About the role

This is 9 months fixed term contract

The UK has set out its ambition to be net zero by 2050 and the energy industry is responding – together we are building a cleaner, greener Britain.

As the Resilience Manager, you will be leading a new team of around 10 people consisting of Resilience Engineers and Analysts. On behalf of the ESO, this team will work with internal and external stakeholders to drive the importance of risk identification and resilience, and minimise the impact of disruptions through proactive preparation and effective responses to incidents.

This role can be based from Wokingham or Warwick 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

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.

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 has:
• Working knowledge of risk and control frameworks and resilience risks relating to system operations.
• Working knowledge of electricity/gas system operation.
• Whole energy system knowledge, ideally with previous work experience across different utilities in the energy sector.
• Working knowledge of Electricity Licence, Codes and framework agreements.
• Knowledge of electricity market operation, Balancing schemes and Balancing Settlement Code.
• Ability to build strong networks across the industry.
• Strong Stakeholder engagement skills – ability to work and influence collaboratively with multiple. parties across the energy Industry, and within ESO, managing potentially conflicting interests.

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £59000-£84000 – dependent on experience and capability.
As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus of up to 15% of your salary for stretch performance, 28 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.

Key Accountabilities

• Define and manage whole system resilience risks and establish how those outside of risk appetite are to be mitigated.
• Coordinate the team activities and input into climate resilience and the development of relevant standards.
• Deliver the whole system annual risk report to DESNZ/Ofgem in line with the Licence obligations.
• Provide regular updates to senior stakeholders, as required, on the status of resilience controls, how they are fit for purpose, any risks to be mitigated, and how they will be addressed.
• Represent the ESO at external groups and forums, as a resilience expert, such as Electricity Task Group and E3C.
• Create a strong and close relationship with all relevant stakeholders and customers (internal and external) dealing promptly with interface liaison issues.
• Develop your team members to drive performance and to create a strong career path and progression.

What you'll need

• System Planning and Operation experience.
• Project Management experience.
• Transmission and Distribution Interface.
• Whole System Planning.

More information

This is 9 months FTC
This role closes on 11th Sept 2024 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. Interviews will be in the w.c. 16th Sept 2024.
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.