Energy Development Officer

Energy Development Officer, Warwick (Hybrid)

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy.  We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need.  We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

The Energy Development Officer plays a key role within the Energy Balancing team, shaping and delivering regulatory and commercial frameworks that support compliant, effective operations and the transition to net zero. You will drive improvements across UK and EU gas arrangements, ensure systems and processes remain fit for purpose, and deputise for the Settlement Officer, supporting the leadership of a team of Settlement Analysts.

Join us, and help be the energy behind the change.

About the role

In this role, you will:

• Design and deliver operational processes and system requirements to ensure compliance with evolving Energy Balancing obligations.
• Lead end-to-end User Acceptance Testing (UAT), assuring changes meet business, regulatory and commercial requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement of Energy Balancing tools, systems and processes.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support the evolution of the energy regime and transition to net zero.
• Produce clear, insight-driven reports and dashboards from complex data to inform decision-making.
• Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance on Energy Balancing rules, codes and frameworks to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support accurate financial and regulatory reporting, including forecasting and planning.
• Contribute to the Network Emergency Management Team, including training, exercises and incident response.
• Collaborate across teams to provide data supporting commercial strategy and regulatory reporting. 

About you

• Understanding of National Gas Transmission’s regulatory and commercial obligations
• Quick learner with strong analytical capability
• Experience working with stakeholders on technical or compliance matters
• Ability to analyse complex systems and ensure regulatory alignment
• Strong problem-solving skills with a structured, pragmatic approach
• Comfortable working independently and driving progress
• Proactive, curious and focused on continuous improvement
• Experience delivering complex change initiatives
• Effective communicator, able to engage and influence stakeholders

What we offer

•            Salary between £44k-51k (DOE) + up to 6% bonus

•            26 days’ holiday + bank holidays, with option to buy more

•            Market-leading pension – we’ll double your contributions (up to 18% combined possible)

•            Market-leading life assurance (10x salary) + income protection

•            Flexible opt-in private healthcare, dental, tech & more

•            Enhanced family leave policies

•            24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Additional perks

•            Hybrid working (3 days onsite per week)

•            Volunteering and charitable giving programmes

•            Onsite gym, classes & sports clubs

•            Canteen, coffee shop & free parking

About us

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy.  Gas is an essential part of a secure energy supply in Britain, and will continue to play a vital role for decades to come.  More than ever, we need the security that gas brings to keep the lights on, businesses running, and to protect jobs. National Gas provides that security.

We are responsible for transporting gas to power stations, major industries, storage facilities, more than 500,000 businesses, and 23 million homes through nearly 5,000 miles of pipes across Britain.

National Gas is also proud to lead the way in transforming the energy network for a net zero future. Gas provides the energy security to support renewable electricity generation, and we are developing our infrastructure to transport hydrogen and carbon dioxide across the country. 

We are committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve.  We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation, and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

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