Strategy Analyst

Description: National Grid's energy network transports gas and electricity to homes and businesses all over the UK. It's an essential part of all our lives. And it needs to be continuously advanced and enhanced to meet increasing demand whilst embracing new energy solutions. That's why we're looking for people with the creativity and originality to drive progress. People like you. About the role Within this role, you will develop a full understanding and then set strategy for of how the National Grid undertakes energy balancing decisions from day ahead through to real time. You will also develop your influencing skills through discussions with the Electricity Network Control Centre staff, and develop your commercial knowledge. You will determine quantitative analysis and models of National Grids energy balancing requirements, for Reserve and Response Requirements which will feed into operability strategies, and develop these models with an eye to modeling future change, improving operational security and reducing the Balancing Costs associated with meeting energy balancing requirements. About you You will have a degree in an mathematics, engineering, science, economic or other numerate discipline. You will also have:

• Knowledge of the GB BETTA market arrangements
• Understanding of the UK Transmission System
• Proven analytical and mathematical modelling skills
• Good level of expertise in encoding models/analysis in MS ACCESS, Excel and statistical packages
• Proven ability to understand and model real life
• The ability to plan and organise work load is essential

Having an adaptable and flexible working style, you will show commitment to take responsibility of the delivery of your work, showing tenacity and accurately during busy periods, and be able to debate and influence people to sign on to the analysis you have undertaken Who we are At National Grid, we don't just ask our people to deliver to the highest standards. We also support them to be the best they can be. Accredited training programmes and personal development courses are a part of life here. We value and encourage diversity of thought, whatever your background. By creating an inclusive, switched-on workforce, we drive performance and deliver excellence. Which is exactly what we need to achieve our vision of creating sustainable energy solutions, for today and tomorrow. The closing date for this vacancy may change, therefore, we encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid's recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process. Job Category: Commercial Contract: Full-time