Senior Energy Strategy Analyst - NESO

About the role

National Energy System Operator (NESO) is on a journey towards a sustainable and secure energy future. Together we build on this momentum, advancing the Electricity System Operator’s (ESO) plan for zero‑carbon operability of the electricity system by 2025.

Are you an analytical thinker with a passion for energy and a strategic mindset? Do you thrive in a dynamic, real‑time environment where your insights directly contribute to national security and efficiency?

Join our team as a Senior Energy Operations Strategy Analyst and play a pivotal role in shaping Great Britain’s cleaner, greener electricity system.

This is a critical and exciting opportunity to directly contribute to the security and efficiency of our national electricity supply. You will coordinate and optimise the energy strategy from two weeks ahead to day‑ahead, providing essential insight into system operational issues for the electricity control room in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.

You will deliver day‑ahead operational analysis with strict daily deadlines (typically by 4:00–5:00 PM each day), provide crucial data analysis and clear explanations to the Control Room team, and coordinate with European Transmission System Operators to analyse supply and demand margins.

• Model and forecast energy requirements by bringing together data on demand, wholesale prices, and interconnector movements to understand market behaviour.
• Work with teams across NESO to develop the strategy to manage power system risks and system plan coordination to maintain security of supply.
• Facilitate key decisions to optimise system operations.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of ongoing operability issues and opportunities.
• Engage in post‑event analyses to refine processes and communication.
• Serve in analytical and liaison roles during real‑time incidents.

What we do isn’t just important – it’s essential. That’s why we look to recruit experts in their field. In this case, we’re looking for someone who has:

• A degree in a relevant STEM field, or equivalent experience in the energy industry.
• A demonstrated interest in the energy sector, with a great appreciation for how price fluctuations influence demand and generation.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to manage operational timescales effectively.
• Comfortable with statistical modelling, data visualisation, and Excel, with an ability to turn complex data into clear insights.
• Expertise in programming languages (Python, SQL, R and VBA) would be an advantage.

A competitive salary between £60,000 – £70,000 pa – dependent on experience and capability, plus a weekend allowance of approximately £6,250 pa
.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on company performance, 26 days annual leave as standard and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.

You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well‑being and professional success. From flexible work arrangements to fitness and lifestyle offerings, ongoing skill development and a supportive community, we promote your work‑life balance and enable you to belong.

The creation of National Energy System Operator (NESO) is driven by an urgent need to unify and optimise our approach to energy. A more integrated and coordinated strategy is needed to meet the unprecedented challenges of climate change, ensuring secure energy supply and keeping costs manageable for consumers.

In autumn 2024, the ESO transitioned to National Energy System Operator, or NESO for short. NESO is the independent body responsible for planning Great Britain’s electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system. We are a public corporation with complete operational independence from government, the regulator and any commercial interest.

As part of our team, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain – you’ll be shaping how we use and consume energy for generations to come.

This role closes on 23rd February at 23:59
, so we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible. We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to help us build a workforce that represents the communities we serve.

We are committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, creating a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.