ABOUT ZENOBE
Our goal is to make clean power accessible, to accelerate the shift to zero carbon power and transport.
We’re transforming grids to enable the take up of more renewables, electrifying fleets for cleaner air, repurposing electric vehicle batteries for clean portable power and using proprietary software and data analysis to optimise operational performance for our customers.
We have 225 MW of operational and under construction grid scale battery capacity and over 30% of the UK’s EV buses, and are expanding our operations in Australia, New Zealand, US and Europe. We’re a rapidly growing company looking for talented people to join us.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are currently hiring a Commercial Analyst to join our commercial analytics team supporting the commercial operation of large grid-scale battery storage and EV fleet projects. This role will be responsible for a range of mid and back office activities focusing on capacity market participation, including prequalification, metering assessments/data flows and testing for our battery storage and demand side response sites. The role will also support our registration and settlement of wholesale energy market trades, Power Purchase Agreements (PPA), balancing/grid services and network charges.
This role is critical in supporting the business achieve its ambitious growth targets whilst ensuring effective processes and controls are in place to mitigate operational risk and potential loss whether financial or reputational.
The successful candidate will be expected to efficiently operate registration, testing and settlement processes and help to develop automated processes to bring efficiencies and improved controls, as we continue to scale up internationally.
A TASTE OF THE DAY TO DAY
Capacity Market
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Support the prequalification, milestone tracking, metering assessment, data flow set up and testing of assets in GB and international capacity markets.
- Collaboratively work with cross functional teams to unlock the flexibility of our EV fleet and battery storage sites in order to provide services from the local network to the National Grid.
- Managing the resolution of day-to-day operational issues and any queries from internal teams and external parties.
- Leading ad-hoc analysis to support a specific bid for large scale projects.
- Prepare responses to Government consultations on the design of future power markets.
Settlements
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Settlement of capacity market, wholesale power trades, grid services, market access and network charges.
- Accurate and timely validation of invoices and payments within contractual timelines.
- Ensuring funds are received and paid on time.
- Drive efficiency and improved performance (e.g., system enhancements and automation).
- Helping to develop and manage reporting requirements for the PPA Team and wider business.
- Using private and public data to build inhouse insights.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We realise that certain groups of people are less likely to apply for a role if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. To be absolutely clear: if you like the look of this job and think you could do it well, we encourage you to apply with a CV that highlights your transferable skills and experience. Above all, Zenobē is looking for collaborative, flexible, empathetic people who are interested in creating and promoting practical routes to a zero-carbon world.
- The ideal candidate will have 2+ years prior experience in a commercial role, ideally within the energy or EV industry.
- You should have a numerate degree and/or specific relevant experience.
- You should be used to working in an environment where accuracy and speed are essential.
WORKING AT ZENOBE
We’re passionate about sustainability and are proud to offer Team Zenobē a pioneering and collaborative working environment. We encourage our people to take ownership of their career progression and celebrate those that can think outside the box.
If you’d like to join our community of likeminded people hit the apply button now, we’d love to hear from you!
WHAT WE OFFER
Charge your career at Zenobē and receive
- 20% annual bonus for being awesome
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Private Medical Insurance, for you and the family
- £1500 training budget per year, to ensure you grow as we do
- EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Pension scheme
- Plus more
Lots of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, flexitime and hybrid working. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but please talk to us about the flexibility you need and let’s see how we can make it work.
OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Our people are our strongest asset and the key determinant of our success, and we value a range of skillsets and perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. We work to provide equal opportunities and an inclusive work environment, where everyone is fairly treated in the application process and through their career at Zenobē. If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Zenobē, please let us know when you apply.