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Commercial Manager - FlexibilityLocation: CastlefordDirectorate: Energy SystemsJob Ref No: R7237If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description.Do you want to help power your career and be part of an evolving energy industry?Looking for a role where your expertise can truly make an impact? Were on the hunt for a Commercial Manager to join our Commercial Flexibility Team at Northern Powergrid.If youre an experienced Commercial Manager, who is confident and able to influence internal and external stakeholders, this is your chance to play a key role in delivering flexibility solutions to help develop and operate our network more efficiently.At Northern Powergrid, were all about keeping the power flowing for 3.9 million homes and businesses. With our Power of 10 approach, we work as one team, solving challenges and delivering real results. Ready to power up your career? Lets talk.Along with a competitive salary of between 60,000 - 75,000 we also offer great benefits such as;Enrolment into our double-matched pension schemeAnnual bonus of up to 20%25 days holiday plus bank holidays Excellent opportunities for career growth in an emerging sectorAgile working arrangements We are excited to hear from candidates with a passion for our company, the energy industry and a desire to succeed.Key ResponsibilitiesWork as part of our Commercial Flexibility team to develop the flexibility market within the Yorkshire and Northeast regionsDevelop new Flexibility product types and commercial models, alongside industry working groups, to create new opportunities for flexibility services, including Low Voltage (LV) flexibility and integration with National Energy System Operator flexibility servicesFoster strong relationships with Flexibility Service Providers and aggregators in our region.Run flexibility services tender processes, attracting potential suppliers, and supporting them through the registration and bidding processMaintain market intelligence over developing flexibility markets and products and develop the internal thinking on how we can best position ourselves for the future of flexibilityContribute to industry wide market development with other DNOs by representing Northern Powergrid on industry working groups, including alongside the newly formed Market FacilitatorDevelop flexibility stakeholder engagement strategies to support market development and growth of flexibility markets within Northern PowergridKey CompetenciesHighly effective relationship manager influential with internal and external stakeholdersBusiness development experienceStrong commercial skills to develop and assess the value proposition of new and innovative product offeringsEnergy sector experience and knowledge of the energy transitionStrong written and spoken communication skills clear, concise, engaging and persuasiveStrong project management skills, including financial managementGood time management skills and able to work on multitude of different tasks at any one time and effectively prioritiseAdvanced IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft OfficeQualifications & AttributesQualified to degree level in a relevant subjectA good understanding of the journey to net zero and the technologies and policy changes that will enable decarbonisationPrevious experience working with energy network flexibility services is desirableFull driving licence is desirableWhat next?Key dates:Post date: 9 June 2025Close date: 27 July 2025 Hold date for interviews: w/c 14th July 2025Visit northernpowergrid.com/careers to find out more about this and other career opportunities.If we identify that your skills and experience could be suitable for any other roles that we are currently recruiting for, we will put you forward for these opportunities too.Visit northernpowergrid.com/careers to find out more about this and other career opportunities.Applicants are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, race, age or disability, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.