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About the role National Energy System Operator (NESO) recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals, and we encourage you to join us as Great Britain’s energy system undergoes an ambitious, exciting, and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. NESO are looking for a Product Owner to join our Connections Product team. As a Product Owner, you will be supporting the delivery of digital products and customer journeys. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, business analysts, and wider customer connection teams, to translate complex requirements into intuitive and accessible user interfaces. This role is vital in driving our mission to deliver a more efficient, transparent, and customer-focused connections process. This role can is based from our Warwick office, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home. We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements. About Us National Energy System Operator’s (NESO) mission is to facilitate the decarbonisation of Great Britain’s energy network and ensure the delivery of reliable, affordable, and clean electricity for consumers. We work with stakeholders across the whole energy industry to plan for future network needs, using a wider adoption of technology and changes in consumer behaviour, as well as ensuring we have the right markets, networks, and frameworks in place, to transform the way we operate tomorrow. Join us, and let’s energise progress. energy, our future, together. About The National Energy System Operator (NESO) In Autumn of 2024, the ESO transitioned to National Energy System Operator, or NESO for short. Previously denoted as the Future System Operator (or FSO), the new National Energy System Operator is the independent body responsible for planning Great Britain’s electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system. The ESO, including all of its existing roles, are now at the heart of the new National Energy System Operator. As NESO, we will build on our existing roles, capabilities, and ways of working significantly to create an organisation the energy system and its users’ need. Our new capabilities will enable us to look across vectors, including electricity, natural gas and hydrogen, and crucially consider the trade-offs between them. The organisation is set up as a public corporation with its own Board of independent directors, with complete operational independence from government, the regulator and any and all commercial interest. As was the ESO, NESO will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements and obligated to identify optimal solutions to system operations and planning in the most sustainable, affordable and secure way for all. Key Accountabilities • Establish and manage relationships with key internal and external customers/stakeholders, to:, • Truly understand customer and regulatory needs., • Bring our customers along the journey when delivering Connections initiatives., • Reflect and adapt to ensure we remain in tune with our customers/stakeholders., • Work within the Connections Product team and wider agile teams to support the Product Roadmap by helping to define and document features and user stories., • Contribute to prioritisation discussions by using customer feedback and data, • Support the Senior Product Owners on areas they are leading on, creating user stories and helping to clarify decisions ready for development, • Support the team with user acceptance testing and sign off our releases., • Identifying and supporting training plans with the change team., • Participate in agile ceremonies such as refinements, sprint planning and retrospectives, occasionally facilitating where required We’re forging the path, and we know we can’t do it alone. That’s why we need visionary minds like yours to join us on this transformative journey. In this case, we’re looking for someone who: Knowledge • Understanding of agile delivery practices. E.g. stand-ups, refinements, process mapping, • A passion for improving the customer experience. Experience of customer journey mapping would be useful although not essential, • Knowledge of the energy system or connections would be a benefit but not essential Experience • Experience working as a Product Owner, Business Analyst or a similar change or delivery focused role for at least 1 year, • Managing competing priorities and translating complex policy/regulatory aims into deliverable product outcomes, • Experience in complex regulated environments would be beneficial but is not essential. Skills • Able to clearly document and communicate requirements to both technical and non-technical audiences, • Strong collaboration and communication skills, with confidence working across different teams. Research shows that some people may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. At NESO, we believe potential comes in many forms and we’re committed to a fair, inclusive recruitment process where everyone can show their talents. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds to build a workforce that feels valued and respected and represents the communities we serve. What You'll Get A competitive salary between £43,000 - £48,000pa – dependent on experience and capability. 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%. As we work towards creating a cleaner, greener, and more affordable future for all, we also work towards creating a place for our teammates to belong, with professional and personal growth and positive well-being. • Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximise your potential along your career journey., • A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table., • Generous Total Rewards Plan – comprising of health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits. More Information This role closes on 23rd December 2025 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. Interviews will be held in January 2026. We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. ___, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

About the role The National Energy System Operator (NESO) is taking on the exciting new role of being the Regional Energy Strategic Planner. We will be responsible for developing Regional Energy Strategic Plans (RESPs) for 11 regions across Great Britain, empowered through recent Ofgem decisions and an ongoing consultation. The West Midlands RESP will need to reflect regional characteristics, driving whole energy considerations across all energy vectors. Think renewables, heat decarbonisation, hydrogen, energy networks, transport and flexibility! And how each region’s needs differ yet come together in forming the Great British energy plan. To achieve this, we need a West Midlands based team – to work alongside our other regional and central teams in forming the hub and spokes needed for energy planning to benefit from and reflect local inputs. Developing the West Midlands RESP will require us to work with organisations at a local level (‘local actors’) including local government and gas and electricity networks, to improve understanding of the infrastructure needed in different parts of the country and attract investment for projects. Stakeholder engagement will be key to unlocking the benefits of integrated regional energy planning. The purpose of this job is to ensure engagement with local actors and other regional and central NESO teams is coordinated. This is the first time we will have a regional presence. Alongside your regional manager, you will be amongst the first to establish and coordinate energy planning work within your region. Regional teams will continue growing in 2025. Having an understanding and lived experience of West Midlands will be key. Our focus in the immediate term is to build trust with our stakeholders, establish our process and methodology, and grow our capability in whole energy systems to best support local actors and industry stakeholders in developing credible plans to support net zero. Climate change is the challenge of a generation, and the time to act is now. Join us and you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain – you will be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come. This role is based from Warwick / Homebased and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home. We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements. Key Accountabilities As the West Midlands Energy Strategic Planning Coordinator you will be responsible for coordinating the development and delivery of your region’s engagement strategy. You will be supported both by your regional team, the central stakeholder engagement team and wider ESO. You will work closely with them to: • Coordinate engagement with stakeholders within the region and NESO colleagues including in central hub and other regional teams; as well as with Strategic Energy Planning teams, Corporate Affairs, Future Energy Scenarios and others, • Ensure regional stakeholders and their views are captured in both NESO’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and the drafting of your regional RESP engagement materials, • Ensure your region has an up-to-date plan for engagement and communication activities, • Design and support workshops and engagement activity with the Regional Strategic Board, working groups and other regional stakeholders to progress the RESP, • Draft clear, concise, short reports and slide packs relating to stakeholder engagement in progressing the RESP. Ensure that the key messages are relevant, clear, and pitched appropriately for the audience., • Ensure your region’s engagement planning and delivery is coordinated with other regional and central RESP teams, • Have a good understanding of NESO and our regional energy planning function when engaging local actors About You To coordinate stakeholder engagement activities within your region you will need: • Coordination and planning skills to ensure that deadlines are met, governance is adhered to, stakeholders are effectively engaged and high quality process and outputs are achieved, • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, • Experience of communicating with, and influencing, internal and external stakeholders at a range of levels, • Experience of working with or within large, complex organisations – ideally in your region, and in or with the energy and/or local government sectors, • Experience of using customer relationship management tools and databases to record activities, and identify insights and actions, • Strong organisational and administration skills with a proactive approach to flexibility and engaging others, • An inquisitive mind with the ability to join the dots and a willingness to learn about new areas of work About What You’ll Get A competitive salary between £40,000 – 44,000 – dependent on experience and capability. 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 a competitive salary to flexible work arrangements, we promote your work-life balance. Enjoy fit for purpose wellbeing and lifestyle offerings, ongoing skill development aligned to our Purpose and Values, and be part of a supportive community that values your individuality and where you can belong. About Us At National Energy System Operator (NESO), we’re aiming to operate a zero-carbon electricity system for Great Britain by 2030 when there is sufficient renewable generation. This means change is needed across the whole system to transition away from fossil fuels and deliver clean, and affordable energy for everyone across the country. Join a journey that matters. Your energy, our future, together. About The National Energy System Operator (NESO) In Autumn of 2024, the ESO transitioned to National Energy System Operator, or NESO for short. Previously denoted as the Future System Operator (or FSO), the new National Energy System Operator is the independent body responsible for planning Great Britain’s electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system. The ESO, including all of its existing roles, are now at the heart of the new National Energy System Operator. As NESO, we will build on our existing roles, capabilities, and ways of working significantly to create an organisation the energy system and its users’ need. Our new capabilities will enable us to look across vectors, including electricity, natural gas and hydrogen, and crucially consider the trade-offs between them. The organisation is set up as a public corporation with its own Board of independent directors, with complete operational independence from government, the regulator and any and all commercial interest. As was the ESO, NESO will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements and obligated to identify optimal solutions to system operations and planning in the most sustainable, affordable and secure way for all. The time to deliver is now. As part of our team, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come. More information This role closes on 11/01/2026 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. ___, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

About the role National Energy System Operator (NESO) recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals, and we encourage you to join us as Great Britain’s energy system undergoes an ambitious, exciting, and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. The GB Connections process is undergoing significant transformation to enable the government’s Clean Power by 2030 target. In December 2024, NESO published policy proposals that would revolutionise how customers connect to the grid. The Policy & Change team is responsible for turning the new design into operational reality. Sitting between Strategy, Change Delivery, Operational Teams and IT, we translate policy and strategic frameworks into robust processes that can be easily understood and used by our customers and operational colleagues. We work with Networks partners (Transmission & Distribution) and ensure NESO’s customers are engaged throughout the process. As a Connections Senior Policy & Change Lead, you’ll be based within the Transmission Policy Change team within the Connections Directorate that manages the connection of generation and demand to GB’s high voltage electricity network. You’ll therefore be at the forefront of accelerating the energy transition to net zero. This role can be based from Wokingham, Warwick or Glasgow, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home. We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements. About Us National Energy System Operator’s (NESO) mission is to facilitate the decarbonisation of Great Britain’s energy network and ensure the delivery of reliable, affordable, and clean electricity for consumers. We work with stakeholders across the whole energy industry to plan for future network needs, using a wider adoption of technology and changes in consumer behaviour, as well as ensuring we have the right markets, networks, and frameworks in place, to transform the way we operate tomorrow. Join us, and let’s energise progress. energy, our future, together. About The National Energy System Operator (NESO) In Autumn of 2024, the ESO transitioned to National Energy System Operator, or NESO for short. Previously denoted as the Future System Operator (or FSO), the new National Energy System Operator is the independent body responsible for planning Great Britain’s electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system. The ESO, including all of its existing roles, are now at the heart of the new National Energy System Operator. As NESO, we will build on our existing roles, capabilities, and ways of working significantly to create an organisation the energy system and its users’ need. Our new capabilities will enable us to look across vectors, including electricity, natural gas and hydrogen, and crucially consider the trade-offs between them. The organisation is set up as a public corporation with its own Board of independent directors, with complete operational independence from government, the regulator and any and all commercial interest. As was the ESO, NESO will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements and obligated to identify optimal solutions to system operations and planning in the most sustainable, affordable and secure way for all. Key Accountabilities • As a Connections Senior Policy & Change Lead you will identify and develop the tactical policy changes needed to facilitate Connections Reform and CP30., • You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders. You will lead on planning, coordinating and implementing these tactical changes., • You will lead and embed the the agreed principles to carry out readiness checks, land rights and planning status checks as set out the the Gate 2 criteria of the Connections Design Methodology., • You will collaborate across the program with a wide and diverse team to deliver the reform agenda and embed continuous improvement., • You will train, support and facilitate learning across the policy team to embed best practice in delivering readiness checks., • As required, you will draft internal materials such as SOPs, guidance notes, training material, and external materials such as customer webinar packs, inputs into customer newsletters and guidance to support customers through their connections journey., • You will identify future gaps, identify the actions needed to resolve, develop and manage the plans, deliver papers and briefing notes for senior decision-makers. You will help NESO’s external stakeholders understand the progress of Connections Reform through simple and compelling communication., • You will be curious, proactive, able to join up the dots, with excellent problem-solving, presentation skills and high quality written and verbal communication. About You We’re forging the path, and we know we can’t do it alone. That’s why we need visionary minds like yours to join us on this transformative journey. In this case, we’re looking for someone with: Technical Knowledge (desirable But Not Essential) • Knowledge of arrangements for connecting major generation and demand to the network, • Significant experience in developing Policy changes and working in a major program environment and ideally, with experience of Transmission Electricity Network Development., • Understanding of and knowledge of the legal and regulatory parameters that NESO work within, including the range of statutory powers available, understanding how these then relate to the relevant connections project strategy and approach., • Desirable - knowledge of the consenting regimes and land rights processes relevant to complex projects. This includes the Planning Act (2008) Development Consent Order and Compulsory Purchase Order processes, Option Agreements and land routes available to connect. Analytical Thinking • Proven ability to use quantitative and qualitative evidence to develop a thoughtful and independent viewpoint., • Ability to analyse and present complex issues to audiences with varying levels of familiarity in power systems and power markets., • Proficiency in the use of excel. Communication And Stakeholder Engagement • Excellent written and verbal communication to a diverse audience including senior stakeholders internal and external., • Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills to ensure effective engagement with all relevant stakeholders (internally and externally) to gain buy in to deliver program objectives., • Lead and own key relationships with network to delivery policy change initiatives and influence strategic direction of the change. Project management • Flexibility and agility to manage a wide range of issues at the same time and to prioritise use of resources., • Own and accountable for identifying risks related to your portfolio of work and input into wider PMO documents promptly to a high standard What You'll Get A competitive salary between £62,000 - £70,000pa – dependent on experience and capability. 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%. As we work towards creating a cleaner, greener, and more affordable future for all, we also work towards creating a place for our teammates to belong, with professional and personal growth and positive well-being. • Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximise your potential along your career journey., • A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table., • Flexibility in ways of working with a minimum of 1- 2 days at the Warwick office, • Generous Total Rewards Plan – comprising of health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits. More Information This role closes on 22nd December 2025 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. ` We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. ___, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

About Us National Grid is at the heart of the UK energy network keeping people connected and society moving. We develop, own and maintain the physical infrastructure, such as pylons and cables needed to move the electricity generated from windfarms and power sources around the country. Every time a phone is plugged in, or a switch is turned on, we've played a part, connecting you to the electricity you need - and we're leading the transformation towards a greener future, dreaming bigger to bring a more affordable energy future to everyone. But it's our people that provide our true superpower. They drive and sustain our growth, their unique differences only making us stronger. But it's no small feat and we need the best to join us in our mission. So, join us and power the future of energy. About The Role Join our Customer Network Development (CND) team at National Grid, where we’re dedicated to connecting new and existing generation and demand customers to the energy network. As a Graduate Development Engineer, you’ll play a key role in enabling the energy transition by helping deliver safe, efficient, and customer-focused connection solutions. CND is responsible for building connection offers that include the necessary contractual and technical requirements, identifying appropriate technical designs, and managing the delivery of these connections. The team works closely with customers and industry partners, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and frameworks, while continuously improving the connections process to reduce lead times and enhance customer satisfaction. What You’ll Be Doing As a Graduate Development Engineer, you’ll: • Manage the end-to-end process of connecting new customers to the electricity network., • Act as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring clear communication and understanding of technical and commercial requirements., • Oversee the planning and execution of connection projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, and within budget., • Conduct technical assessments to evaluate the feasibility and impact of new connections on the existing network., • Collaborate with internal teams, system operators, and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth project delivery., • Address challenges during the connection process, providing solutions that ensure customer satisfaction and project success., • Stay informed on emerging technologies and regulatory developments to support the transition to a low-carbon energy future. Through your work, you’ll contribute directly to National Grid’s mission of delivering sustainable, secure, and affordable energy for all. Our Graduate Programme As you'll be joining our 18-month graduate programme, you'll have a tailored development pathway to support you as you develop a wide range of leadership, business, and technical skills. You'll attend in-person and virtual development sessions throughout your programme to equip you with the essential skills required, as you begin your career at National Grid. We're committed to the personal development of our colleagues so as well as the support from your line manager as you navigate your new role, you'll also have access to 121 coaching and a mentor, from a previous cohort to help you transition from campus to corporate life. All graduates complete the core development programme to develop key skills such as how to make an impact, giving feedback and presentation skills. Aligned to this role is our Engineering pathway and as part of this you’ll develop further key technical skills aligned to your role as well as important learning modules such as working safely. If relevant to your career aspirations, you will be able to access Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) membership and seek support from a National Grid IET mentor to help you secure your chartership. We believe in the importance of getting as much on-the-job experience as possible and to do this, you will complete three 6-month placements, across the UK, designed to deepen your understanding of your speciality but to also broaden your knowledge of our business. At the end of your 18-month programme you’ll return to your initial placement area to kickstart your superpowered career. What you'll need to apply You'll need to achieve, or be working towards, a minimum 2:2 degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering It doesn’t matter when you graduated or if you are currently working towards your qualification. We just need you to be eager to apply your knowledge in a real-world setting. Due to the amount of travel to our site locations, you'll need to currently have a full valid UK driving license at the time of application. You’ll need flexibility to travel within role and throughout your rotations as required as in order to carry out the requirments of this role you'll need to travel to sites, substations, depots and our training centres Location Office base statement: This role is based in Warwick and may offer flexible hybrid working, where possible. What You'll Get In Return We are proud to offer a graduate starting salary of £36,640 Benefits Not only will you receive a tailored development programme to progress a superpowered career at National Grid, we also offer some great rewards and benefits too: • £2,000 bonus, once joined and started on programme, • 26 days holiday, • £2,400 payment on successful completion of the programme, • Up to £200 per month accommodation allowance as you move around the business, and additional annual leave for when you move between placements plus assistance with moving personal belongings, • Other benefits include pension and share-option schemes, Flexible Benefits, close mentorship and regular feedback & volunteering opportunities. More Information You can only apply for one graduate opportunity during this recruitment cycle. We kindly ask that you review all our graduate opportunities and apply for the one that aligns closest with your aspirations and interests. We recruit on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our vacancies once we have enough applications/based on volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as early as possible to ensure you obtain the place you want in the application process. Assessment centres will be held between November - April 2026 National Grid's Graduate & Student opportunities in the UK are open to all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria including an existing and valid right to work in the UK. As part of the application process this will need to be evidenced and verified before you can start the programme. Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin. Please be aware that it’s your responsibility to explore avenues of working in the UK, as we're not able to provide advice on this. For information about visas please visit ___At National Grid, it’s our people that provide our true superpower. They drive and sustain our growth, their unique differences only making us stronger, so we pride ourselves on placing diversity, equity and inclusion at the heart of who we are and what we do and are committed to building a workforce of the future which represents the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office where and when needed. All our offers are based on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, the innovation from creating diverse teams and perspectives, as well as business need. #Graduateopportunities2026

About The Role Join us, and help shape the future of energy. ___ is the largest overhaul of the electricity grid in generations. Our major infrastructure projects across England and Wales are helping to connect more reliable electricity to homes and businesses than ever before. But our work isn’t just about upgrading infrastructure. It creates opportunity. We’re fueling new jobs, powering economic growth and helping our communities thrive. And we’re doing it with new ideas and technologies to keep pace with the demands of life and unlock the future of energy for our customers. That's why were looking for a Workforce Planning Manager to provide critical insight into the ___ (SI) business on the overall resource and capability status of our development and delivery portfolio. You'll provide short, mid, and long-range workforce plans, drawing insights from data to inform people strategy, capability investment, hiring requirements, and resource deployment across a matrixed project environment. As part of the role, you will enjoy exceptional exposure to the Executive Committee and senior leadership teams. You'll work closely with the Chief People Officer to provide critical insights to shape the SI People Strategy, as well as supporting the Workforce Capability Manager in designing capability uplift programs, career pathways, and future skills development. This role is based from Warwick and you can enjoy our hybrid working from office and home. Key Accountabilities Strategic Workforce Forecasting • Develop and maintain forecasting models at the project, regional, and portfolio level, enabling short-term (in-year), medium-term, and long-term planning., • Working closely on future workbook requirements to inform forecasting model, future capability requirements and recommendations of business requirements as a result., • Identify critical skills, capability gaps, and resource bottlenecks across the major project’s portfolio., • Produce and overlay insights such as attrition, mobility, hiring lead times, and external labour dynamics to create strategic workforce hypotheses and options., • Utilising external benchmarks and referencing to ensure our development and delivery portfolio and projects are validated, tested and refined to be a world class delivery organisation. Supply & Demand Management • Act as custodian of workforce demand data and assumptions for all major projects., • Monitor and assess workforce peaks, troughs and interdependencies to support redeployment, resource mix, and sequencing decisions. Data Governance, Control & Integrity • Custodian of an accurate and exhaustive resource requirements list across the SI portfolio – enabling a real-time view of spread of resource per project and at an aggregate level., • Establish governance frameworks, controls, and checks that ensure data accuracy, timeliness, and integrity., • Maintain consistent and logical structures, processes, and data models to support scenario planning and executive reporting., • Work collaboratively with PPMO, HR systems, and Finance to ensure a single source of truth for workforce planning data. Partnerships, Governance & Alignment • Build sustainable talent pathways through partnerships with education providers, industry and government. Insights, Reporting & Executive Decision Support • Develop regular reporting cadence that highlights insights, risks, opportunities, and trade-offs., • Translate complex data into compelling narrative and recommendations for executive audiences., • Provide scenario modelling and workforce planning strategies that ensure the right people with the right skills are available at the right time. Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration • Build strong and trusted working relationships with project leaders, regional managers, capability development, finance and people function., • Facilitate planning discussions, workshops, and governance forums focused on prioritisation and options., • Represent workforce planning as part of project delivery and people governance processes. About You • Proven experience in workforce planning, resource management, or HR analytics., • Demonstrated ability to analyse data and generate actionable insights., • Proficient in data management tools and advanced analytics applications., • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills., • Experience in project management and contract management., • Knowledge of advanced workforce analytics and forecasting methodologies., • Strong customer focus and commercial acumen., • Experience with digital transformation initiatives in HR or operations., • Ability to drive performance excellence and deliver results within budgetary constraints., • Proven leadership capabilities, including the ability to motivate teams, influence stakeholders at all levels, and foster a culture of continuous improvement., • Experience in major infrastructure project development and delivery lifecycle/environments would be an advantage. What You'll Get A competitive salary between £63,000 - £75,000 - dependent on capability. As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus of up to 30% of your salary for stretch performance 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 number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few. About Us ___ is a Business Unit created to propel our grid forward to deliver in 5 years, what has been achieved in the previous 30. By 2030 we aim to have 17 new major infrastructure projects live across England, Scotland and Wales. Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand match each other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we’re thousands of people working on behalf of millions of people. Our investment in Strategic Infrastructure via ___ will mean more home-grown power, greater energy security and a cleaner future. Whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you’ll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far-reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heart of energy. More information This role closes on 4 January 2026 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. Interviews to be held week commencing 12 January 2026.

About the role National Energy System Operator (NESO) recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals, and we encourage you to join us as Great Britain’s energy system undergoes an ambitious, exciting, and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. The UK Government has committed to achieving a clean, secure and affordable power system by 2035; a commitment that is supported by the Welsh and Scottish governments. Combined with the UK’s legally binding target for net zero carbon emissions by 2050, a significant increase in the amount of low-carbon electricity generation, as well as new technologies like hydrogen will be required, while building the associated infrastructure that will enable the system to function. The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has been commissioned to create a Strategic Spatial Energy Plan (SSEP) for the energy system, land and sea, across Great Britain (GB). As SSEP PMO Manager you will lead a dedicated PMO team to ensure consistent high-quality outputs and the rigorous following of PMO processes and represent the Programme Management Office at portfolio and programme level forums. You will be responsible for the coordination and management of the PMO, and integration with the wider programme and Portfolio Management Office. You will be the first port of contact for Programme Manager for understanding how the programme is functioning, and where intervention is required. This role can be based in Warwick or Wokingham, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home. We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements. Key Accountabilities • Working with the PMO Lead to ensure a consistent single version of the truth for the programme plan, and to be the single point of contact for plan performance reports from a leadership perspective., • Working with PMO Analysts to ensure coherent and consistent reporting of progress from across the programme, maintaining standards and processes., • Responsible for the maintenance of all programme-wide processes and systems, ensuring consistency and effectiveness across multiple workstreams., • Responsible for presenting the overarching status of the programme to the leadership team., • Representing the programme status and operations at the portfolio (SEP) level., • Proactively seeking out and implementing improvements to SSEP ways of working and operations., • Supporting the Programme Manager in governance process., • Leading and mentoring the PMO team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment., • Ensuring delivery of first line assurance activities such as programme health checks and deep dives and coordinating second- and third-line assurance events., • Responsible for cost management and procurement in the programme, coordinating and mentoring the PMO Analysts in their supporting cost roles, • Building and maintaining relationships across SSEP, Strategic Energy Planning portfolio and across NESO, ensuring requirements are met. About You We’re forging the path, and we know we can’t do it alone. That’s why we need visionary minds like yours to join us on this transformative journey. In this case, we’re looking for someone who: • PRINCE2 Practitioner, • Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner, Management of Risk Practitioner, P3O Practitioner or APM Project Management Qualification would be desirable., • Passionate about getting the most out of a diverse team, working with and improving processes, and supporting the day-to-day requirements of a complex PMO., • Experience of managing teams within a PMO environment, reporting to senior leadership, • Demonstrable experience of using reporting dashboards and PMO systems., • Experience with Microsoft Project is desirable., • Strong communicator with excellent writing skills essential., • Experience of working with senior stakeholders to understand their requirements and set clear expectations, • Experience of leading a high performing PMO team using best practice tools and methods. About What You'll Get A competitive salary between £60,000 - £70,000pa – dependent on experience and capability. As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus of up to 15% of your salary for stretch performance, 28 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 a competitive salary to flexible work arrangements, we promote your work-life balance. Enjoy fit for purpose wellbeing and lifestyle offerings, ongoing skill development aligned to our Purpose and Values and be part of a supportive community that values your individuality and where you can belong. About Us 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. Join us and empower your potential, energise our team, and be part of something bigger. Your energy, our future, together. About The National Energy System Operator (NESO) In Autumn of 2024, the ESO transitioned to National Energy System Operator, or NESO for short. Previously denoted as the Future System Operator (or FSO), the new National Energy System Operator is the independent body responsible for planning Great Britain’s electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system. NESO, including all of its existing roles, are now at the heart of the new National Energy System Operator. As NESO, we will build on our existing roles, capabilities, and ways of working significantly to create an organisation the energy system and its users’ need. Our new capabilities will enable us to look across vectors, including electricity, natural gas and hydrogen, and crucially consider the trade-offs between them. The organisation is set up as a public corporation with its own Board of independent directors, with complete operational independence from government, the regulator and any and all commercial interest. As was the ESO, NESO will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements and obligated to identify optimal solutions to system operations and planning in the most sustainable, affordable and secure way for all. The time to deliver is now. As part of our team, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come. More information This role closes on 02/01/2026 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

About the role National Energy System Operator’s (NESO) strength lies in our people. Together, we’re shaping the future where clean, affordable energy is accessible for all. Every day is an opportunity to make a real difference, accelerating the progress of sustainable GB energy, keeping people connected and society thriving as we create a brighter tomorrow. By working closely with government, the regulator and industry, NESO will play a vital and central role in advising on energy policy and strategy to ensure that it is not only optimal and deliverable but that it drives effective action and delivery plans across all industry vectors. NESO will also use its experience and expertise across the whole energy system to provide independent energy insights, supporting industry with optimal decision making and strategic direction. The Horizon Scanning Manager is a strategically important role that ensures NESO remains forward-looking, informed, and ready to respond to opportunities and risks across the whole energy landscape. Leading a specialist team, you will build and embed NESO’s horizon scanning capability, gathering intelligence on policy, technology, markets, and innovation to support strategic advice, business planning, and the development of whole system insights. This role can be based from Wokingham or Warwick and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home. Key Accountabilities • Lead and develop NESO’s horizon scanning function, providing credible, future-focused intelligence that informs strategic decision-making., • Maintain awareness of emerging trends, innovations, disruptions, and regulatory or political developments across the whole energy system., • Support the embedding of horizon scanning into NESO’s corporate frameworks, working with business performance, enterprise risk, and strategy teams to shape how futures, indicators, trends and signposts are incorporated., • Design horizon scanning inputs into strategy workshops, ensuring senior leaders are equipped with forward looking intelligence that tests assumptions and informs strategic prioritisation., • Develop and embed best-practice approaches and channels for horizon scanning, ensuring information is coordinated, accessible, and consistently used across NESO., • Expand the use of tools, technologies, and repositories to deliver high-quality, timely insight and anticipate system-wide change., • Provide line management, coaching, and strategic direction to analysts, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment. About You • Proven experience in horizon scanning, strategic intelligence, or market research roles, with a track record of shaping organisational awareness of future risks and opportunities., • Experience working in the energy sector, with an understanding of industry structures, regulatory frameworks, and long-term strategic challenges., • Recognised for your ability to synthesise complex information and form strategic viewpoints that support senior-level decision-making., • Experienced in leading teams in future-focused environments, • Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience. Skills • Excellent written and verbal communicator, capable of connecting the dots across complex themes for senior audiences. Skilled at creating order out of complexity., • Strong visual judgement with a keen eye for how information is presented, producing materials that are accurate, intuitive and easy to engage with., • Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate and interpret emerging challenges and opportunities., • Effective task and line management, supporting the growth and development of high-performing teams. About What You’ll Get A competitive salary between £60,000 – 78,000 – dependent on experience and capability. As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus of up to 15% of your salary for stretch performance, 28 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 a competitive salary to flexible work arrangements, we promote your work-life balance. Enjoy fit for purpose wellbeing and lifestyle offerings, ongoing skill development aligned to our Purpose and Values, and be part of a supportive community that values your individuality and where you can belong. About Us National Energy System Operator’s (NESO) mission is to facilitate the decarbonisation of Great Britain’s energy network and ensure the delivery of reliable, affordable, and clean electricity for consumers. We work with stakeholders across the whole energy industry to plan for future network needs, using a wider adoption of technology and changes in consumer behaviour, as well as ensuring we have the right markets, networks, and frameworks in place, to transform the way we operate tomorrow. Join us, and let’s energise progress. Your energy, our future, together. About The National Energy System Operator (NESO) In Autumn of 2024, the ESO transitioned to National Energy System Operator, or NESO for short. Previously denoted as the Future System Operator (or FSO), the new National Energy System Operator is the independent body responsible for planning Great Britain’s electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system. NESO, including all of its existing roles, are now at the heart of the new National Energy System Operator. As NESO, we will build on our existing roles, capabilities, and ways of working significantly to create an organisation the energy system and its users’ need. Our new capabilities will enable us to look across vectors, including electricity, natural gas and hydrogen, and crucially consider the trade-offs between them. The organisation is set up as a public corporation with its own Board of independent directors, with complete operational independence from government, the regulator and any and all commercial interest. As was the ESO, NESO will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements and obligated to identify optimal solutions to system operations and planning in the most sustainable, affordable and secure way for all. The time to deliver is now. As part of our team, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come. More information This role closes on 16/12/25 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. Interviews will be held in early January. We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

Senior Policy & Change Lead 9 Month Contract Warwick or Wokingham (Hybrid working) Are you ready to be at the forefront of transforming Great Britain's energy landscape? Join our dynamic team as a Connections Senior Policy & Change Lead and help shape the future of sustainable energy! About

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