Prepare for new schemes by understanding settlement requirements within business models, with a particular focus on the underlying payment calculations, inputs, assumptions and operational implications.
Collaborate with internal and external teams to support delivery of new solutions.
Ensure visibility of payments (Generator, Producer, Emitter, Supplier or Shipper) and proactively manage issues and stakeholder communication.
Provide input into systems changes, including sign‑off of calculations and participation in UAT as an end user.
Manage settlement instructions to ensure payment accuracy.
Oversee supporting processes (e.g, market price reviews).
Manage operational issues and escalations across Capacity Market, CfD and LCHA.
Support document control activities and process adherence.
Ensure regulatory accuracy across payments and scheme registers.
Sign off user stories during Settlement system development to ensure requirements are clear, accurate and aligned to operational needs.
Manage reference prices and adjustments, including Strike Price Adjustment (SPA) accuracy and notice production.
Support development and implementation of processes and procedures, with a focus on improved automation.
Support knowledge management and internal capability building.
Work with DESNZ, Ofgem, DBT, NESO, EMRS and other delivery partners to ensure scheme delivery and continuous improvement.

Excellent logic and reasoning skills to identify improvements and alternative solutions.
Superb Excel and/or data management capability.
Commercial experience as an Analyst/Manager
Experience in operations or strong motivation to learn operational delivery.
Understanding of document management principles.
Experience developing, improving, or embedding operational processes.
Understanding of the UK energy policy landscape and regulation.
Knowledge of Hydrogen, CCUS and Sustainable Aviation Fuel markets
Experience with document management systems and document control processes.
Ability to interpret contracts, regulations and scheme rules.
Understanding of business process design.
Lean Six Sigma mindset.
Experience modelling or calculating scheme payments, including interpreting inputs, assumptions and adjustments.

Annual performance based bonus, up to 10%
25 days annual leave, plus eight bank holidays
Up to 8% pension contribution
Financial support and time off for study relevant to your role, plus a professional membership subscription
Employee referral scheme (up to £1500), and colleague recognition scheme
Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave and shared parental leave
Free, confidential employee assistance, including financial management, family care, mental health, and on-call GP service
Three paid volunteering days a year
Season ticket loan and cycle to work schemes
Family savings on days out and English Heritage, gym discounts, cash back and discounts at selected retailers
Employee resource groups

Scheme Operations Manager

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