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# Head of Energy Analytics

- **Company:** SSE plc
- **Location:** Reading, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £80,700.0 - £121,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Decision Support Systems
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fc156614e66018f3

## About the Role

* Significant leadership experience within renewable energy, utilities, infrastructure or another complex asset-intensive environment.
 * Proven success leading multidisciplinary technical, analytical or commercial teams and delivering measurable business value through data-driven decision making.
 * Strong commercial acumen with experience influencing major investment decisions, portfolio optimisation and long-term asset performance strategies.
 * A strong understanding of energy markets, forecasting methodologies, analytics frameworks and how analytical insight can be used to maximise portfolio value and support strategic investment decisions.
 * Experience driving organisational capability, innovation, digital transformation and continuous improvement within a complex and evolving business environment.

## Description

* Lead and develop the Energy Analytics function, setting the strategic direction, capability and operating model needed to support SSE Renewables' growth ambitions.
 * Provide strategic oversight of energy forecasting, resource assessment, performance analytics and portfolio optimisation activities, ensuring insight drives improved business performance and commercial outcomes.
 * Support executive decision-making through independent challenge, expert analysis and strategic recommendations relating to asset performance, investment opportunities, production risk and portfolio value.
 * Champion innovation, digital transformation and the adoption of advanced analytical techniques and emerging technologies to unlock new opportunities and improve business performance.
 * Build, inspire and develop a high-performing team while embedding a culture of Safety, Health, Environment, Wellbeing, inclusion and continuous improvement.