RESP Digital & Data Portfolio 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 energy future.
The Digital & Data Portfolio Lead is responsible for shaping, governing, and coordinating all digital and data needs across the RESP programme. The role ensures that digital and data capabilities are intentionally designed, reusable, and sequenced across products, workstreams, and the wider NESO ecosystem.
The role acts as the bridge between business intent and initiating digital delivery, translating RESP policy, product, and engagement requirements into a structured, prioritised, and delivery-ready digital and data portfolio.
This role can be based from Wokingham, Warwick and 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.
About Us
The creation of National Energy System Operator (NESO) is driven by an urgent need to unify and optimise our approach to energy. A more integrated and coordinated strategy is needed to meet the unprecedented challenges of climate change, ensuring secure energy supply, and keeping costs manageable for consumers.
Join us and empower your potential, energise our team, and be part of something bigger.
Your energy, our future, together.
About The National Energy System Operator (NESO)
In Autumn of 2024, the ESO transitioned to National Energy System Operator, or NESO for short. Previously denoted as the Future System Operator (or FSO), the new National Energy System Operator is the independent body responsible for planning Great Britain’s electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system.
NESO, including all of its existing roles, are now at the heart of the new National Energy System Operator. As NESO, we will build on our existing roles, capabilities, and ways of working significantly to create an organisation the energy system and its users’ need. Our new capabilities will enable us to look across vectors, including electricity, natural gas and hydrogen, and crucially consider the trade-offs between them.
The organisation is set up as a public corporation with its own Board of independent directors, with complete operational independence from government, the regulator and any and all commercial interest. As was the ESO, NESO will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements and obligated to identify optimal solutions to system operations and planning in the most sustainable, affordable and secure way for all.
The time to deliver is now. As part of our team, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.
Key Accountabilities
RESP Digital & Data Portfolio Needs
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:
A competitive salary between £55,000 - £65,000 per annum dependent on experience and capability. As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on company performance, 26 days annual leave as standard and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
As we work towards creating a cleaner, greener, and more affordable future for all, we also work towards creating a place for our teammates to belong, with professional and personal growth and positive well-being.
This role closes on 22nd February 2026 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.
We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.
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 energy future.
The Digital & Data Portfolio Lead is responsible for shaping, governing, and coordinating all digital and data needs across the RESP programme. The role ensures that digital and data capabilities are intentionally designed, reusable, and sequenced across products, workstreams, and the wider NESO ecosystem.
The role acts as the bridge between business intent and initiating digital delivery, translating RESP policy, product, and engagement requirements into a structured, prioritised, and delivery-ready digital and data portfolio.
This role can be based from Wokingham, Warwick and 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.
About Us
The creation of National Energy System Operator (NESO) is driven by an urgent need to unify and optimise our approach to energy. A more integrated and coordinated strategy is needed to meet the unprecedented challenges of climate change, ensuring secure energy supply, and keeping costs manageable for consumers.
Join us and empower your potential, energise our team, and be part of something bigger.
Your energy, our future, together.
About The National Energy System Operator (NESO)
In Autumn of 2024, the ESO transitioned to National Energy System Operator, or NESO for short. Previously denoted as the Future System Operator (or FSO), the new National Energy System Operator is the independent body responsible for planning Great Britain’s electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system.
NESO, including all of its existing roles, are now at the heart of the new National Energy System Operator. As NESO, we will build on our existing roles, capabilities, and ways of working significantly to create an organisation the energy system and its users’ need. Our new capabilities will enable us to look across vectors, including electricity, natural gas and hydrogen, and crucially consider the trade-offs between them.
The organisation is set up as a public corporation with its own Board of independent directors, with complete operational independence from government, the regulator and any and all commercial interest. As was the ESO, NESO will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements and obligated to identify optimal solutions to system operations and planning in the most sustainable, affordable and secure way for all.
The time to deliver is now. As part of our team, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.
Key Accountabilities
RESP Digital & Data Portfolio Needs
- Own the end-to-end RESP Digital & Data portfolio development process, covering all RESP product and processes.
- Define and maintain a clear portfolio structure in Azure DevOps (Initiatives → Epics → Features).
- Provide a single, trusted view of digital demand across RESP.
- Work with Product Managers, Policy Leads, Engagement teams, and Regional leads.
- Maintain a rolling backlog of digital and data needs to support multi-year planning.
- Coordinate the flow of digital work across RESP products and enabling functions.
- Act as the point of alignment between RESP digital needs and wider NESO platforms (CRM, data platforms, analytics, publishing).
- Ensure each RESP Product has clear digital and data enablement mapped to Products
- Traceability from strategic intent through to solution
- Support Product Managers
- Support quarterly and annual planning
- Enable governance transparency
- Act as a connector role across stakeholders
- Facilitate shared understanding of digital work is being done, why it matters and when it will be delivered.
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:
- Portfolio Management & Governance Proven experience in shaping and managing large-scale digital and data portfolios
- Azure DevOps Expertise Digital Delivery & Roadmapping Demonstrated ability to translate complex policy and product requirements into actionable digital roadmaps, sequencing work across multiple products and enabling functions.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Influence Track record of working with diverse stakeholders—Product Managers, Policy Leads, Engagement teams, and technical teams—to align priorities and facilitate shared understanding.
- Data & Process Architecture Alignment Experience mapping process architecture and taxonomy to digital enablement; familiarity with data governance and integration practices within enterprise ecosystems.
- Enterprise Platforms Exposure to CRM systems, data platforms, analytics, and publishing tools, ensuring alignment and reuse of capabilities across programmes.
- Planning & Governance Frameworks Strong background in supporting quarterly and annual planning cycles, enabling transparent governance and reporting.
- Regulatory & Compliance Awareness Experience delivering traceable, auditable digital solutions that meet regulatory confidence requirements.
- Change & Dependency Management Ability to identify overlaps, manage dependencies, and drive reuse of digital capabilities to optimise delivery flow.
- Communication & Leadership Skilled in presenting portfolio status, trade-offs, and value propositions to senior stakeholders; influencing decisions in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
A competitive salary between £55,000 - £65,000 per annum dependent on experience and capability. As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on company performance, 26 days annual leave as standard and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
As we work towards creating a cleaner, greener, and more affordable future for all, we also work towards creating a place for our teammates to belong, with professional and personal growth and positive well-being.
- Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximise your potential along your career journey.
- A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table.
- Generous Total Rewards Plan – comprising of health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits.
This role closes on 22nd February 2026 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.
We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.