Scheme Operations Analyst

OverviewApplication Deadline: 14 December 2025Department: Ops HubEmployment Type: Full TimeLocation: Birmingham/LeedsDescriptionContract type: PermanentHours: 37.5 / weekSalary: Analyst level: circa £43k, Manager level: circa £55kLocation: Leeds city centre or Birmingham city centreWFH policy: Employees are required to attend the office 2 days/weekFlexible working: Variety of flexible work patterns subject to line manager discretion e.g. Compressed 9-day fortnight.Reports to: Lead Scheme Operations ManagerDeadline Note: We reserve the right to close the advert before the advertised deadline if there are a high volume of applications.Role Summary: The Scheme Operations Analyst/Manager will be required to work flexibly supporting the Low Carbon Contracts Company's Operations Hub team. The Operations Hub team sits under the CFO and includes the Change and Settlements functions. The Scheme Operations Analyst will play a pivotal role in scheme management focused on the critical settlement, operational and compliance activities.This vacancy represents an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to develop a deep understanding of the operations and implementation of the Schemes. The Scheme Operations Analyst role will be centered around proving analytical support to managing performance, operational delivery and continuous improvement of the Schemes.The role will work with a broad range of stakeholders across LCCC and manage a variety of tasks including input to settlements change, resolution of payments related issues, fraud monitoring and prevention, technical documentation that will outline business processes, data catalogues and data interface requirements, and operator instructions.Experience of process evaluation, developing calculation models and working collaboratively with operations teams is highly desirable. Specific knowledge of the Energy industry is desirable but not essential.The role will champion the delivery of operational excellence throughout LCCC including document control, budgeting, data management and driving development and implementation of the processes.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the analysis of data associated with the Schemes. Providing analytical support to the team, new schemes program, and related projects, including gap analysis and option evaluationDeveloping and implementing processes and procedures for SchemesSupport with document control activities on behalf of the Operations HubSupport the maintenance of the Schemes RegisterSupport the annual indexation process.Provide input into settlements systems changes i.e. sign off on the calculations and participate in UATs as an end customerSupport development and management of data feeds in to market reference prices processes across LCCC managed schemesEnsure that the appropriate visibility of payments is provided into the Operations HubWork with DESNZ, Ofgem and other stakeholders to develop processesWork with the Data Engineering & Analytics team to automate and develop processesSkills Knowledge and ExpertiseStrong ability with intermediate/advanced excel and data analysis, interpretation, and management techniquesExperience with a programming language (SQL or python) with a desire to learnAble to use logic and reasoning to identify improvements or alternative solutions to problemsSelf-starter: Comfortable working with limited guidance and minimal supervisionPro-active problem solvingStrong analytical capability (both qualitative and quantitative), with understanding of data to drive improvements in processes and systemsAble to understand complex concepts and formula, capture key information, when requiredStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate analysis in high quality written reports and presentationsAbility to explain technical scenarios/issues to non-technical audienceUnderstanding of the current UK energy policy landscape and regulationsKnowledge of the CfD, CM schemes and understanding of the Carbon Capture Usage and Storage (CCUS) or Hydrogen business modelsKnowledge and understanding of business processesExperience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools for data visualizationBackground in delivery of regulatory driven changeAbility to work with multiple external stakeholdersEmployee BenefitsAs if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. Key benefits that may be available depending on the role include:Annual performance based bonus, up to 10%25 days annual leave, plus eight bank holidaysUp to 8% pension contributionFinancial support and time off for study relevant to your role, plus a professional membership subscriptionEmployee referral scheme (up to £1500), and colleague recognition schemeFamily friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave and shared parental leaveFree, confidential employee assistance, including financial management, family care, mental health, and on-call GP serviceThree paid volunteering days a yearSeason ticket loan and cycle to work schemesFamily savings on days out and English Heritage, gym discounts, cash back and discounts at selected retailersEmployee resource groups #J-18808-Ljbffr