About the Role

Great Britain's electricity system is undergoing an ambitious, exciting and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, greener system, one that protects the planet and serves generations to come.

The Energy System Operator (ESO) are now looking for Security Governance Analysts to join us. The Security governance analyst will join the Security Governance (or Sector) Team and work closely with the security team and the wider Digital, Data and Technology teams. The role will be to support the Security governance function with conducting research, gathering and implementing data, analysing information, stakeholder management, communicating findings and implementing solutions. The role will provide support to governance, focusing on security policies and frameworks, performance and reporting, strategy and organisation and project management. Working across multiple projects, you’ll be integral in coordinating and supporting multiple projects.

The Security Governance Analysts will play a critical role in aiding the success of the team in developing and implementing governance across the security function. They will maintain and continuously improve policies, standards and procedures, collaborating across teams to drive adoption and adherence to our policies and guidelines and contribute to the continuous improvement of strategic roadmaps. There are a broad range of responsibilities and challenges, the Security Governance Analyst will be collaborating in an advisory role where they will build on their experiences.

This role can be based from Wokingham or Warwick, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home.

About us

As Great Britain’s electricity system operator (ESO), we sit at the heart of the electricity system, using our outstanding engineering and commercial expertise to balance electricity supply and demand. Ultimately, we keep the electricity flowing directly to where it’s needed, second by second.

Becoming the National Energy System Operator
In 2024, the ESO will transition to becoming the National Energy System Operator, or NESO for short. Previously denoted as the Future System Operator (or FSO), the new National Energy System Operator will be the independent body responsible for planning Great Britain’s electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system.

The ESO, including all of its existing roles, will be 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 will be 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 the ESO are today, 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

• Aiding the leads of security functions with key project plans, performance and reporting, policies and frameworks, data analysis and research.
• Supporting governance operations, including administrative tasks such as preparing meetings and papers, taking minutes and creating accessible channels and routes for the work conducted by the governance function.
• Engaging and collaborating with a range of stakeholders, and also creating and updating a stakeholder database for governance.
• Participate across the security governance function to aid in project/ work strand delivery as required.

About You

• What we do isn’t just important – it’s essential. That’s why we look to recruit experts in their field. In this case, we’re looking for someone who:
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible and adapt to a range of variety of projects and tasks.
• Stakeholder management experience, and organisation skills to create streamlined ways of working.
• Can communicate with people at all levels, gaining their confidence becoming a trusted member of their team.
• Ability to assemble complex ideas, issues, and observations into clear and simple explanations, ensuring that communication is prioritised to deliver greatest consumer value and improved outcomes.
• Demonstrates the ability, when appropriate, to challenge or push Leadership during critical thinking opportunities.
• Knowledge of cyber security and physical and personnel security is an advantage.

What You'll Get

A competitive salary between £50,000 – 60,000 – 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%.

You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and professional success. From a competitive salary to flexible work arrangements, we promote your work-life balance. Enjoy fit for purpose wellbeing and lifestyle offerings, ongoing skill development aligned to our Purpose and Values, and be part of a supportive community that values your individuality and where you can belong.

More Information

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.

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