Lead Data Steward - NESO at National Energy System Operator in Warwick, England, United Kingdom | GBP48,000-72,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

data governance

metadata management

governance tooling

stakeholder engagement

data quality

data training

Organise and lead sessions with stakeholders to identify and mitigate data risks and upcoming challenges.
Represent Data, Digital & Technology (DD&T) directorate at internal and external events to confidently build and manage network of stakeholders.
Assist with data troubleshooting and signposting within the data governance and quality space.
Develop and undertake the working practices and procedures to proactively manage Data Governance workflows that involve a centralised assessment or triage.
Provide ongoing input into the development of data governance practices and tooling to ensure they are fit for purpose for the business to operate. Work with the policy makers, IT, and delivery teams to deliver the solution.
Assist on the capture, curation, and consumption of metadata for data assets within NESO.
Manage and understand the data within a directorate working across business teams to drive data governance practices throughout the end-to-end data journey, identifying continuous improvement activities and monitoring progress.
Proactively build and manage a network of stakeholders within the organisation.
Working together in a central team, act as a key contact to provide advice, guidance and training to the business on all our data management policies, controls, and tooling.
Proactively engage with projects and stakeholders in directorates to understand their key business processes and the flow of data, to identify critical data and how it is used in NESO, as well as provide advice about data best practices in projects and processes.
Proactively engage with data owners to be their data partner to ensure compliance around data management, governance, cataloguing, monitoring, sharing, and improving the quality of their data.

Requirements

stakeholder management

ambiguity

communication

adaptability

problem solving

data governance

Has experience in senior stakeholder management, demonstrating authority and adaptability.
Demonstrates ability to deal with ambiguity at work.
Can communicate well with excellent interpersonal skills.
Shows the ability to adapt and re-prioritise, work independently, show initiative, and problem solve in a timely manner.
Demonstrates solid experience of driving outcomes working with cross-functional teams and various stakeholders, including data management, analytics, design/user experience, and user enablement.
Has knowledge of data governance practices and its importance in energy industry.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

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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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Role

Description

data governance

metadata management

governance tooling

stakeholder engagement

data quality

data training

Organise and lead sessions with stakeholders to identify and mitigate data risks and upcoming challenges.
Represent Data, Digital & Technology (DD&T) directorate at internal and external events to confidently build and manage network of stakeholders.
Assist with data troubleshooting and signposting within the data governance and quality space.
Develop and undertake the working practices and procedures to proactively manage Data Governance workflows that involve a centralised assessment or triage.
Provide ongoing input into the development of data governance practices and tooling to ensure they are fit for purpose for the business to operate. Work with the policy makers, IT, and delivery teams to deliver the solution.
Assist on the capture, curation, and consumption of metadata for data assets within NESO.
Manage and understand the data within a directorate working across business teams to drive data governance practices throughout the end-to-end data journey, identifying continuous improvement activities and monitoring progress.
Proactively build and manage a network of stakeholders within the organisation.
Working together in a central team, act as a key contact to provide advice, guidance and training to the business on all our data management policies, controls, and tooling.
Proactively engage with projects and stakeholders in directorates to understand their key business processes and the flow of data, to identify critical data and how it is used in NESO, as well as provide advice about data best practices in projects and processes.
Proactively engage with data owners to be their data partner to ensure compliance around data management, governance, cataloguing, monitoring, sharing, and improving the quality of their data.

Requirements

stakeholder management

ambiguity

communication

adaptability

problem solving

data governance

Has experience in senior stakeholder management, demonstrating authority and adaptability.
Demonstrates ability to deal with ambiguity at work.
Can communicate well with excellent interpersonal skills.
Shows the ability to adapt and re-prioritise, work independently, show initiative, and problem solve in a timely manner.
Demonstrates solid experience of driving outcomes working with cross-functional teams and various stakeholders, including data management, analytics, design/user experience, and user enablement.
Has knowledge of data governance practices and its importance in energy industry.

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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