About the role

Great Britain's electricity system is undergoing an ambitious, exciting and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, greener system, one that protects the planet and serves generations to come.

Looking for a new challenge in the energy landscape?

We are seeking a Commercial Data Analyst to join our dynamic Markets department within the National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO).

This pivotal role is ideal for individuals with a background in Economics, Commerce, or a technical field who are eager to contribute to the transition to a zero-carbon electricity system. Our teams are instrumental in enabling participation in real-time markets, ensuring we meet the evolving needs of our customers, and contribute to consumer value in a decarbonizing GB electricity system.

Join one of these teams as a Commercial Data Analyst - Balancing Services Optimisation team - a group that manages over £200m in balancing service expenditures to ensure the security of our electricity system at the lowest cost. As a part of this team, you'll contribute to the procurement of essential frequency services and play a significant role in transitioning from traditional to new frequency services, including developing and introducing innovative procurement strategies.

This role is perfect for someone excited to support the evolution of our energy system towards more efficient and sustainable practices.

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.

Please note: This role operates on a rota pattern, including weekends and bank holidays, with standby cover out of hours, offering additional remuneration for these commitments.

About you

We do not expect you to have an energy background. Instead, we are seeking individuals with a genuine passion for learning, coupled with natural professional curiosity and an eagerness to understand the transmission Response & Reserve Energy Services work. In addition, you will need to demonstrate:

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in MS Excel
• Competent in one or more programming languages (VBA, R, Python etc)
• Commercial acumen with experience in auction design or market optimisation will be highly beneficial
• Skilled in data visualisation (e.g., Power BI) and passionate about process improvement
• Quick learner, capable of working under pressure and tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to engage with internal and external stakeholders
• Interest in the energy sector, with knowledge of power systems engineering being advantageous but not mandatory
• Qualifications: Degree level in STEM subject or equivalent

What you'll do

From day one, you will be involved in delivering value for consumers, mainly by:

• Support the development, design, and delivery of market mechanisms to mitigate system risks and enable zero carbon operations.
• Collaborate with various ESO teams to develop strategies for operational management and support core processes.
• Play a crucial role in the Balancing Services Optimisation team, optimizing the procurement of frequency services to secure the system at the lowest cost.
• Drive change and deliver fast-paced projects, enhancing our stakeholder experience through effective communication, collaboration, and curiosity.

If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the mix of technical and commercial expertise we require, we would be excited to welcome you to our team.

What you'll get

A competitive salary of circa £49,000 -60,000 – dependent on capability. In addition you will be entitle holiday and standby out of hours pay.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance, 26 days annual leave as standard and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.

About us

Becoming the National Energy System Operator

In Summer of 2024, the ESO will transition to becoming the National Energy System Operator, or NESO for short. Previously denoted as the Future System Operator (or FSO), the new National Energy System Operator will be the independent body responsible for planning Great Britain’s electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system.

The ESO, including all of its existing roles, will be at the heart of the new National Energy System Operator. As NESO, we will build on our existing roles, capabilities, and ways of working significantly to create an organisation the energy system and its users’ need. Our new capabilities will enable us to look across vectors, including electricity, natural gas and hydrogen, and crucially consider the trade-offs between them.

The organisation will be set up as a public corporation with its own Board of independent directors, with complete operational independence from government, the regulator and any and all commercial interest. As the ESO are today, NESO will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements and obligated to identify optimal solutions to system operations and planning in the most sustainable, affordable and secure way for all.

The time to deliver is now. As part of our team, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

More information

This role closes on 24th April at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. 

We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

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.

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