Flexibility Strategy and Delivery Lead

National Energy System Operator

. Develop strategic NESO positions on market coordination and practical approaches to achieve them .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeWarwick • United KingdomSenior💰 £65,000 - £70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates a strategic mindset with a deep understanding of the GB electricity system, market design, and flexibility markets. Capable of influencing market rules and collaborating effectively across teams to achieve NESO objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Understanding Of GB Electricity SystemKnowledge Of Flexibility MarketsStrategic Market CoordinationExcellent Communication SkillsExperience In Collaborative Strategy Development

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Hard Skills

Understanding Of Wholesale MarketsKnowledge Of Balancing MechanismUnderstanding Of NESO Ancillary ServicesUnderstanding Of DSO MarketsKnowledge Of Clean Flexibility RoadmapUnderstanding Of Investment Economics In ElectricityAbility To Conceptualise Net Zero ImpactExperience In Report WritingExperience In Presentation DevelopmentKnowledge Of Flexibility Assets

Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsAbility To Work CollaborativelyAbility To Influence Across OrganisationAbility To Understand Complex ProblemsAbility To Develop Structured Approaches

Industry Keywords

GB Electricity Market PolicyNESODSOClean Power TargetElectricity Market DesignMarket FacilitatorElectricity Policy InstrumentsFlexibility In Electricity MarketsCommercial Behaviour In MarketsMarket Facilitator Delivery Plan

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop strategic NESO positions on market coordination and practical approaches to achieve them
Understand interactions between transmission- and distribution-level electricity markets and market participant commercial behaviour
Work closely with the Market Facilitator to understand and influence flexibility market rules
Manage and deliver NESO actions in the Market Facilitator Delivery Plan
Collaborate with the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero, Ofgem, and internal NESO teams
Support delivery of different Market Facilitator workstreams
Contribute to NESO’s collaboration with the Market Facilitator and implementation of its rules

Requirements

What you’ll need

Right to work in the UK by the start of employment
Strategic mindset and ability to understand complex problems and work collaboratively across teams
Understanding of the GB electricity system and market design, including wholesale markets, balancing mechanism, NESO ancillary services, and DSO markets
Understanding of NESO and DSO markets and their role in operating the electricity system
Understanding of flexibility in electricity markets and its contribution to GB’s Clean Power target
Understanding of GB electricity market policy and design
Knowledge of key electricity policy instruments, such as the Clean Flexibility Roadmap
Understanding of the economics of investment in GB electricity assets, including generation, flexibility, and DSR
Ability to conceptualise the impact of net zero on GB electricity wholesale and NESO balancing service markets
Excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing, slide packs, and presentations
Ability to present complex issues to audiences with varying levels of familiarity in power systems and power markets
Strong interpersonal skills in influencing and working effectively across an organisation
Evidence of developing strategies based on collaborative working, expert insight, and independent analysis
Ability to quickly understand new challenges and develop structured approaches
Proven ability to bring together a project team to deliver change across a business
Knowledge of and experience in technical, commercial, or operational aspects of flexibility assets and flexibility markets
Applicants may be full-time or part-time and may use flexible working arrangements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus based on company performance
26 days annual leave as standard
Competitive contributory pension scheme with double matching up to a maximum company contribution of 12%
Annual enrollment to NESO Savings Plan with a 50% matching contribution on savings of £20–£500 per month
Hybrid working from office and home
Flexible working arrangements
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