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National Grid Electricity System Restoration Manager - ESO in Wokingham, United Kingdom
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.
Not only are we working on exciting and world-leading thinking and activities, the ESO is also an exciting place to work. Our business plan sets out what we will do in our regulatory period to meet the challenges of the future and deliver cleaner and affordable energy – and in this plan, we share how we are transforming the way we work using technology and innovation to do things differently.
As Restoration Manager you will be leading a team who, on behalf of the ESO, will work collaboratively with our internal and external Stakeholders to ensure provision of Electricity System Restoration assurance. You will develop policy and test plans to ensure external contractual obligations for Restoration Contractors are being met and both transmission & Distribution asset capabilities are maintained.
This role can be based from Wokingham or Warwick (with travel to other offices), 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
At National Grid ESO, our mission is to meet the challenges of the future and deliver cleaner, affordable electricity. We constantly strive to do this better by using technology and innovation to transform the way we work.
Becoming the National Energy System Operator
In Summer of 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
Provide leadership and set direction for Restoration team that is accountable for:
Driving whole system thinking across the team and how this impacts on restoration
Ensuring that strategic restoration decisions are made informed by restoration model results
Ensuring that the GB Transmission & Distribution System infrastructure and procedures are resilient to support the restoration of the GB network in the event of a partial or total shutdown
Ensuring that the ENCC and Incident Centres have appropriate facilities to carry out restoration
Organising the assurance testing of Electricity System Restoration Contractors
Assisting strategic decisions regarding contracts for the Restoration Contractors, including advising on the commercial aspects of the Electricity System Restoration contractual requirements;
Undertaking responsibility for National Grid’s Electricity System Restoration policy and test plans to ensure delivery of contractual requirements
leading on Electricity System Restoration incentive scheme forecasts and development
Support the transition of the Electricity System Restoration Standard (ESRS) into BAU
Represent National Grid ESO at internal and external liaison meetings such as Electricity Task Group and E3C to discuss and provide visibility of restoration strategies.
Create a high performing culture where every team member is fully engaged and knows the value they create for the organisation
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. Training and authorising (where relevant) team members in minimum time to maintain business continuity and support development moves.
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:
Whole system operation including Electiricy and Gas
Electricity Transmission primary and secondary assets
Gas Transmission primary and secondary assets
Electricity Licence, Codes and framework agreements
Power Station operational capabilities
Electricity market operation, Balancing schemes and Balancing Settlement Code
What you'll get
A competitive salary between £72,000 – £78,000pa – 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%.
As we work towards creating a cleaner, greener, and more affordable future for all, we also work towards creating a place for our teammates to belong, with professional and personal growth and positive well-being.
Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximise your potential along your career journey.
A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table.
Generous Total Rewards Plan – comprising of health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits.
More Information
This role closes on 26th June 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 (https://jobs.nationalgrid.com/UK/content/Diversity-equity-and-inclusion/?locale=en_GB) , 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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