About the Role
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At EDF Renewables, our purpose is to accelerate a net-zero future where clean energy powers our lives. Our people are passionate about developing low-carbon energy systems and combating climate change.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Performance & Optimisation to lead a team analyzing technical and energy market aspects of operational performance, managing generation settlements, subsidies, and certificates. Your mission? To optimize asset performance technically and commercially and develop strategies to achieve this.
Achieving optimal performance involves analyzing energy market conditions, weather patterns, asset capabilities, and market volatility. If you excel at turning data into decisions and leading teams, this could be your next move.
Reward
The salary is competitive with a graded reward package suitable for entrants to renewables up to experienced Heads of Performance and Optimisation.
Working hours: 37 hours/week
The Awesome Extras!
25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Industry-leading Pension & Life Insurance
20% Bonus
Private Healthcare
Cash Car Allowance: £6,900 per annum
What You'll Do:
Lead digital transformation of performance and optimisation capabilities, deriving insights from data to enhance asset performance. Present findings to stakeholders, highlighting potential and actual commercial outcomes.
Support onboarding of new assets, covering operational data, lease management, market arrangements (PPAs/subsidies), and customer relations. Produce and report on generation budgets and plans, guiding your team to become experts in UK energy markets and regulations.
Manage energy market interactions, including revenue forecasting, ancillary services, and bidding strategies. Maximize value from forward commitments like cPPAs, hedges, and trading.
What's in it for you?
* Inspire the performance and optimisation team and wider asset operations to continually improve technical and commercial performance.
* Set high ethical standards
* Lead in a fast-growing, multi-technology renewables company committed to delivering renewable energy.
Who are you?
You're naturally curious, always seeking to improve processes. Confident in analyzing complex data and communicating insights clearly. Skilled at building relationships and influencing stakeholders.
You have experience coaching teams, a collaborative leadership style, and are digitally savvy, especially with data management and analysis. Passionate about leveraging technology to enhance performance.
What Skills Do You Need?
Solid experience in asset management, including P&L responsibility, with a strong grasp of operations and maintenance. Commercial acumen and familiarity with Renewable Certificates (ROC/REGO).
Understanding of National Grid ESO requirements and their impact on operational control. Proven leadership in adopting new ways of working and strategic thinking to prioritize initiatives aligned with long-term goals.
Closing date for applications: 14th September 2025
Why EDF Power Solutions?
We are committed to tackling climate change. Our team of 500 talented professionals aims to create a net-zero future powered by renewable energy, including wind, solar, battery storage, and green hydrogen. We are the UK's and Ireland's most diverse renewable generator, working towards 10GW of renewable energy by 2035.
If you're passionate about combating climate change and creating a sustainable future, join us.
Ready to Make a Difference? Apply now to become our Head of Performance and Optimisation
Join us, and let's do good together.
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