People Consultant - NESO
National Energy System Operator
HR generalist driving people strategy, engagement & OD projects at NESO.
5d ago
£45,000 - £50,000
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
recruitment
data analysis
project management
workforce planning
training design
employee engagement
- Partnering with the People Operations team to ensure the effective delivery of People services, including recruitment, onboarding, and employee lifecycle management.
- Interpreting people data to identify root causes of issues and provide actionable insights that inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
- Collaborating with the People team to develop and implement People strategies that support organisational objectives.
- Fostering a positive workplace culture by promoting employee engagement initiatives, diversity and inclusion efforts, and recognition programmes.
- Building workforce agility and flexibility by identifying development needs and supporting the design, implementation, and delivery of training and OD initiatives.
- Managing the delivery of People and OD projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with business needs.
- Supporting line managers and partner with Centres of Expertise (CoEs) to influence the development and implementation of key people strategies.
- Sourcing and applying external market insights to inform people practices and enhance organisational effectiveness.
- Using external market insights to inform workforce planning and drive employee engagement initiatives.
What you bring
business partnering
workforce planning
organisational design
analytical acumen
strategic influence
relationship builder
- Extensive experience partnering with business leaders to shape and deliver people strategies that drive organisational performance, support transformation, and enhance the employee experience.
- Experienced in workforce planning and organisational design, leveraging external market insights and internal trends to anticipate future needs and optimise talent deployment.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on delivery to meet business needs.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and support leaders, using insight, challenge, and collaboration to shape people strategies that drive business performance.
- Strong analytical and commercial acumen, with the ability to interpret complex People and workforce data, identify root causes, and translate insights into impactful, evidence-based actions.
- A confident communicator and relationship builder, able to engage, coach, and influence stakeholders at all levels with credibility and empathy.
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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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