RESP Data, Governance & Assurance Analyst/Support

About the Role

National Energy System Operator (NESO) is seeking a Data Governance and Assurance Analyst to join the Regional Energy System Planner within the Strategic Energy Planning Team. This pivotal role is responsible for embedding and enabling data governance frameworks and policies within the 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 Wokingham, Warwick or Glasgow 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.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the design, implementation, and operation of standardised data sharing processes, including request intake, triage, approval, fulfilment, review, and closure.
• Support the wider data governance framework, contributing to governance artefacts, standards, and guidance relevant to data sharing and access.
• Act as a process expert for data sharing, supporting the day-to-day handling of data sharing request and acting as the main point of contact for stakeholders.
• Provide assurance evidence, reporting, insights to governance forums, assurance reviews, and audit activities, highlighting risks, trends, and control gaps.
• Support the maintenance and assurance of a centralised data sharing and data request register, ensuring clear capture of purpose, access, approvals, and decisions.
• Coordinate and support the review, approval, lifecycle management of Data Sharing Agreements (DSAs), working closely with Legal, information Security, and Data Governance.
• Assess data sharing requests for privacy, security, legal, and governance risks, escalating exceptions and supporting mitigation actions as required.
• Ensure all data sharing activities align with data classification, purpose limitation, access control, retention, and onward-sharing principles, methods and procedures.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK by the start of employment. Visa sponsorship may not be available for this role and will be considered in line with business requirements.

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:

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and proactive approach to issue identification and resolution.
• Understanding of data governance frameworks.
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable with change and able to work with evolving governance frameworks and data tools.

Experience & Knowledge

• Experience in data governance or data management roles
• Hand-on experience in data governance, data quality, or data management roles
• Experience in contributing to process improvement
• 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

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At NESO, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

What You'll Get

A competitive salary of £44,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience and capabilityAs well as your base salary, NESO's core benefits are the essential perks and advantages that form part of your employee package. - You will receive a bonus based on company performance- 26 days annual leave as standard - A competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. - Annual Enrollment to NESO Savings Plan, when you save between £20- £500 a month from your take-home pay, we will pay a 50% matching contribution.

NESO's flexible benefits programme provides you with more flexibility around your health, lifestyle and protection benefits, here's just a few available:

- Flexible Bank Holidays & Holiday Trading

- Additional Birthday Day Off

- Cycle to Work Scheme, Retail & Gym Discounts

- Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & Personal Accident Insurance

About Us

At the National Energy System Operator (NESO), we play a vital role in tackling climate change and securing Great Britain's energy future. We already operate the world's fastest decarbonising electricity system and are working towards our ambition to run it carbon-free for a short period this year - provided the market supplies electricity exclusively from renewable sources. Alongside this, we provide expert advice to government on how to deliver a clean power system by 2030.

In autumn 2024, the Electricity System Operator (ESO) transitioned to become NESO - an independent, expert public corporation with a whole-system view across electricity, gas, and hydrogen. NESO operates independently and transparently, always acting in the best interests of all energy users.

Licensed and regulated by Ofgem, we make impartial decisions that balance sustainability, affordability and security. Our organisation is fully independent from government, the regulator and all commercial interests, with a clear focus on system-wide benefit, long term thing and public value.

The time to deliver is now. Join the energy transformation and help shape the future.

Your energy. Our future. Together

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.

More Information

This role closes at 23:59, on the day before date shown above, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

Research shows that some people may hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. At NESO, we believe potential comes in many forms and we're committed to a fair, inclusive recruitment

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. If this role sparks your interest but you're not sure you tick every box, we still want to hear from you. process where everyone has the opportunity to show their talents. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds.