EMR Policy Analyst - NESO

at  National Grid

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.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop and maintain an overall understanding of the policy, rules and regulations relating to the CM and CfD, and expertise in specific areas.
• Provide expert advice to EMR DB and NESO colleagues to promote clear and consistent understanding and application of the policy and rules and operation of the schemes.
• Build relationships with DESNZ, Ofgem, participants and wider stakeholders and work collaboratively to identify and resolve issues with the operation of the schemes to ensure they continue to achieve policy intent.
• Contribute to preparation of consultation responses, including assessing their impact on the EMR DB and providing clear explanation and evidence for the team’s position on various policies.
• Work with the delivery teams to identity improvements to CM and CfD policy, rules and regulations, improving the experience for participants and ensuring ongoing value for money for end consumers.
• Represent EMR DB at external working groups, meetings and events.

ABOUT YOU

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. We are looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience in a regulatory, policy or codes role.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, and can confidently build networks and engage with internal and external parties
• Ability to work independently to balance multiple activities, including prioritising own workload to manage uncertainty
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, able to quickly gasp new policy or operational issues and identify solutions.

National Energy System Operator’s (NESO) strength lies in our people. Together, we’re shaping the future where clean, affordable energy is accessible for all. Every day is an opportunity to make a real difference, accelerating the progress of sustainable GB energy, keeping people connected and society thriving as we create a brighter tomorrow.
This role sits within the EMR Delivery Body (EMR DB), which administers the Capacity Market (CM) and Contracts for Difference (CfD) schemes. There is currently a significant focus on both schemes from DESNZ, Ofgem, participants and wider stakeholders to assess their ongoing effectiveness and how they need to evolve in the changing energy market.
As a member of an externally facing team, you will work closely with DESNZ and Ofgem on developing strategy, policy and Rules, including unblocking pain points for participants and shaping how the schemes work in the future.
You will be able to take ownership of complex policy issues, building your expertise and providing this to policymakers, NESO colleagues and industry stakeholders.
This role is based from our Warwick office, 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.