Performance Partner

National Energy System Operator

. Act as a trusted strategic partner to Directors and leadership teams .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeWarwick • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £70,000 - £75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong strategic analysis and appraisal capabilities, synthesizing financial and non-financial data to influence decisions and improve performance outcomes. Exhibits excellent communication skills and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments while fostering collaborative relationships with senior leadership.

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Strategic AnalysisFinancial Data SynthesisRegulatory JudgementInfluencing Without AuthorityPerformance Improvement

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Hard Skills

Performance FrameworksBusiness PlanningEvidence-Based RecommendationsRisk AssessmentData Analysis

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsResilienceCommunication SkillsConstructive ChallengeRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

GovernmentRegulated OrganizationComplex OrganizationValue-for-Money ApproachesStakeholder Perspectives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a trusted strategic partner to Directors and leadership teams
Shape performance conversations and influence decisions affecting NESO outcomes
Build relationships enabling candid, evidence-based conversations and constructive challenge
Connect perspectives across directorates and surface dependencies, trade-offs, systemic risks, opportunities and efficiencies
Lead application of NESO’s value and performance frameworks within assigned directorates
Synthesize financial and non-financial data, risks, milestones and stakeholder perspectives into forward-looking performance views
Lead strategic analysis and appraisal of significant initiatives
Prepare evidence-based papers and recommendations covering business, finance, regulatory and delivery perspectives
Challenge assumptions, benefits, costs and delivery confidence and escalate unresolved material concerns
Partner with Directors through Corporate Business Planning
Lead and coordinate performance narratives for regulatory publications
Lead improvements to performance, reporting and value-for-money approaches and embed learning across directorates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to connect strategy, finance, risk, regulation and delivery and understand impacts on NESO’s outcomes
Credibility and skill in influencing Directors and shaping decisions without formal authority
Willingness to provide brave, constructive challenge and hold a clear position based on evidence
Resilience and composure when navigating ambiguity, competing priorities and senior-level challenge
Strong commercial and regulatory judgement
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for senior and external audiences
End-to-end ownership of complex, cross-cutting issues
Experience operating at senior level in a government, regulated or similarly complex organisation
Right to work in the UK by the start of employment
Visa sponsorship may not be available and will be considered in line with business requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus of up to 15% of salary for stretch performance
28 days annual leave as standard
Competitive contributory pension scheme with double-matched contributions up to a maximum company contribution of 12%
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
Hybrid working from office and home
Flexible working arrangements