About The Role National Energy System Operator (NESO) recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals, and we encourage you to join us as Great Britain’s energy system undergoes an ambitious, exciting, and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. We are now looking for a Volta Programme Technical Lead to join us The Programme Technical Lead will be responsible for bringing deep technical expertise to the programme, ensuring that technical challenges are addressed, and the solutions are feasible. They help bridge the gap between idea and prototype. This role can be based from Wokingham or Warwick, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home. Key Accountabilities Technical Vision and Strategy Define the technical vision and strategy for the programme, ensuring it aligns with NESO’s goals and future control room’s roadmap. Lead the design of technical solutions, ensuring they are scalable, secure and aligned with best practices. Identify potential roadblocks and work with relevant teams to mitigate technical risks. Validation and Transition to Production: Ensure that proof of concepts generated from innovation projects undergo rigorous validation and meet predefined criteria before transitioning them to delivery teams for production. Evaluate the technical feasibility of projects and identify potential risks early in the project. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to facilitate a smooth handover and implementation process, providing necessary support and guidance as needed. Establish clear validation processes and criteria to ensure the successful transition of innovative solutions to production. Continuous Improvement and Learning: Drive a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the programme, leveraging feedback, insights, and lessons learned from all projects. Refine processes, methodologies, and capabilities based on insights gained, aiming to enhance innovation excellence across the organization. Encourage and support experimentation with emerging technologies and methodologies to stay at the forefront of industry advancements About You Deep understanding of power system operation Knowledge of future energy grid, integration of renewable energy Good understanding of machine learning techniques, AI/ML applications in power systems. A detail-oriented mindset. A passion for problem solving and critical thinking. What You'll Get A competitive salary between £60,000 – 70,000 – 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 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. About The National Energy System Operator (NESO) In Autumn of 2024, the ESO transitioned to National Energy System Operator, or NESO for short. Previously denoted as the Future System Operator (or FSO), the new National Energy System Operator is 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, are now 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 is 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 was the ESO, 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. More Information This role closes on 16/10/2024 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. On 1 October 2024, we're becoming the National Energy System Operator (NESO). NESO’s new careers site goes live on Monday 7 October. In the meantime, you’ll still see National Grid branding. The job application process remains the same. If you have any questions, please contact: box.TalentAcquisitionnationalgrideso.com