Regulatory Capability Manager - NESO

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 Regulatory Capability Manager leads NESO’s Regulatory Business Service, ensuring the organization has practical processes, guidance and support to meet obligations confidently and deliver strong regulatory outcomes for consumers. The role is hands‑on and service‑driven – building capability across the business, simplifying complexity into clear steps, and ensuring NESO “gets the basics right”. Multiple Regulatory Capability Managers will be embedded as strategic partners within designated business Directorates or activities.

This model will include a specifically designated role responsible for interfacing with Finance, providing regulatory oversight and guidance on regulatory business planning and performance.

This role can be based in 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.

As a visible, embedded partner to your Directorates, you will:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK by the start of employment. Visa sponsorship may not be available for this role and will be considered in line with business requirements.

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Degree level qualification and/or demonstrable relevant experience in law, regulation, economics, policy, engineering or related fields.
• Experience in compliance, regulatory operations or related disciplines.
• Experience as a regulatory practitioner with deep understanding of regulatory requirements, licence obligations and regulatory processes.
• Practical, hands‑on problem solver who turns complex requirements into clear, usable guidance.
• Curious and comfortable operating in ambiguity; able to influence without authority.
• Proactive ownership mindset—drives momentum, removes blockers, able to self‑prioritise and delivers with discipline.
• Visible, confident communicator; able to simplify complexity and influence senior decision‑makers.
• Analytical strength and high‑quality written communication (briefings, notes, exec papers).
• Strong relationship builder with high relational intelligence and credibility across internal and external stakeholders.

A competitive salary of £70,000–£75,000 depending 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%.

NESO’s flexible benefits programme provides you with more flexibility around your health, lifestyle and protection benefits. Here are a few available:

• Flexible Bank Holidays & Holiday Trading
• Additional Birthday Day Off
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Retail & Gym Discounts
• Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & Personal Accident Insurance

We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and we welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds. We are 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.