Job Description

As the Electricity System Operator (ESO) for Great Britain we are in a privileged position. We sit at the heart of the energy system, balancing electricity supply and demand second by second. Together with industry

As the Resilience Manager, you will be leading a new team of around 10 people consisting of Resilience Engineers and Analysts. On behalf of the ESO this team will work with internal and external stakeholders to drive the importance of risk identification and resilience, and minimise the impact of disruptions through proactive preparation and effective responses to incidents.

1. Key Accountabilities

Successful candidates would be accountable for:

· Define and manage whole system resilience risks and establish how those outside of risk appetite are to be mitigated.

· Coordinate the team activities and input into climate resilience and the development of relevant standards.

· Deliver the whole system annual risk report to DESNZ/Ofgem in line with the Licence obligations.

· Provide regular updates to senior stakeholders, as required, on the status of resilience controls, how they are fit for purpose, any risks to be mitigated, and how they will be addressed.

· Represent the ESO at external groups and forums, as a resilience expert, such as Electricity Task Group and E3C.

· 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.

2. Knowledge, Experience & Technical Know How

Working knowledge of risk and control frameworks and resilience risks relating to system operations

Working knowledge of electricity/gas system operation

Whole energy system knowledge, ideally with previous work experience across different utilities in the energy sector

Working knowledge of Electricity Licence, Codes and framework agreements

Knowledge of electricity market operation, Balancing schemes and Balancing Settlement Code

Ability to build strong networks across the industry, and within ESO, managing potentially conflicting interests.

Essential Qualification (at appointment): Relevant professional experience.

Engineering degree or a degree in a STEM subject.

Relevant operational experience will also be considered