Head of Energy Analytics — Renewables Strategy Leader

SSE PLC; Havant; Hybrid; GBP 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car or car allowance

Performance related bonus

Flexible benefits

Job summary

SSE Renewables seeks a strategic leader to shape the future of Energy Analytics. You will direct the function, influence major investment decisions and drive portfolio value across the asset lifecycle.

This senior role requires navigating complex, asset-intensive environments and delivering data-driven insights to support sustainable growth and the energy transition. A strong Commercial and leadership track record is essential.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience within renewable energy, utilities, infrastructure or another 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.
• Understanding of energy markets, forecasting methodologies, analytics frameworks and how analytics drives portfolio value and strategic investments.
• Experience driving organisational capability, innovation, digital transformation and continuous improvement in a complex evolving business.

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 better business performance.
• Support executive decision-making through independent challenge, expert analysis and strategic recommendations on asset performance, investments and portfolio value.
• Champion innovation, digital transformation and adoption of advanced analytics and emerging technologies.
• Build, inspire and develop a high-performing team with a culture of safety, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership experience

Leading multidisciplinary teams

Commercial acumen

Energy market understanding

Innovation and transformation

Job description

SSE Renewables seeks a strategic leader to shape the future of Energy Analytics. You will direct the function, influence major investment decisions and drive portfolio value across the asset lifecycle.

This senior role requires navigating complex, asset-intensive environments and delivering data-driven insights to support sustainable growth and the energy transition. A strong Commercial and leadership track record is essential.