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National Grid Contracts Manager in Warwick, United Kingdom
About the role
The UK has set out its ambition to be net zero by 2050 and the energy industry is responding – together we are building a cleaner, greener Britain.
As the Operational Contracts Manager, you will lead and manage a team responsible for the performance management of balancing services contracts (£500m) – ensuring that the Control Room has the services and products that it requires, now and into the future. Ongoing account management support for over 200 service providers, delivering excellent customer service.
About you
What we do isn’t just important – it’s essential. That’s why we look to recruit experts in their field. In this case, we’re looking for someone who has:
• Experience within electricity market operation and knowledge of ancillary service markets.
• Proficiency in reporting tools such as PowerBI.
• Understanding of Electricity Licence, Codes and framework agreements.
• Experience in Contract Management.
• Understanding of Electricity Value chain and differing business models of service providers.
• Understanding of Regulation and price control.
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.
About us
As Great Britain’s electricity system operator (ESO), we sit at the heart of the electricity system, using our outstanding engineering and commercial expertise to balance electricity supply and demand. Ultimately, we keep the electricity flowing directly to where it’s needed, second by second.
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.
What you'll get
A competitive salary between £60000 – 74000 – dependent on experience and capability.
As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus for stretch performance, 28 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%.
You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and professional success. From a competitive salary to flexible work arrangements, we promote your work-life balance. Enjoy fit for purpose wellbeing and lifestyle offerings, ongoing skill development aligned to our Purpose and Values, and be part of a supportive community that values your individuality and where you can belong.
Key Accountabilities
• Manage the commercial relationship and contractual negotiations with providers of Balancing Services.
• Monitor and manage the performance and behaviours of Balancing Service providers.
• Report and give insight on market trends.
• Develop and negotiate electricity trading frameworks agreements/contracts.
• Run the existing (electricity) Balancing Services tenders and implement newly developed tenders/processes, including dispute resolution.
• Provide market data to ensure compliance with license obligations.
• Manage Interconnector commercial processes and team.
• Deliver the commercial procurement of restoration services.
• Provision of Subject Matter Expertise for the development of new ancillary services.
• Adapt existing processes, managing both internal and external stakeholders to embed new ancillary services.
• Lead a highly motivated, innovative and focused team to deliver an exceptional customer experience to service providers, driving competition and consumer value wherever possible.
• Manage a small team.
What you'll need
This role closes on 7th July 2023 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. Interviews will be held 17th, 18th and 19th July 2024.
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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More information
This role closes on 7th July 2023 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. Interviews will be held 17th, 18th and 19th July 2024.
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.
#LI-MM1
#LI-HYBRID
More Information
• Grade: Band D
• Closing Date: 7th July 2024
• Interviews: 17th, 18th and 19th July 2024
• Location: Warwick, Wokingham or Glasgow
• Hiring Manager name and job title: Rob Marshall