Grid Policy Senior Manager

Grid Policy Senior ManagerContract type: Permanent Working hours: Full time, flexible working hoursLocation: Whilst your base office will be in Gloucester or London, we’ll support you to work flexibly from home (providing a suite of IT equipment), whilst coming together on site to offer face to face support and collaboration on a weekly basisClosing date: 26th April Salary: Starting from 70k, negotiable depending on experience + excellent benefits Join EDF as a Grid Policy Senior Manager and you will act as the subject matter expert on grid topics whilst taking a lead role in assessing and, influencing both opportunities and mitigating grid related business risks to help facilitate the achievement of EDF’s strategic goals.  Strategy & Policy is a strategic function critical to developing and managing the business. It forms part of the Strategy and Corporate Affairs Directorate which is one of the Corporate Functions within EDF in the UK and forms a crucial business service for the Generation, New Nuclear organisations and wider EDF Group.  We’re looking for a talented Senior Manager to help develop strategic solutions, manage risks, create value and add opportunities by working closely with the businesses and building relationships with external and internal stakeholders. The opportunity… As the Grid Policy Senior Manager, you will lead on policy campaigns connected to EDF’s generation interests and growth strategy and mitigate key risk areas.  You will support the business with Grid Code compliance matters, using strategic thinking to identify solutions to complex technical issues, including both EDF’s operating generation stations and those seeking to connect. The Grid Policy Senior Manager will be an expert point of reference internally, delivering regular updates, advice, and guidance on grid policy issues, with clear recommendations and decision for action, in support of business activities.   You will successfully represent the agreed company view in key industry forums along with bilateral meetings with National Grid, the Electricity System Operator, Ofgem and Government and in addition to this, you will ensure that senior management and executive teams are briefed on grid related matters as required. What we’re looking for… We’re looking for somebody with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels to ensure complex issues are communicated simply and with impact. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are essential and therefore, the successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to build and maintain strong relationships and a network of contacts.   As the Grid Policy Senior Manager, you will have detailed knowledge of the energy market and in particular, industry rules and contracts. You will also be familiar with the Grid system and related policy issues and therefore you will have knowledge of operation and financing of the network companies (e.g. electricity transmission system).  With a proactive, ‘can-do’ approach you will have the ability and willingness to tackle new topics, take initiative and think innovatively. You will propose work scope where appropriate, focus on adding value with a forward-thinking approach and you will highlight new areas of business risk and opportunity.   If you have a passion for Net Zero with an understanding of the energy markets, then we would love to hear from you!  For more information about this role, please contact [email protected] Our culture… Natasha Ranatunga, Senior Manager of Market Rules team says ‘This team plays a key part in delivering value and supporting the decision-making within EDF.  Sitting within the Corporate Function means you get a great insight into the wide range of activities across EDF as well as being able to contribute to their successes.  It is a fantastic opportunity to learn a lot (and fast) within a very friendly, enthusiastic, and supportive team and have fun along the way!’ At EDF, everyone’s welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself.  We’re committed to equality, diversity, inclusion.  We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.   We’re an equal opportunity and disability confident employer. If you feel comfortable sharing with us that you have a disability, you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we will guarantee you an interview. We’ll value the difference you bring and give you opportunities to thrive and succeed and to feel you belong. Our benefits… •    Potential to earn 10% bonus •    28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service up to a maximum of 30 days) •    A defined contribution pension scheme •    Retail discounts and cashback deals •    Healthcare cash plan •    Technology benefits •    Government tax-free childcare Option to purchase: •    Additional annual leave •    Dental insurance •    Gym membership •    Critical illness insurance •    Personal accident insurance •    Travel insurance •    Car breakdown cover •    Dining cardJoin us and together we can help Britain achieve Net Zero.