Overview

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.

At National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO), we’re aiming to operate a zero-carbon electricity system for Great Britain by 2025. This means using wind, solar and hydropower – without relying on any carbon-based generators to balance the grid.

The ESG (Environmental, Societal and Governance) Lead will play a key role in advancing our ESG initiatives. This role is pivotal in helping us enhance our ESG efforts, aligning them with sustainability goals and best practices, and ensuring we make informed decisions for the pursuit of responsible business practices.

In this position, you will collaborate closely with the teams across our business to gather and coordinate the data required for environmental reporting. This role will extend to building and developing the process, improving the implementation, monitoring and reporting of our ESG initiatives.

This role is based from Warwick, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home.

Becoming the Energy Future System Operator

As you may have seen the Government and Ofgem have asked the ESO to take on new roles and responsibilities

Becoming the Energy Future System Operator is a critical step to help deliver a reliable and clean energy transition for all. The ESO, including all of its existing roles, will be at the heart of the new Future System Operator, taking on additional roles with a whole energy system mindset to drive progress towards net zero while maintaining energy security and minimising costs for consumers.

The new organisation will be set up as a public corporation with operational independence from government – bringing parties together to support optimised decision making and action. As now, it will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements. It is anticipated that the new organisation will be up and running by or in 2024.

The time to act on climate change 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:

  • With direction from the Senior Internal Communications & Corporate Responsibility Manager, support the delivery of environmental reporting for the ESO, including the collection and analysis of data on the company’s environmental performance.
  • Taking the lead in collecting and analysing ESG data, producing concise and informative reports and proposals, suitable for internal and external sharing.
  • Staying updated on simplified ESG reporting frameworks and standards, suitable for our business and in line with best practice.
  • Keeping up to date with changes in environmental reporting requirements, ensuring that any changes are incorporated into the ESO’s approach.
  • Taking the lead in improving our ESG reporting by designing and implementing pragmatic sustainability initiatives tailored to our business, considering resource efficiency, waste reduction, and localised environmental impacts.
  • Developing communication materials to provide updates on the company’s environmental performance to internal and external stakeholders, employees, and the general public.
  • Working with the Colleague Communications and Engagement team to develop communications/ campaigns that build awareness and foster the move towards a more sustainability-minded culture.
  • Supporting the Colleague Communications and Engagement team in involving colleagues in sustainable initiatives and volunteering.
  • Supporting with the delivery of projects and ad-hoc requests, as required by the Corporate Affairs leadership team from time to time.

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 has:

  • Degree level/relevant professional qualification.
  • 3 years of experience in ESG reporting, sustainability, corporate social responsibility, or similar roles.
  • Familiarity with ESG principles and their applicability to small and medium-sized enterprises.
  • Ability to analyse data, draw insights and prepare proposals that inform decision-making.
  • Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders and convey ESG efforts effectively.
  • Project management abilities to execute ESG projects.
  • Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Collaboration skills to work across departments and drive ESG improvements.

What you’ll get

A competitive salary between £45,000 – £50,000pa – dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance 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 number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

More information

This role closes on 13/12/2023 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.