Senior Connections Strategy Lead - NESO
National Energy System Operator
Managing and optimizing the energy system for a reliable and sustainable future.
Strategic lead for distribution connections, driving reform and Clean Power 2030 implementation.
13 days ago ago
£65,000 - £70,000
Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Warwick, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
100 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Management
Consulting
Engineering
Project Management
Renewable Energy Solutions
Electrical Services
System Integration
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Electricity
Gas
Net Zero
Infrastructure
System Planning
System Security
Restoration Services
Role
Description
transmission interface
issue resolution
gap analysis
strategic planning
stakeholder coordination
clean power
- As a Connections Senior Strategy Lead you will help implement connections reform and Clean Power 2030 from a distribution perspective.
- Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, while you lead on planning, coordinating and implementing these tactical changes.
- Develop the transmission/distribution interface to ensure it delivers the required improvements, identifying and resolving any issues that come up.
- Identify future gaps, identify the actions needed to resolve, develop and manage the plans, deliver papers and briefing notes for senior decision-makers.
Requirements
electricity system
commercial contracts
change management
problem solving
stakeholder relations
analysis
- Experience in a complex customer focussed environment, preferable within regulated business, which include management of commercial contracts, change management, dispute resolution.
- Experience motivating, leading, and / or establishing business l process improvements in a fast-paced, forward-thinking innovative environment whilst ensuring the best use of available talent and capacity.
- Knowledge of the GB electricity system
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximise your potential along your career journey.
- Generous Total Rewards Plan – comprising of health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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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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