Balancing & Dispatch Senior Strategy Analyst

About The Role

National Energy System Operator (NESO) is leading significant reforms to Great Britain's electricity markets to support a secure, efficient and net zero electricity system. Dispatch Reform is a key component of this transformation and will play a critical role in determining how the electricity system is scheduled, dispatched and balanced in the future.

National Energy System Operator (NESO) is leading significant reforms to Great Britain's electricity markets to support a secure, efficient and net zero electricity system. Dispatch Reform is a key component of this transformation and will play a critical role in determining how the electricity system is scheduled, dispatched and balanced in the future.

We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic individual to lead and coordinate the development of Dispatch Reform across market design, implementation planning and digital delivery. The role sits within the Reformed National Pricing programme and will work closely with colleagues across Future Market Design, Implementation, DD&T, System Operations, DESNZ, Ofgem and industry stakeholders. The successful candidate will help shape reform options, challenge assumptions, identify implementation risks and opportunities, and support the development of an enduring Target Operating Model for future arrangements.

This is a unique opportunity to influence one of the most significant changes to the GB electricity market since NETA and contribute directly to the future operation of the energy system.

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.

• Lead the development and evaluation of dispatch reform options, ensuring proposals are strategically aligned, evidence based and deliverable.
• Shape the future dispatch arrangements by translating policy objectives into market, operational and system design solutions.
• Lead the development of Target Operating Models, implementation strategies and transition arrangements.
• Provide strategic direction on reform design, ensuring alignment with broader market and system transformation objectives.

• Provide leadership across Market Design, Implementation, System Operations and DD&T teams to ensure the successful development and delivery of dispatch reform.
• Ensure policy and design decisions appropriately balance operational, commercial, regulatory, digital and implementation considerations.
• Identify and manage strategic dependencies, risks, issues and opportunities across the programme.
• Lead the integration of inputs from multiple work streams to develop coherent and robust reform recommendations.
• Oversee assessments of impacts on systems, processes, governance frameworks, market participants and operational teams.
• Develop recommendations on implementation sequencing, phasing and transition approaches to support effective delivery.

• Lead engagement with DESNZ, Ofgem and senior government stakeholders to influence policy development and regulatory outcomes.
• Develop and present strategic briefing materials, consultation responses, executive reports and decision papers.
• Provide expert advice on governance, regulatory and market reform requirements.
• Build consensus across complex stakeholder groups and drive progression of reform decisions through governance and approval processes.
• Act as a recognised subject matter expert on dispatch reform both internally and externally.

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with generators, suppliers, traders, flexibility providers, network companies, industry bodies and other key stakeholders.
• Lead industry engagement activities, including workshops, forums and consultations, to shape reform proposals and secure stakeholder buy in.
• Gather, challenge and evaluate stakeholder evidence to inform decision making and policy recommendations.
• Represent NESO at industry, regulatory and government forums, communicating complex concepts clearly and influencing stakeholder outcomes.
• Act as the senior point of contact for dispatch reform matters, managing competing interests and facilitating stakeholder alignment.

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…