Policy & Strategy Manager

Great Britain’s electricity system is undergoing an ambitious and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, greener system that serves consumers now and for generations to come. This is an opportunity to join NESO’s Capacity Market and Contracts for Difference (CM and CfD) team within Markets and shape the Strategy and Policy that underpins the Capacity Market and Contracts for Difference schemes.

You will lead the development of evidence-based positions, translate complex policy and regulatory change into clear organisational implications, and advise senior leaders on risks, opportunities and delivery choices. Working across NESO and with DESNZ, Ofgem, Delivery Partners and industry, you will build alignment, influence outcomes and ensure policy is practical, coherent and deliverable. The role combines strategic thinking, policy leadership, stakeholder influence and people management, helping NESO fulfil its Delivery Body responsibilities and support secure, affordable and decarbonised electricity markets.

This role is based at our Warwick office. We offer hybrid working with office attendance shaped by personal and business needs.

• Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing Strategy and Policy team, creating clear priorities, accountability and an inclusive culture.
• Act as an active member of the Delivery Body and Markets leadership community, contributing to directorate priorities and effective cross-functional delivery.
• Lead the team and work with colleagues across NESO to:
  • Develop and maintain an integrated EMR Strategy and Policy framework aligned with NESO’s statutory duties, corporate strategy and market objectives.
  • Lead analysis of emerging government policy, legislation and regulatory change, identifying implications, dependencies, risks and opportunities for NESO and market participants.
  • Provide clear, evidence-based advice and recommendations to senior leaders, governance forums and decision-makers.
  • Shape and coordinate NESO policy positions, consultation responses, briefings and submissions, ensuring they are coherent, well-evidenced and deliverable.
  • Build trusted relationships with DESNZ, Ofgem, delivery partners and industry, representing NESO credibly and influencing policy development and implementation.
  • Translate agreed policy into clear requirements and implementation plans, working with delivery, digital, legal, commercial, operational and communications teams.
  • Oversee a prioritised portfolio of Strategy and Policy work, managing interdependencies, resources, quality, governance and timely escalation of material issues.
  • Promote continuous improvement, strong knowledge management and effective use of data and insight across CM and CfD Strategy and Policy and wider department activity.

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 are looking for a strategic, collaborative leader who can bring clarity to complex issues, balance policy ambition with delivery realities and communicate confidently with senior and external stakeholders. You will have experience of:

Leading Strategy or Policy development in a complex, regulated environment.

Interpreting legislation, regulation and technical evidence and turning them into clear advice, options and recommendations.

Influencing senior stakeholders and building effective relationships across government, regulators, industry and multidisciplinary teams.

Leading and developing people, setting direction and delivering through competing priorities and uncertainty.

Producing high-quality written briefings, consultation responses…