Senior Database Administrator

Analyst - Customer FlexibilityLocation: CastlefordDirectorate: Energy SystemsJob Ref No: R6646Do you have what it takes to play a key role in shaping the electricity distribution network of the future and be at the heart of achieving net zero?We are Northern Powergrid, and we are responsible for powering everyday life for 8 million people across the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire. We are a diverse team, creating a smarter, more flexible electricity distribution network that will enable our region to decarbonise and meet the needs of our customers now, and in the future.Distribution System Operation (DSO) involves us delivering an increasingly smart and flexible energy system for our customers that delivers a greener grid, with maximum resilience at minimal overall cost.This is an exciting opportunity at a time of significant and fascinating change within the energy sector. As an Analyst reporting into the Head of System Flexibility, you will be part of the System Flexibility team involved with delivering customer and network flexibility solutions to help develop and operate our network more efficiently.Along with a competitive salary of £35,000 we also offer great benefits such as;•Enrolment into our double-matched pension scheme•25 days holiday plus bank holidays•Bonus scheme – up to 10%•Agile working arrangementsWe are excited to hear from candidates with a passion for our company and the energy industry and a desire to succeed. Apply now and we’ll be in touch.Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will:•Working across the organisation to gather information•Producing reports and data for internal and external audiences•Prepare documents (presentations and outline written documents) and develop in line with colleagues’ input.•Maintain effective communication and working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders•Supporting the wider team with general administration to ensure the achievement of monthly deadlines and department performance•Contribute to industry wide market development with other DNOs by representing Northern Powergrid on ENA Open Network working groups.Does this sound like you?•Team working is essential in this role to develop and implement new solutions. You will be part of a high-performing team, leading change•Confident decision-making skills•Problem solving is a must when faced with the scale and pace of change facing us, not to mention the number of exciting challenges•Deliver quality outputs to required deadlines, accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to research, digest, analyse and present material clearly and concisely•Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders from across the business and wider industry•Analytical and data driven, using your skills to drive forward our analytical capability and data managementWhat qualifications and experience should you have?•Educated to degree level in a relevant subject•2 A Levels or NVQ Level 4 or HNC•IT and Analytical experience•Ideally some experience working in the energy sector (but not essential)•Ability to use appropriate IT applications effectively (including Outlook, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint and ExcelVisit northernpowergrid.com/careers to find out more about this and other career opportunities.Posted: 14 June 2024Closing date for applications: 8 July 2024