Lead Analyst – Net Zero Building Strategies

3 weeks ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Department for Energy Security & Net Zero Full time

Position Overview

Are you looking for a meaningful career where your contributions can lead to significant change? Join the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ), a pivotal organization in shaping policies that will influence the UK and beyond.

At DESNZ, we are dedicated to ensuring the UK's sustainable energy future, reducing energy costs, and tackling inflation. We are committed to harnessing the potential of Net Zero to spearhead innovative green industries and promote enhanced energy efficiency throughout the UK. The department's mission is more relevant than ever, and by becoming part of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving this change.

Our projects are diverse, engaging, and most importantly, impactful. We embody our DESNZ Values in all our endeavors; we are Bold, Collaborative, Inclusive, and Committed to Learning. Our goal is to foster a culture where every individual can excel.

We provide exceptional employment benefits, including a top-tier pension plan, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to your professional growth and development. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader employer, offering support to candidates requiring adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

The Civil Service is devoted to attracting, retaining, and nurturing talent from all backgrounds. For more information, please refer to the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.

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Job Responsibilities

Key Duties:

In this role, you will engage in a variety of projects, with opportunities to tailor your responsibilities to align with your strengths and interests. Your core responsibilities will include:

  • Enhancing our Home Energy Model simulation tool through Python coding and ensuring the quality of team outputs.
  • Overseeing the delivery of significant components of the Home Energy Model, such as field assessment methodologies and model validation.
  • Leading a team of analysts, fostering motivation, guidance, and professional development to help them achieve their potential.
  • Managing research and development contracts to support the model, ensuring effective delivery through contractor teams.
  • Building a network of stakeholders to establish a robust policymaking framework that maximizes the value and impact of data and analysis.
  • Strengthening the evidence base by analyzing diverse data sources to enhance our understanding of the UK building stock, building physics, and related technologies and policies.
  • Adapting flexibly to advance the Net Zero agenda in the buildings sector, providing decision-makers with insightful analysis and evidence-based guidance.

Qualifications and Skills:

We invite applications from individuals who possess:

  • Experience in successfully managing complex model development or enhancement projects.
  • Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities, with a background in modeling and programming.
  • Proven leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and guide your team while working autonomously.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the capacity to tailor your approach to different audiences.
  • A collaborative mindset, a passion for problem-solving, and a proactive attitude toward seizing opportunities for improvement.
  • A keen interest in energy consumption in buildings and its critical role in combating climate change and supporting vulnerable communities.
  • Eligibility to enter the Government Operational Research Service at the appropriate level or current membership in any Civil Service analytical profession.

Educational Background:

Candidates not currently members of a Civil Service analytical profession must demonstrate qualifications for GORS membership, including:

  • A 2:1 or higher in a numerate degree, or a 2:2 with relevant work experience or postgraduate qualification.
  • Highly numerate degrees include: Astrophysics, Data Science, Decision Science, Econometrics, Engineering, Mathematics, Operational Research, Physics, and Statistics.
  • Other numerate degrees may be accepted if at least 50% of the modules are considered highly numerate.

Memberships:

Membership in the Government Operational Research Service, Government Statistics Group, Government Economics Service, or Government Social Research Service is preferred.

Behaviors:

During the selection process, candidates will be assessed on the following behaviors:

  • Adaptability and Improvement
  • Collaboration
  • Efficiency in Delivery

Technical Proficiencies:

Candidates will also be evaluated on technical skills, including:

  • Knowledge and application of Operational Research skills and techniques.
  • Data analysis and effective communication of findings.

Compensation and Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary of £52,985, the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero contributes £14,305 towards your membership in the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • A flexible working culture, accommodating job sharing, remote work, and compressed hours.
  • Automatic enrollment in the pension scheme, with an average employer contribution of 27%.
  • A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days.
  • Access to extensive learning and professional development opportunities, which all staff are encouraged to pursue.
  • Employee discounts on a variety of retail, travel, and lifestyle services.

Work Arrangement:

The Department follows a discretionary hybrid working policy, allowing a combination of in-office and remote work. Current expectations are for staff to be present in the office or a non-home-based location for 40-60% of the time throughout the accounting period.

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