Horizon Scanning Manager at National Energy System Operator in Warwick, England, United Kingdom | GBP60,000-78,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

horizon scanning

tool expansion

insight delivery

team management

strategic workshops

trend monitoring

Lead and develop NESO’s horizon scanning function, providing credible, future-focused intelligence that informs strategic decision-making.
Develop and embed best-practice approaches and channels for horizon scanning, ensuring information is coordinated, accessible, and consistently used across NESO.
Expand the use of tools, technologies, and repositories to deliver high-quality, timely insight and anticipate system-wide change.
Provide line management, coaching, and strategic direction to analysts, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment.
Effective task and line management, supporting the growth and development of high-performing teams.
Support the embedding of horizon scanning into NESO’s corporate frameworks, working with business performance, enterprise risk, and strategy teams to shape how futures, indicators, trends and signposts are incorporated.
Design horizon scanning inputs into strategy workshops, ensuring senior leaders are equipped with forward looking intelligence that tests assumptions and informs strategic prioritisation.
Maintain awareness of emerging trends, innovations, disruptions, and regulatory or political developments across the whole energy system.

Requirements

leadership

strategic

energy sector

horizon scanning

senior communication

degree

Experienced in leading teams in future-focused environments
Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate and interpret emerging challenges and opportunities.
Experience working in the energy sector, with an understanding of industry structures, regulatory frameworks, and long-term strategic challenges.
Proven experience in horizon scanning, strategic intelligence, or market research roles, with a track record of shaping organisational awareness of future risks and opportunities.
Recognised for your ability to synthesise complex information and form strategic viewpoints that support senior-level decision-making.
Excellent written and verbal communicator, capable of connecting the dots across complex themes for senior audiences. Skilled at creating order out of complexity.
Strong visual judgement with a keen eye for how information is presented, producing materials that are accurate, intuitive and easy to engage with.
Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Founded with a mission to ensure the energy system operates efficiently and reliably.
Specializes in managing the balance between energy supply and demand across a wide network.
Focuses on integrating renewable energy sources like wind and solar into the grid.
Has played a pivotal role in modernizing infrastructure to meet growing energy needs.
Committed to providing secure energy services while minimizing environmental impacts.
Works closely with stakeholders in the energy, transport, and utilities sectors.
Supports government and private sector projects with a focus on energy sustainability.
Has successfully managed several large-scale projects to upgrade energy transmission systems.
A leader in adapting energy infrastructure to accommodate the future needs of smart grids.

Culture + Values

Clean Power
Decarbonised Energy
Consumer Value
Customer Centricity
Digital Mindset
People Value
"We will show up openly and consistently, ensuring our actions and decisions are seen as informed, considered and balanced."
"We are committed to being inclusive and nurturing talent from all backgrounds, creating a deep sense of belonging across the organisation."

Environment + Sustainability

50% Renewable

Electricity from renewables

In 2024, half of Great Britain's electricity was generated from renewable sources.

UK Coal Phaseout

First G7 country coal-free

The UK became the first G7 country to completely phase out coal power in 2024.

Net Zero – enabling the government to deliver on its legally binding emissions targets.
Conducting Strategic Environmental Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessment and Marine Conservation Zone Assessment for future network plans (ongoing over next 12 months).
Pathway to 2030 and Beyond 2030 holistically coordinates offshore electricity generation network planning.
Developing Clean Power 2030 pathways, balancing services reform, zero carbon operation and connections reform under the Clean Power priority.
Strategic Planning includes safeguarding the environment while ensuring system resilience and consumer benefits in regional and whole-system energy plans.

Inclusion & Diversity

Member of Inclusive Employers to embed inclusive practices and provide resources, expert advice and events.
Partnered with Disability Confident to improve recruitment, retention and development for colleagues with disabilities.
We believe our people perform at their best when they can be their true selves… only by embracing diversity, and being a truly inclusive organisation, can we accelerate the delivery of a zero‑carbon energy system.
Explicit commitment to fair representation of all demographics among employees.

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Role

Description

horizon scanning

tool expansion

insight delivery

team management

strategic workshops

trend monitoring

Lead and develop NESO’s horizon scanning function, providing credible, future-focused intelligence that informs strategic decision-making.
Develop and embed best-practice approaches and channels for horizon scanning, ensuring information is coordinated, accessible, and consistently used across NESO.
Expand the use of tools, technologies, and repositories to deliver high-quality, timely insight and anticipate system-wide change.
Provide line management, coaching, and strategic direction to analysts, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment.
Effective task and line management, supporting the growth and development of high-performing teams.
Support the embedding of horizon scanning into NESO’s corporate frameworks, working with business performance, enterprise risk, and strategy teams to shape how futures, indicators, trends and signposts are incorporated.
Design horizon scanning inputs into strategy workshops, ensuring senior leaders are equipped with forward looking intelligence that tests assumptions and informs strategic prioritisation.
Maintain awareness of emerging trends, innovations, disruptions, and regulatory or political developments across the whole energy system.

Requirements

leadership

strategic

energy sector

horizon scanning

senior communication

degree

Experienced in leading teams in future-focused environments
Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate and interpret emerging challenges and opportunities.
Experience working in the energy sector, with an understanding of industry structures, regulatory frameworks, and long-term strategic challenges.
Proven experience in horizon scanning, strategic intelligence, or market research roles, with a track record of shaping organisational awareness of future risks and opportunities.
Recognised for your ability to synthesise complex information and form strategic viewpoints that support senior-level decision-making.
Excellent written and verbal communicator, capable of connecting the dots across complex themes for senior audiences. Skilled at creating order out of complexity.
Strong visual judgement with a keen eye for how information is presented, producing materials that are accurate, intuitive and easy to engage with.
Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded with a mission to ensure the energy system operates efficiently and reliably.
Specializes in managing the balance between energy supply and demand across a wide network.
Focuses on integrating renewable energy sources like wind and solar into the grid.
Has played a pivotal role in modernizing infrastructure to meet growing energy needs.
Committed to providing secure energy services while minimizing environmental impacts.
Works closely with stakeholders in the energy, transport, and utilities sectors.
Supports government and private sector projects with a focus on energy sustainability.
Has successfully managed several large-scale projects to upgrade energy transmission systems.
A leader in adapting energy infrastructure to accommodate the future needs of smart grids.

Culture + Values

Clean Power
Decarbonised Energy
Consumer Value
Customer Centricity
Digital Mindset
People Value
"We will show up openly and consistently, ensuring our actions and decisions are seen as informed, considered and balanced."
"We are committed to being inclusive and nurturing talent from all backgrounds, creating a deep sense of belonging across the organisation."

Environment + Sustainability

50% Renewable

Electricity from renewables

In 2024, half of Great Britain's electricity was generated from renewable sources.

UK Coal Phaseout

First G7 country coal-free

The UK became the first G7 country to completely phase out coal power in 2024.

Net Zero – enabling the government to deliver on its legally binding emissions targets.
Conducting Strategic Environmental Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessment and Marine Conservation Zone Assessment for future network plans (ongoing over next 12 months).
Pathway to 2030 and Beyond 2030 holistically coordinates offshore electricity generation network planning.
Developing Clean Power 2030 pathways, balancing services reform, zero carbon operation and connections reform under the Clean Power priority.
Strategic Planning includes safeguarding the environment while ensuring system resilience and consumer benefits in regional and whole-system energy plans.

Inclusion & Diversity

Member of Inclusive Employers to embed inclusive practices and provide resources, expert advice and events.
Partnered with Disability Confident to improve recruitment, retention and development for colleagues with disabilities.
We believe our people perform at their best when they can be their true selves… only by embracing diversity, and being a truly inclusive organisation, can we accelerate the delivery of a zero‑carbon energy system.
Explicit commitment to fair representation of all demographics among employees.

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