We’re looking for an ESA Technical Governance Group Market Design Advisor (Grade 12) to join the Market Design team at Elexon on a permanent basis.
In this role, you’ll act as a subject matter expert in flexibility market standards and interoperability, supporting the development and governance of the Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) programme. You’ll provide authoritative technical and strategic advice to the Technical Governance Group, ensuring the integrity, interoperability, and future-proofing of standards across flexibility markets.
This is a highly specialised role, focused on device-level standards, information exchange, and technical governance, working closely with Ofgem, industry stakeholders, and standards bodies.
What you’ll do:
Provide technical and strategic advice to the SSES Technical Governance Group and Chair
Maintain and evolve the technical framework for ESAs, including the CLFCS
Review and assure technical proposals, standards, and documentation
Support the development and implementation of interoperability and assurance frameworks
Lead and contribute to market design and technical analysis work
Provide SME input on industry change impacting flexibility markets
Engage with stakeholders across standards bodies, regulators, and industry participants
Monitor and interpret global and European standards developments (e.g. IEC, ETSI, ISO)
Support development of consultation responses and engagement materials
Contribute to cross-team initiatives and provide technical leadership across Elexon
What you’ll bring:
Deep expertise in flexibility market standards and interoperability
Strong operational knowledge and practical experience of implementation of OpenADR 3.1, PAS1878, and related standards
Experience working with device-level technologies (e.g. EV chargers, smart heat, battery storage)
Understanding of information exchange, metering, and system integration standards
Ability to provide credible, authoritative technical advice to senior stakeholders
Experience working with regulators, standards bodies, or governance groups
Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks, issues, and dependencies
Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
Experience in energy, utilities, or regulated environments
Knowledge of BSC, flexibility markets, or market design (desirable)
What’s in it for you:
Salary - £68,000
Excellent benefits including bonus, private medical insurance and generous pension scheme
The opportunity to work within a thriving organisation which can support your growth and development
We operate a hybrid working approach with 2 days in our London office
Our culture
We believe a diverse and inclusive culture allows innovation and creativity to flourish. We are committed to continuously improving our culture for our colleagues and stakeholders. Through our hugely successful Diversity Forum, Mental Health First Aid network and regular programme of activities and events, we celebrate difference and recognise the value of employee wellbeing, which is a consistent outcome from annual employee surveys that we conduct. Likewise, as a community, we like to support each other, and all agree Elexon is a great place to work with a great workspace too!
At Elexon, we want to:
Provide true equality of opportunity
Attract and retain diverse talent
Listen to all voices
Be representative of the communities we work in
Be a role model for Diversity and Inclusion in the industry
Elexon together, embracing differences, listening to all voices
Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape the future of energy services.
