Overview

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This pivotal role is responsible for embedding and enabling data governance frameworks and policies within the Regional Energy System Planner (RESP) Team. You will enable first line assurance through collaborating with members of our data community to ensure data quality, maintain key governance artefacts, and drive continuous improvement in data management practices. Acting as a governance leader, you’ll provide expert advice, facilitate issue resolution, and support the delivery of robust management information.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape NESO’s data landscape, working at the heart of our data community to ensure our data is accurate, secure, and fit for purpose. This role can be based from Warwick or Wokingham, 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

The creation of National Energy System Operator (NESO) is driven by an urgent need to unify and optimise our approach to energy. 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

In Autumn of 2024, the ESO transitioned to National Energy System Operator, or NESO for short. The NESO is the independent body responsible for planning Great Britain’s electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system. 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 commercial interest. NESO will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements and will 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’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

Key Accountabilities

• Monitor and enable the implementation of the data governance framework and policies.
• Produce and maintain management information (MI) dashboards and reports to track governance metrics and data quality.
• Coordinate and communicate with data owners, stewards, and other business units involved in data activities.
• Be a governance leader as part of our data community alongside business units, IT teams, and data stewards to embed data governance requirements into day-to-day operations and new initiatives.
• Initiate continuous improvement of data governance tools and procedures.
• Lead with root cause analysis and resolution of data quality issues.
• Maintain metadata including data catalogue, data dictionary, business glossary and ownership records.
• Be an authority for data governance queries, providing clear communication and advice to stakeholders.
• Facilitate data issue management, tracking data incidents through to resolution and capturing lessons learned.

About You

• Superb analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and proactive approach to issue identification and resolution.
• Comfortable with change and able to work with evolving governance frameworks and data tools.
• Experience in data governance, data management or data quality roles.
• Exposure to data governance frameworks and practical application in an enterprise environment.
• Experience in data issue remediation or control testing and monitoring.
• Familiarity with data tools (Power BI, SQL).
• Understanding of data privacy, data security, and compliance requirements.
• Experience in contributing to process improvement.

What You'll Get

• A competitive salary between £43,000 - £58,000 per annum, dependent on experience and capability. Bonus based on company performance, 26 days annual leave, and a contributory pension scheme with company contribution up to 12%.
• Full support and career-development resources, diverse and inclusive community, and a Generous Total Rewards Plan covering health, finance, work/life balance, and career benefits.

More Information

This role closes on 24th October 2025 at 23:59. We encourage candidates to apply early as publishing closing dates can vary. We are committed to a workforce that values diversity and supports flexible working and development opportunities.