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Our people

Together, we are energising progress.

NESO builds on our experience as the Electricity System Operator (ESO), where we kept the lights on by balancing electricity supply and demand every day. Now, we’re taking a broader view by looking at the whole energy system, not just electricity.

We’re bringing in new skills, fresh ideas, and strong partnerships to deliver more value for the UK. Our people are key to this. We’re investing in them so they’re ready for the future.

We want to attract and grow talent from all parts of the energy sector. Technology will help us move faster, but it’s our people who will lead the way to a greener future.

We focus on building a wide range of skills that understand how different parts of the energy system connect, and developing strengths in digital tools, problem-solving, and communication. We’re committed to being inclusive and making sure everyone feels they belong.

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Join us in powering a net zero future

The UK aims to reach net zero by 2050. NESO is helping make that happen, and we need passionate people to join us. No matter your career stage, NESO offers purpose, support, and top-tier training to help you grow.

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2,124
No. of employees (correct as of July 2025)
35.5%
Ethnic diversity of employees (correct as of July 2025)
5.9 years
Tenure of employees (correct as of July 2025)
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Executive Leadership Team

Led by the Executive Director, NESO's Executive Leadership Team has overall responsibility for the National Energy System Operator.
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Meet the NESO Board

NESO’s board of directors are responsible for shaping NESO’s strategy in line with our purpose and making sure we have the resources, risk approach, controls, and governance we need to deliver it.
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NESO's stakeholder groups

We’re passionate about transparency. That’s why we’ve established a number of stakeholder groups.