Operations Analyst

Low Carbon Contracts Company

Leeds

Hybrid

GBP 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance based bonus, up to 10%
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Up to 8% pension contribution
Financial support for study
Three paid volunteering days
Gym discounts
Employee referral scheme

Job summary

An energy services provider is looking for a Scheme Operations Analyst/Manager in Leeds/Birmingham. This full-time role involves analytical support to manage operational delivery and scheme management. Key responsibilities include supporting data analysis, developing processes, and managing stakeholder communication. Ideal for candidates with skills in Excel, data analysis, and understanding of the UK energy policy landscape. The role also offers benefits like a performance bonus and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

  • Experience with analytical support for operational delivery.
  • Ability to develop processes and document control.
  • Experience in working collaboratively with teams.

Responsibilities

  • Support analysis of data associated with the Schemes.
  • Develop and implement processes for Schemes.
  • Ensure appropriate visibility of payments.

Skills

Intermediate/advanced Excel
Data analysis
SQL or Python
Strong analytical capability
Excellent communication skills
Understanding of UK energy policy
Knowledge of Power BI or Tableau

Job description

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Formal Job Title; Scheme Operations Analyst / Manager

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 / week

Location: Leeds city centre or Birmingham city centre

WFH policy: Employees are required to attend the office 2 days/week

Flexible working: Variety of flexible work patterns subject to line manager discretion e.g. Compressed 9-day fortnight.

Reports to: Lead Scheme Operations Manager

Deadline Note: We reserve the right to close the advert before the advertised deadline if there are a high volume of applications.

Role Summary

The Scheme Operations Analyst/Manager will be required to work flexibly supporting the Low Carbon Contracts Company's Operations Hub team. The Operations Hub team sits under the CFO and includes the Change and Settlements functions. The Scheme Operations Analyst will play a pivotal role in scheme management focused on the critical settlement, operational and compliance activities.

This vacancy represents an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to develop a deep understanding of the operations and implementation of the Schemes. The Scheme Operations Analyst role will be centered around proving analytical support to managing performance, operational delivery and continuous improvement of the Schemes.

The role will work with a broad range of stakeholders across LCCC and manage a variety of tasks including input to settlements change, resolution of payments related issues, fraud monitoring and prevention, technical documentation that will outline business processes, data catalogues and data interface requirements, and operator instructions.

Experience of process evaluation, developing calculation models and working collaboratively with operations teams is highly desirable. Specific knowledge of the Energy industry is desirable but not essential.

The role will champion the delivery of operational excellence throughout LCCC including document control, budgeting, data management and driving development and implementation of the processes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the analysis of data associated with the Schemes. Providing analytical support to the team, new schemes program, and related projects, including gap analysis and option evaluation
  • Developing and implementing processes and procedures for Schemes
  • Support with document control activities on behalf of the Operations Hub
  • Support the maintenance of the Schemes Register
  • Support the annual indexation process.
  • Provide input into settlements systems changes i.e. sign off on the calculations and participate in UATs as an end customer
  • Support development and management of data feeds in to market reference prices processes across LCCC managed schemes
  • Ensure that the appropriate visibility of payments is provided into the Operations Hub
  • Work with DESNZ, Ofgem and other stakeholders to develop processes
  • Work with the Data Engineering & Analytics team to automate and develop processes
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Essential Experience & Skills
  • Strong ability with intermediate/advanced excel and data analysis, interpretation, and management techniques
  • Experience with a programming language (SQL or python) with a desire to learn
  • Able to use logic and reasoning to identify improvements or alternative solutions to problems
  • Self-starter: Comfortable working with limited guidance and minimal supervision
  • Pro‑active problem solving
  • Strong analytical capability (both qualitative and quantitative), with understanding of data to drive improvements in processes and systems
  • Able to understand complex concepts and formula, capture key information, when required
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate analysis in high quality written reports and presentations
  • Ability to explain technical scenarios/issues to non‑technical audience
  • Understanding of the current UK energy policy landscape and regulations
  • Knowledge of the CfD, CM schemes and understanding of the Carbon Capture Usage and Storage (CCUS) or Hydrogen business models
  • Knowledge and understanding of business processes
  • Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools for data visualization
  • Background in delivery of regulatory driven change
  • Ability to work with multiple external stakeholders
Employee Benefits

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. Key benefits that may be available depending on the role include:

  • Annual performance based bonus, up to 10%
  • 25 days annual leave, plus eight bank holidays
  • Up to 8% pension contribution
  • Financial support and time off for study relevant to your role, plus a professional membership subscription
  • Employee referral scheme (up to £1500), and colleague recognition scheme
  • Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave and shared parental leave
  • Free, confidential employee assistance, including financial management, family care, mental health, and on-call GP service
  • Three paid volunteering days a year
  • Season ticket loan and cycle to work schemes
  • Family savings on days out and English Heritage, gym discounts, cash back and discounts at selected retailers
  • Employee resource groups
About Low Carbon Contracts Company

The Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC) exists to help decarbonise the generation of electricity and make it more affordable for the future. Our work is central to the delivery of the Government’s objective to achieve Net Zero target by 2050.

Discover more about LCCC and what it's like to work with us by watching this video:

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Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Analyst

Industries

Services for Renewable Energy

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