About The Role
As a Contracts Performance Data Scientist, you will play a crucial role in the successful development and management of Contracts Performance Monitoring for Balancing Services, enabling the NESO to deliver value to consumers. You will lead large-scale data analysis to drive contract performance monitoring activities and collaborate with various teams across the NESO to gather the necessary expertise for assessing and making decisions on performance monitoring actions. You will manage both internal and external stakeholders to collect information, review performance, methods, and deliver results. Critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities are essential, as you will need to constructively challenge ideas, methods, and proposals to ensure the best value for consumers and business users.
Key Accountabilities
* Develop key criteria to support performance assessment.
* Inform strategies through analysis and insight.
* Make and recommend performance monitoring decisions based on data analysis.
* Automate processes to increase efficiency and accuracy, ensuring consistent application of methods, standards and good practice.
* Engage and lead internal/external stakeholder discussions through effective analysis, including producing and presenting dashboards and reports.
* Develop technical and commercial guidance within our business.
* Lead/Support development of internal and IT tools within Market Services as appropriate.
About You
We’re forging the path, and we know we can’t do it alone. That’s why we need visionary minds like yours to join us on this transformative journey. In this case, we’re looking for someone who:
* Has a logical, creative and practical approach to problem solving and the ability to structure complex problems.
* Has good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate key messages and complex issues to internal and external stakeholders.
* Has strong technical and analytical skills, with advanced expertise in MS Excel and coding languages (Python, SQL, etc.).
* Has an appreciation for the energy industry; knowledge of power systems engineering can be beneficial but is not essential.
* Has a good level of understanding of the interactions of various system requirements to demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of whole system operability.
* Can learn quickly and work under pressure to tight deadlines.
What You’ll Get
* A competitive salary of £54,000 - £64,000 dependent on experience and capability.
* Bonus based on company performance.
* 26 days annual leave as standard.
* A competitive contributory pension scheme with double match up to 12% company contribution.
* Annual enrolment to NESO Savings Plan: when you save between £20–£500 a month from take‑home pay, the company will pay a 50% matching contribution.
Benefits
* Flexible Bank Holidays & Holiday Trading.
* Additional Birthday Day Off.
* Cycle to Work Scheme, Retail & Gym Discounts.
* Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & Personal Accident Insurance.
About Us
At the National Energy System Operator (NESO), we play a vital role in tackling climate change and securing Great Britain's energy future. We already operate the world's fastest decarbonising electricity system and are working towards our ambition to run it carbon‑free for a short period this year, provided the market supplies electricity exclusively from renewable sources. In autumn 2024, the Electricity System Operator (ESO) transitioned to become NESO, an independent, expert public corporation with a whole‑system view across electricity, gas and hydrogen. Licensed and regulated by Ofgem, we make impartial decisions that balance sustainability, affordability and security. Our organisation is fully independent from government, the regulator and all commercial interests, with a clear focus on system‑wide benefit, long‑term public value. The time to deliver is now. Join the energy transformation and help shape the future.
National Energy System Operator (NESO) recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals, and we encourage you to join us as Great Britain’s energy system undergoes an ambitious, exciting, and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.
More Information
This role closes at 23:59, on the day before the date shown above. We encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date, as it can vary. Research shows that some people may hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. At NESO, we believe potential comes in many forms and are committed to a fair, inclusive recruitment process where everyone has an opportunity to showcase their talents. We celebrate the diversity of people who bring different experiences and backgrounds to our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds.
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