Head of Energy Networks

Head of Energy Networks

Closing date - 16/02/2026, 16:00

Advertising basis - Fixed Term, Loan, Secondment

Actual starting salary - A starting salary between £61,098 and £73,057 will be offered to the successful candidate based on their skills, knowledge, experience and performance s range is not negotiable. Candidates who score above a 5 in the “Experience 2” criterion will qualify for the higher salary.

Salary range or pay band - Grade 7 £ 61,098 to £73,057

Work pattern - Full time (applications are welcome from people who work part time, as part of a job share or who work full time)

Group - Economy, Energy and Transport

Location(s) - Pan Wales

Pan Wales means that the location in which the vacancy can be based is flexible, subject to the needs of the business. A list of the Welsh Government s offices can be found on (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Please note it may not always be possible to accommodate a preference for a specific office location.

Shape Wales’s Energy Future

This role sits within the Energy Division, part of the Economy, Energy and Transport Group—a high-profile, fast-moving team at the forefront of delivering Net Zero Wales and driving green growth. Our work is central to reducing emissions from power and heat, securing new renewable generation, and ensuring energy infrastructure supports prosperity and wellbeing across Wales.

Energy underpins economic success, and Welsh Government is leading the way with long-term energy planning to give clarity on future needs. This work helps network companies design and deliver a modern, integrated energy system for Wales.

As Lead for Network Liaison, you’ll represent Wales in UK-wide infrastructure planning, working closely with UK Government, delivery bodies, and partners to ensure Welsh priorities are embedded in national plans. You’ll coordinate across Welsh Government and delivery agents to shape decisions on network investment and design. This is a strategic role requiring strong knowledge of energy networks and how they are planned, designed, delivered and regulated.

If you want to influence major infrastructure decisions, work on high-impact projects, and help Wales transition to a low-carbon future, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

• Drive delivery of network plans that enable new demand and renewable generation in Wales, building strong relationships with senior leaders in network companies to keep plans aligned with Welsh Government priorities.
• Represent Wales in UK-wide forums, working with the National Energy System Operator to embed Welsh requirements and secure innovation funding.
• Lead the Welsh response to the Independent Advisory Group on Future Electricity Grid, delivering evidence to help people understand and get involved in new network proposals.
• Champion community engagement in low-carbon network delivery and integrate network plans with statutory planning. Collaborate with partners across Wales and the UK to develop new funding models for integrated energy systems that connect communities with renewables and retain benefits locally.
• Establish robust governance for projects, ensuring they are well-supported and successfully delivered.
• Provide trusted advice to Ministers and senior officials, lead external engagement, and share learning to build expertise across the Division.
• Line manage one person, promoting high performance, organisational values, and team motivation.
• Contribute to energy resilience planning and support the effective leadership of the energy delivery team.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape delivery in a dynamic area aligned with key Programme for Government priorities and Net Zero Wales commitments. You’ll help ensure Wales maximises the benefits of moving to a clean energy system—work that has the potential to make a real difference for communities across the country.

As part of this role you’ll collaborate extensively across Welsh Government and with external partners, UK delivery bodies, and other administrations. You’ll gain valuable insight into energy policy and inter-agency working, experience that will strengthen your…