Strategic Insights Senior Analyst
About The Role
The Whole Energy System Resilience (WESR) directorate strengthens whole-energy-system resilience by being a catalyst for change – turning insight into coordinated, prioritised action that reduces risk and builds capability across the system. WESR delivers this through analysis, assessments, reviews, emergency exercises, and plans that drive tangible improvements with our partners.
WESR Operates Through a Continuous Improvement Cycle That Includes
This role can be based from Wokingham, Warwick, 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.
This role is to develop and interpret strategic insights that that connect trends, risks, and priorities across WESR, NESO, and the wider energy system. The role supports the development of a live picture of energy system resilience by bringing together evidence from across WESR’s work programme and the external environment, helping identify what matters most and where effort can have the greatest impact.
Key Accountabilities
A competitive salary of £56,000 - £62,000 pa dependent on experience and capabilityAs 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.
Benefits
NESO's flexible benefits programme provides you with more flexibility around your helath, lifestyle and protection benefits, here's just a few available:
At the National Energy System Operator (NESO), we play a vital role in tackling climate change and securing Great Britain's energy future. We already operate the world's fastest decarbonising electricity system and are working towards our ambition to run it carbon-free for a short period this year - provided the market supplies electricity exclusively from renewable sources. Alongside this, we provide expert advice to government on how to deliver a clean power system by 2030.
In autumn 2024, the Electricity System Operator (ESO) transitioned to become NESO - an independent, expert public corporation with a whole-system view across electricity, gas, and hydrogen. NESO operates independently and transparently, always actin in the best interests of all energy users.
Licensed and regulated by Ofgem, we make impartial decisions that balance sustainability, affordability and security. Our organisation is fully independent from government, the regulator and all commercial interests, with a clear focus on system-wide benefit, long term thing and public value.
The time to deliver is now. Join the energy transformation and help shape the future.
Your energy. Our future. Together
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.
More Information
This role closes at 23:59, on the date displayed on the top of this advert, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. Interviews will be held w/c 3rd August 2026
Research shows that some people may hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. At NESO, we believe potential comes in many forms and we're committed to a fair, inclusive recruitment
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. If this role sparks your interest but you're not sure you tick every box, we still want to hear from you. process where everyone has the opportunity to show their talents. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds.
The Whole Energy System Resilience (WESR) directorate strengthens whole-energy-system resilience by being a catalyst for change – turning insight into coordinated, prioritised action that reduces risk and builds capability across the system. WESR delivers this through analysis, assessments, reviews, emergency exercises, and plans that drive tangible improvements with our partners.
WESR Operates Through a Continuous Improvement Cycle That Includes
- Learning systematically about energy system risks and resilience
- Conducting prioritised assessments to generate insights and advice
- Translating insights into actions that drive tangible improvements
This role can be based from Wokingham, Warwick, 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.
This role is to develop and interpret strategic insights that that connect trends, risks, and priorities across WESR, NESO, and the wider energy system. The role supports the development of a live picture of energy system resilience by bringing together evidence from across WESR’s work programme and the external environment, helping identify what matters most and where effort can have the greatest impact.
Key Accountabilities
- Bring together insights on energy system resilience and risk from across WESR, NESO, government, industry, and research partners.
- Draw together evidence and perspectives from across WESR’s specialist teams, identifying connections, emerging themes, and potential gaps in understanding.
- Support the development of a coherent resilience narrative by connecting insights from across WESR, NESO, and the wider energy landscape.
- Analyse external developments, emerging trends, and risk information to identify implications for energy system resilience and strategic priorities.
- Apply systems thinking to understand how technical, operational, policy, and external factors interact across the energy system.
- Contribute to strategic assessments, briefings, intelligence products, and recommendations for senior decision-makers.
- Work collaboratively with specialist teams to translate technical analysis into clear insights and practical implications.
- Support the development of approaches, frameworks, and measures that improve understanding of energy system resilience and WESR’s impact.
- Produce high-quality analysis, insight summaries, and briefing materials that inform planning, prioritisation, engagement, and decision-making.
- Contribute to maintaining high analytical standards, quality assurance, and continuous improvement within the team.
- Experienced in analytical, strategy, foresight, risk, resilience, policy, or system-planning work that requires synthesising complex information into clear findings and recommendations.
- Able to connect evidence from multiple sources, identifying patterns, trends, interdependencies, and emerging issues.
- Skilled at analysing complex problems and drawing out the implications for decision-makers.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-structuring abilities, with a curious and evidence-led approach.
- Confident communicator who can explain complex issues clearly through written products, presentations, and discussions.
- Collaborative and proactive, building effective working relationships across teams and disciplines.
- Motivated by improving the resilience of the UK's energy system through focused, evidence-based analysis and insight.
- Knowledgeable of the GB energy system, with relevant engineering, energy, policy, resilience, or analytical experience – or a willingness to learn and develop this expertise.
A competitive salary of £56,000 - £62,000 pa dependent on experience and capabilityAs 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.
Benefits
NESO's flexible benefits programme provides you with more flexibility around your helath, lifestyle and protection benefits, here's just a few available:
- 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
At the National Energy System Operator (NESO), we play a vital role in tackling climate change and securing Great Britain's energy future. We already operate the world's fastest decarbonising electricity system and are working towards our ambition to run it carbon-free for a short period this year - provided the market supplies electricity exclusively from renewable sources. Alongside this, we provide expert advice to government on how to deliver a clean power system by 2030.
In autumn 2024, the Electricity System Operator (ESO) transitioned to become NESO - an independent, expert public corporation with a whole-system view across electricity, gas, and hydrogen. NESO operates independently and transparently, always actin in the best interests of all energy users.
Licensed and regulated by Ofgem, we make impartial decisions that balance sustainability, affordability and security. Our organisation is fully independent from government, the regulator and all commercial interests, with a clear focus on system-wide benefit, long term thing and public value.
The time to deliver is now. Join the energy transformation and help shape the future.
Your energy. Our future. Together
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.
More Information
This role closes at 23:59, on the date displayed on the top of this advert, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. Interviews will be held w/c 3rd August 2026
Research shows that some people may hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. At NESO, we believe potential comes in many forms and we're committed to a fair, inclusive recruitment
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. If this role sparks your interest but you're not sure you tick every box, we still want to hear from you. process where everyone has the opportunity to show their talents. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds.