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. The Senior Regulatory Strategy Analyst will be a forward‑looking regulatory thinker with a strong understanding of energy sector policy and regulatory frameworks, translating complexity into clear, evidence‑based insight.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead horizon scanning and maintain forward‑looking views of regulatory developments across Ofgem, Government and industry, distilling emerging themes into clear, actionable insights.
- Analyse priority regulatory topics and translate complex external developments into structured recommendations for senior audiences.
- Work closely with Policy and the business to validate assumptions, test implications and ensure NESO presents a coherent strategic position.
- Produce high quality written outputs – including briefings, assessments, slides and executive notes – that influence senior decision‑making.
- Support the Regulatory Strategy Manager in shaping NESO’s external regulatory positioning by identifying issues where NESO must have a voice and preparing evidence‑based perspectives.
- Own the consultation process and lead the analytical, drafting and coordination work for NESO’s responses to external consultations and regulatory publications, acting as the day‑to‑day point of contact and shaping clear, coherent narratives aligned with NESO’s long‑term strategic agenda.
- Work closely with the business to deliver high‑impact, well‑evidenced responses that reflect NESO’s priorities and whole‑system direction.
- Build strong relationships across NESO and with relevant industry counterparts to strengthen insight, gather intelligence and detect early signals.
- Provide early identification of risks and opportunities arising from regulatory change and ensure these are surfaced with clarity and practical recommendations.
- Contribute to NESO’s strategic interactions with Ofgem by feeding high quality insight into engagement preparation and narrative development.
- Support capability building across the Regulation function through shared tools, frameworks and knowledge that strengthen strategic regulatory thinking.
- Contribute beyond the boundaries of the role profile where it delivers the greatest value for the business.
About You
- Strong understanding of regulatory/policy environments and the energy sector.
- Advanced analytical skills and the ability to present complex ideas simply.
- Excellent written communication; concise and impactful style.
- Collaborative, curious and proactive; comfortable operating in ambiguity.
- Demonstrate a high level of self‑motivation and initiative, with the ability to independently identify issues, opportunities, and tasks that need to be progressed.
- Proactively able to define the scope of work, clarify objectives and next steps, and take ownership for delivery without the need for close supervision.
- Comfortable operating with ambiguity, prioritising effectively, and driving work forward at pace to achieve clear outcomes.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £60,000–£65,000, dependent on experience and capability.
- Bonus based on company performance.
- 26 days annual leave as standard.
- Competitive contributory pension scheme – NESO will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
- Annual enrolment in NESO Savings Plan – a 50% match on savings between £20‑£500 a month.
- Flexible benefits programme covering health, lifestyle and protection benefits (e.g. flexible bank holidays, additional birthday day off, cycle‑to‑work scheme, retail and gym discounts, private medical, critical illness and personal accident insurance).
EEO Statement
At NESO we are committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We provide a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation and welcome applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds.
Closing Information
This role closes at 23:59 on the day before the date shown above. We encourage candidates to submit their application early.
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