Stakeholder Engagement Lead NESO

About the Role

Great Britains electricity system is undergoing an ambitiousexcitingand vital transformation. Together with industry we are creating a cleaner greener system one that protects the planet and serves generations to come.

The journey to net zero and a carbon free future has already begun and the way we generatemanageand consume energy is changing for the better. Continuing to innovate and adapt the energy system will require a range of new tools and a reimagining of how the entire industry can come together to deliver lasting impact.

Innovation is also one of the central pillars ofnet zero transitionand is aboutestablishinga safe collaborative space in which to explore higher-risk technologies and ways of working. Our innovation function works to foster and embed a culture of innovation in the business while ensuring we stay focused on solving issues affecting the industry as well as our priority challenges. Join us and you would becommunicatingour exciting ongoing projects as well asthe departments work as a whole.

Research shows that some people may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. At NESO we believe potential comes in many forms and were committed to a fair inclusive recruitment process where everyone can show their talents. We celebrate the difference people can bring to our organisationand welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds to build a workforce that feels valued and respected and represents the communities we serve. If this role sparks your interest but youre not sure you tick every box we still want to hear from you.

This role can be based from Wokingham or Warwick 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. The role will require additional wider travel on a regular basis for events & other stakeholder activites.

Key Accountabilities

As the Stakeholder Engagement Lead youwill work acrossNESOand our external stakeholders tocoordinate and deliverstakeholder engagementand communicationsactivities across a portfolio of innovation projectsat the heart of theGBenergy transition.

• Work collaboratively across the energy industryregulatorsand governmentto promote positive working relationships that will increase engagement and support ofNational Energy System Operator Innovationprojects.

• Overseedevelopment and delivery ofastakeholder strategy and communications plan whilemaintaininga record of all activity.

• Support with the development of external stakeholder engagementcommunications ensuring they areappropriate tothe audience have been reviewed by the necessary internal and external stakeholders and meet brand requirements.

• Responding to consultationsand engagingstakeholderson research and development related policy and regulation.

• Proactivelyidentifyand lead improvements to the teams stakeholder engagement approach building on feedback and best practice.

About You

• 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 industrygovernmentor regulators.

• An eye for detail and experience of draftingcopy anddocumentation in line with brand guidelines.

• Experience of planning delivering and evaluating communications campaigns.

• Experienceof managing large eventsspeaking opportunities and briefings.

• The ability to understand and implement changes that will improve stakeholder engagement.
• The ability to work collaboratively with internal media regulation technical and policy colleagues in a matrix to deliver communications and engagement.
• Although the topics and projects undertaken in the department are by their nature technical a detailed technical or scientific background is not expected.

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent experience.

Highly regulated industry experience or work within the civil service considered a plus.

Membership of a communications professional body is desireable.

About What Youll Get

A competitive salary between 46000 - 57000pa 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.

About Us

National Energy System Operators (NESO) mission is to facilitate the decarbonisation of Great Britains 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 lets energise progress.

Our 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 Britains 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.

More Information

This role closes on 14th November 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. 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.

Were 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.

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