Sales Energy Market Analyst - Appcast Enterprise : Job Details

Market Analyst (Sales) Full time, permanent Location – Ipswich/flexible

Closing date - 28 February 2025

Who we are:

We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

About the role:

Drax Energy Services is a consultative energy and decarbonisation partner for its customers. As part of this commitment, the business is delivering a range of market, policy and regulatory insights and thought pieces. This will enhance the company’s brand, reputation and standing in the market.

As a Market Analyst you’ll support the Sales Energy Market Lead in market analytics and content creation/ delivery, including authoring regular articles on market events, social media posts, and webinars. You’ll take your strong industry knowledge and combine it with market trends to drive production of thought leading publications on subjects such as Third-Party Costs, Power Purchase Agreements (PPA’s), Demand-Side Response (DSR) and other policy, regulatory and commercial commentary from the market.

You’ll lead the delivery of content on flexible revenue streams such as wholesale, balancing mechanism, and ancillary services, and conduct regular reviews of the market to apply and deliver associated recurring market analysis.

You’ll provide evidence-based recommendations to support strategic objectives and contribute ideas and deliver market publications and thought leadership.

You’ll support impact analysis for future regulatory changes on our products and solutions and lead evaluation and understanding of external events and information whilst prioritising events/news coverage and proactively developing a plan for successful delivery.

Who we’re looking for:

To be successful in this role you’ll need to have

•                 A strong understanding of, and extensive previous experience in, analysing the energy market, energy policy and/ or energy regulation

•                 Excellent analytical and written and verbal communication skills

•                 Excellent attention to detail

•                 Ability to build and maintain relationships across the team and wider business

•                 The ability to quickly switch tasks and reprioritise based on business requirements and market events

•                 Advantageous: Knowledge of and experience analysing the revenue streams for flexible assets, including wholesale, balancing mechanism, and ancillary service revenues

Rewards and benefits:

As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:

·       A discretionary bonus depending on company performance

·       Private Healthcare with Vitality

·       SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time

·       Personal accident cover

·       Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%

·       Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays

·       Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here.

Talk to us about flexible working!

How to apply:

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