Title: Innovation Business Partner - NESO
Location: Warwick, GB, CV34 6DA
Division: NESO Innovation Strategy
Job Type:
Requisition Number: 60532
Department: ESO
Job Function: Strategy
About the role
National Energy System Operator (NESO) is on a journey towards a sustainable and secure energy future. Together we build on this momentum, advancing the Electricity System Operator’s (ESO) plan for zero carbon operability of the electricity system by 2025.
As an Innovation Business Partner, you are instrumental to our journey towards zero carbon. You will work across NESO, and with external stakeholders, to ensure that we are delivering against our existing plans. This is a highly visible role – building relationships with and working closely with senior managers and collaborating with their teams to identify the problems and challenges they face that could be resolved through innovation.
Innovation is about establishing a safe, collaborative space in which to explore higher-risk technologies and ways of working. Our innovation function works to foster and embed a culture of innovation in the business, while ensuring we stay focused on solving issues affecting the industry as well as our priority challenges. Join us and you would be working on developing some of our exciting ongoing projects as well as guiding the business in figuring out where to invest next.
This role can be based from Wokingham or Warwick and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home.
Key accountabilities
- You will embed yourself in one, or more, of our Directorates (and others as our new organisation’s roles develop) and spearhead their innovation activity.
- You will understand the key strategic challenges and priorities of innovation, the Directorate(s) and the wider organisation.
- Work with subject matter experts and industry innovators to develop, launch and facilitate the delivery of innovation projects.
- Work alongside the other Innovation Business Partners, and the wider Innovation team, to coordinate innovation activities that run across the business.
- Report on innovation activities to senior leadership for full visibility of projects.
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. In this case, we’re looking for someone who:
Essential – you must have several years of demonstrable experience in the below
- You must be a ‘self-starter’ – being a detective is an essential part of this role, developing a network of key individuals across the organisation as your go-to sounding board for ideas and finding out about the latest developments internally (and across the industry).
- You must have experience of identifying external partners for projects and managing them through the ‘mini-tender’ (RFP), contracting and project startup processes.
- Stakeholder engagement, stakeholder management and relationship building are all essential skills – liaising with internal teams and external partners to set up and support projects.
- Project management – supporting the development and delivery of projects through their full life cycle.
- Self-management – ability to manage competing priorities and change in a fast-paced environment. Strong organisational and communication skills are an absolute must!
- Strong analytical, problem solving and collaboration skills.
- Experience of working within a regulated environment.
Desirable:
- Understanding of the GB Energy system.
- Experience of managing Network Innovation Allowance (NIA) innovation projects through their life cycle from idea, through pitch development and contracting to ongoing management and close down.
- Knowledge of the Strategic Innovation Fund and experience in sourcing ideas and partners for projects.
What you'll get
A competitive salary between £53,000 – 63,000 – 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.
About us
National Energy System Operator (NESO) has a key role to play in tackling climate change by transitioning GB’s electricity system to net zero. We already operate the fastest decarbonising electricity system in the world, with an ambition for zero carbon power operation by 2030 when there is sufficient renewable generation. We are also providing advice to the Government on achieving a decarbonised power system by 2030.
So, join the energy transformation and help shape the future.
Your energy, our future, together.
More information
This role closes on 21/10/2024 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.
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.