Head of Energy Analytics

SSE plc; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Private healthcare discounts

Cycle to Work

Family entitlements

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking a strategic leader to shape the future of Energy Analytics within SSE Renewables. You will lead the function, influence major investment decisions, and drive value across a diverse portfolio in the energy transition.

Based in Reading with flexible options, you will oversee forecasting, performance analytics and portfolio optimisation, building a high-performing team and driving digital transformation across the business.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience within renewable energy, utilities, infrastructure or another complex asset-intensive environment.
• Proven success leading multidisciplinary technical, analytical or commercial teams and delivering measurable business value through data-driven decision making.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience influencing major investment decisions, portfolio optimisation and long-term asset performance strategies.
• Strong understanding of energy markets, forecasting methodologies, analytics frameworks and how analytical insight can maximise portfolio value.
• Experience driving organisational capability, innovation, digital transformation and continuous improvement within a complex business environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Energy Analytics function, setting strategic direction, capability and operating model to support SSE Renewables' growth ambitions.
• Provide strategic oversight of energy forecasting, resource assessment, performance analytics and portfolio optimisation to drive business performance.
• Support executive decision-making through independent challenge, expert analysis and recommendations on asset performance and investments.
• Champion innovation, digital transformation and advanced analytics to unlock opportunities and improve performance.
• Build, inspire and develop a high-performing team with a culture of safety, wellbeing and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Analytics leadership

Energy markets

Forecasting

Portfolio optimisation

Commercial acumen

Job description

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations: Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Reading, Havant whilst other SSER locations can be considered.

Salary: £80,700 - £121,100 + car /car allowance - if applicable + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

As our renewable energy portfolio continues to grow, we're looking for an exceptional leader to shape the future of Energy Analytics at SSE Renewables. This is a unique opportunity to influence some of the most important strategic and commercial decisions across our business, unlocking value across our portfolio, informing major investment decisions and helping maximise asset performance.

Energy Analytics is a critical enabler of our future success. Through analytical expertise, commercial insight and innovative thinking, you'll ensure data is translated into meaningful business outcomes, providing the intelligence, challenge and recommendations that support sustainable growth and strengthen our position as a trusted partner of choice in the energy transition.

Working across the full asset lifecycle, you'll help shape how we think, how we decide and how we grow, identifying opportunities to create value from the game-changing assets powering a net zero future. We're looking for a strategic and commercially minded leader who can influence at the highest levels, navigate complexity and help ensure SSE Renewables remains a future market leader in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.

This is an opportunity to lead a function that influences how we think, how we decide and how we grow.

You will

• Lead and develop the Energy Analytics function, setting the strategic direction, capability and operating model needed to support SSE Renewables' growth ambitions.
• Provide strategic oversight of energy forecasting, resource assessment, performance analytics and portfolio optimisation activities, ensuring insight drives improved business performance and commercial outcomes.
• Support executive decision-making through independent challenge, expert analysis and strategic recommendations relating to asset performance, investment opportunities, production risk and portfolio value.
• Champion innovation, digital transformation and the adoption of advanced analytical techniques and emerging technologies to unlock new opportunities and improve business performance.
• Build, inspire and develop a high-performing team while embedding a culture of Safety, Health, Environment, Wellbeing, inclusion and continuous improvement.

You have

• Significant leadership experience within renewable energy, utilities, infrastructure or another complex asset-intensive environment.
• Proven success leading multidisciplinary technical, analytical or commercial teams and delivering measurable business value through data-driven decision making.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience influencing major investment decisions, portfolio optimisation and long-term asset performance strategies.
• A strong understanding of energy markets, forecasting methodologies, analytics frameworks and how analytical insight can be used to maximise portfolio value and support strategic investment decisions.
• Experience driving organisational capability, innovation, digital transformation and continuous improvement within a complex and evolving business environment.

About SSE

SSE's purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSE Renewables delivers the clean power needed to support the clean energy transition. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 experts helping lead the transition to a clean, reliable electricity system.

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.