Stakeholder Engagement Lead - NESO
National Energy System Operator
Lead stakeholder engagement and communications for NESO innovation projects.
6 days ago ago
£46,000 - £57,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Sindlesham, 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
What you would be doing
stakeholder engagement
consultation response
communications
strategy delivery
industry collaboration
policy engagement
- Proactively identify and lead improvements to the team’s stakeholder engagement approach, building on feedback and best practice.
- Responding to consultations and engaging stakeholders on research and development related policy and regulation.
- Support with the development of external stakeholder engagement communications, ensuring they are appropriate to the audience, have been reviewed by the necessary internal and external stakeholders, and meet brand requirements.
- Oversee development and delivery of a stakeholder strategy and communications plan, while maintaining a record of all activity.
- Work collaboratively across the energy industry, regulators and government to promote positive working relationships that will increase engagement and support of National Energy System Operator Innovation projects.
What you bring
event management
copywriting
stakeholder engagement
campaign management
collaboration
detail‑oriented
- Experience of managing large events, speaking opportunities and briefings.
- An eye for detail and experience of drafting copy and documentation in line with brand guidelines.
- The ability to communicate clearly to a range of audiences, written and verbally.
- Experience of engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders, ideally within the energy industry, government or regulators.
- Experience of planning, delivering, and evaluating communications campaigns.
- The ability to work collaboratively with internal media, regulation, technical and policy colleagues in a matrix to deliver communications and engagement.
- The ability to understand and implement changes that will improve stakeholder engagement.
- 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.
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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.
- 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."
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.
- 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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