Over the last year, the Flexibility Markets team has procured over 700MW of Flexibility Service, launched our Flexibility Product Roadmap, and gained a new Market Platform (Electron Connect). We are excited to expand our team, and in the role you will be responsible for:

• Supporting procurement activities in flexibility, e.g., producing publicly facing documentation to enable market participation and activities to engage potential flexibility service providers.
• Leading stakeholder engagement activities with flexibility service providers and potential providers to increase market liquidity across the flexibility market space.
• Supporting cost-benefit analysis work that compares flexible services and reinforcements.
• Collaborating on building the flexibility strategy for the next 5 to 10 years, applying market knowledge to assess the best approaches and how this will impact market liquidity.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

• Enthusiasm for learning new skills and concepts and being able to adapt as this changes.
• Understanding economic principles as a foundation for supporting and understanding market design. Preferably, I have experience operating in the electricity market.
• Excellent skills and experience in completing data or cost-benefit analyses and reporting these results are essential. Additionally, some background in Python programming would be beneficial.
• The ability to present complex concepts to different internal and external audiences with various backgrounds and understanding.
• Experience building relationships with a range of stakeholders and gathering information on various jobs.

About The Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keeps customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity while developing the flexible networks vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net-zero tomorrow.

Why not join us and help power change? We’re looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You’ll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for your work.

Benefits

We offer an excellent package with 34 days of annual leave entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing, and much more. View our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants with all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment, and upon joining SSE. Search for ‘Inclusion & Diversity at SSE‘ to find out more.

What’s Next?

All applications should be made online, and I’ll contact you after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibility requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact stacey.watson@sse.com / 01738342529.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you’ll need to complete our pre-employment screening process, which includes a criminality and credit check.

Job Perks

Base Location: Flexible UK | We’re proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work; this role is no exception. However, we will need your base ‘home’ location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots around the UK.

Salary: £40,600 – £61,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time, 37 hours | Flexible First options available