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About the Role
Base Location: Perth or Reading preferred (other SSEN Offices and Depots will be considered)
Salary: £58,630 - £68,098 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The Distribution System Operations (DSO) Network Operation team enable Network Access and share Energy Data central to the operations of a DSO. Core to the duties of this team is this role of Network Product Manager.
In this role you will co-ordinate the evolution of our operational capabilities to scale these efficiently to meet our ED2 targets and deliver on the DSO incentive. You'll support operational and wholesale co-ordination and provide subject matter expertise to internal and external innovation projects and new concepts.
Key Responsibilities:
* Managing access rights and obligations for 3.9 million customers, DNOs and IDNOs to ensure the safe and reliable operation of a smart electricity network.
* Supporting operational co-ordination between DSO and DNO and support scaling operational coordination to deliver network flexibility.
* Providing operational support and subject matter expertise to the wider DSO team.
* Leading on NESO and wholesale market co-ordination with DSO.
* Tracking customer behaviour within the market to ensure our operational activities are efficient.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
* Awareness of the key stakeholders, their drivers and how to influence in electricity distribution and energy ancillary services/flexibility and energy systems digitalisation.
* A solid understanding of DNO/DSO and NESO daily network operations.
* A solid understanding of flexibility products and services.
* Minimum HNC in electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
* Political awareness and the ability to network (internally and externally) to represent the interests of SSEN.
About our Business
SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future.
What's in it for you?
We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
What happens now?
All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact stacey.watson@sse.com / 01738 342529.
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
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