Energy Flexibility Markets Specialist (Flexible-First)

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

SSEN Distribution, part of the SSE group, seeks a role focused on flexibility services to unlock network capacity and accelerate the energy transition. The role involves procuring and promoting flexibility, engaging providers, and monitoring regulatory changes to ensure compliance.

The successful candidate will help shape long-term strategy and collaborate with stakeholders to enable market participation, connect customers, and support a low-carbon future.

Qualifications

• Understanding of economic principles as a basis for market design (electricity market preferred).
• Experience using Microsoft Excel with basic data analysis and clear reporting ability.
• Ability to present complex concepts to diverse internal/external audiences.
• Experience building relationships with stakeholders and gathering information from varied roles with strong written/verbal communication.
• Enthusiasm for learning new skills and adapting to change.

Responsibilities

• Support the procurement and promotion of flexibility services, driving market participation.
• Engage with flexibility providers to grow market liquidity and expand programme reach.
• Monitor industry and regulatory changes, ensuring compliance with licence obligations and market requirements.
• Support the delivery and continuous improvement of flexibility services across the business.
• Help shape long-term flexibility strategy, working with stakeholders to unlock new opportunities and support the energy transition.

Skills

Economic principles understanding

Excel data analysis

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Learning agility

Job description

SSEN Distribution, part of the SSE group, seeks a role focused on flexibility services to unlock network capacity and accelerate the energy transition. The role involves procuring and promoting flexibility, engaging providers, and monitoring regulatory changes to ensure compliance.

The successful candidate will help shape long-term strategy and collaborate with stakeholders to enable market participation, connect customers, and support a low-carbon future.