good relationships with external stakeholders
- Undertaking other ad-hoc support with issues/queries/projects from within the team or from business and external stakeholders from time to time as required
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:
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- Experience of liaising with senior members of staff both internally and externally
- Experience in collating, analysing, and reporting on data
- Strong organization, coordination, and administrative skills
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills
And for someone who is proficient in working with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
What You'll Get
A competitive salary of £42,232.00 dependent on experience and capability. As well as your base salary, NESO's core benefits are the essential perks and advantages that form part of your employee package.
- You will receive a 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.
Benefits
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 thinking, and public value.
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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 the 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.
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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