Stakeholder Engagement Lead

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 future.

Due to continuous growth, we are looking for a Stakeholder Engagement Lead to join Strategic Energy Planning Team  Strategic Energy Planning team we take a long-term approach to planning, that identifies whole energy system needs and ensures that the system can be designed and built accordingly. The role will focus on supporting engagement for two important areas within Strategic Energy Planning - NESO’s Clean Power 2030 role and Zero Carbon Operations.

You will support engagement with key internal and external stakeholders on the Clean Power 2030 Implementation Plan which sets out NESO’s activities related to delivery of CP30. You will also support engagement across the Zero Carbon Operation team, which has a critical role ensuring the electricity system stays operable as it decarbonises. In this team, you will be able to see your work contribute to a fast-paced, dynamic project that has a high profile within NESO, the energy industry and beyond.

It’s an exciting time to work in the energy sector and CP30 is not only a NESO priority but also one of the 5 Government missions. This role can be based from Warwick, Wokingham or Glasgow, 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.

• To raise the profile and promote the reputation of NESO with internal and external stakeholders, working closely with our partners.
• To develop and implement stakeholder engagement plans to ensure that key NESO and external stakeholders are fully informed and engaged in CP30 and ZCO work streams.
• Work directly with the project and workstream leads to understand and advise them on their engagement requirements, priorities and develop appropriate stakeholder engagement activities.
• Design and deliver high quality and creative engagement material which may include briefings, video, content and presentation material.
• Develop and maintain an external stakeholder engagement framework aligning engagement across Strategic Energy Planning. This may include planning, organisation and delivery of events.
• Implement processes to record and measure stakeholder engagement, evidencing stakeholder feedback and influence.

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 forging the path, and we know we can’t do it alone. That’s why we need visionary minds like yours to join us on this transformative journey. In this case, we’re looking for someone who:

• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, ideally dealing with authorities such local councils etc.
• Strong networking, influencing and communication skills in order to build strong relationships and partner with stakeholders in the project team.
• Strong competence in relationship management to overcome barriers.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex business and technical matters effectively at all levels.
• Energy sector experience in desirable.

A competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience and capability

As well as your base salary, NESO’s core benefits are the essential perks and advantages that form part of your employee package.

• You will receive a bonus based on company performance
• 26 days annual leave as standard
• A competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%
• Annual Enrollment to NESO Savings Plan, when you save between £20- £500 a month from your take-home pay, we will pay a 50% matching contribution

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