Job Description

At British Gas, we have a huge opportunity to help customers, and the nation, prepare for a net zero future and support them through a once in a generation cost-of-living crisis.

The energy efficiency team is responsible for definition and execution of the government Energy Company Obligation (ECO) and the Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) which has a combined financial weight of \xc2\xa31.2bn.

We ensure cost effective delivery to support the commercial performance of the British Gas Energy business, whilst building and maintaining fulfilment partnerships outside ECO, supporting the growth agenda of British Gas Zero

We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for people with a passionate belief in the importance of the Net Zero.

The role of the ECO Specialist sits within the Approvals team, working with the ECO Assurance Leads and Approvals Manager, to successfully process, report, and pay for compliant measures / projects in line with the Ofgem ECO4 & GBIS delivery guidelines and the partner delivery contract. .

It would suit a commercially minded and well organised individual who wants to develop operational experience and who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure and provide assurance that British Gas is operating the ECO and GBIS schemes within Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and Ofgem supplier guidelines
• Administer and support processes required to deliver ECO and GBIS qualifying measures and to ensure measures are notified and approved as part of British Gas\xe2\x80\x99 overall obligations, across all channels.
• Drive the performance of all channels to ensure ECO and GBIS compliance standards are met, flagging non-compliance and any issues to the associated channel manager and partner.
• Ensure that the latest ECO and GBIS requirements are understood, update handbooks and issue accurate communications to enable competence from delivery partners, and to ensure good conversations when updating or challenging them on compliance
• Where applicable, maintain controls and cross checks to ensure the internal view of delivery, on a measure or project basis, is consistent, accurate, and a good source of data for KPI reporting on ECO and GBIS Delivery

• Maintain a library of evidence documents, including within our third-party software platform (ECO Hub), and robust audit trail for each ECO/GBIS partner, to give British Gas and its auditors the comfort that ECO and GBIS carbon is eligible and challenge delivery partners when criteria are not met.
• Ensure information systems, including internal spreadsheets and databases are operated to the required standard to maintain accurate and secure records.

• Where applicable, use excel and database queries to support all MI requests that require interrogation of our ECO/GBIS data.

• Collaborate with the wider team to ensure all processes are aligned and are continuously improved so we can work effectively and efficiently.
• Work closely with Ofgem to finalise approved measures and projects, including all Closedown and Surplus activity associated with the end of an obligation period, assisting with ad-hoc investigations into partner compliance.
• Work closely with the other analysts ensuring we maintain a library of evidence documents and robust audit trails for each ECO partner

Key Skills Required;

• You are a confident communicator (both written and verbal)
• Highly numerate with a keen interest in process and controls within the Energy industry.
• You have a keen eye for detail and will be comfortable with large and sometimes complex data sets.
• Strong excel skills are essential, SQL and working knowledge of Rd SAP are highly desirable whilst knowledge of ECO, regulatory compliance and assurance methodologies would be preferable but not essential.
• Track record of building successful operational processes.
• Experience in multi-tasking, being able to navigate complex tasks & prioritise effectively.
• Understanding of compliance and assurance methodologies
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to operate effectively within a constantly changing environment
• Track record of building successful operational processes.

\xe2\x80\x8bPreferred but not essential:

• Knowledge of the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) and associated quality standards
• Technical knowledge of energy saving measures and the relevant guidance (Building Regs, Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ & Ofgem guidance)

We are proud to be recognised as a disability-confident employer. Our customers come from a variety of different backgrounds, and so do we. We hire great people from all walks of life, not just because it\xe2\x80\x99s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. We will continue championing inclusivity while investing in our local communities to create a better, more sustainable world for everyone.

We are incredibly proud to have been recognised by The Times for being one of the Top 50 Employers for Women.

Our people are the beating heart of our business. We are incredibly proud of our commitment to being FlexFirst. From childcare to furry friends, we listened to our people and understood that they work best when they are comfortable and have a flexible working model that suits their individual needs. We embrace the opportunity to give our colleagues a choice to work from anywhere whilst still ensuring they can connect and engage with their teams through office days, employee networks and virtual events.

In addition, after listening to what matters most to them, we have tailored our well-being & benefits package around our employees.

\xf0\x9f\x92\xb0 Competitive salary and bonus potential
\xf0\x9f\x92\xa1 Employee Energy Allowance at 15% of the government price cap
\xf0\x9f\x91\xb5 Pension scheme
\xf0\x9f\x9a\x97 Electric car lease scheme
\xe2\x9b\xb1 33 days holiday allowance, inclusive of public holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 additional days
\xf0\x9f\x8f\x8b\xef\xb8\x8f\xe2\x80\x8d\xe2\x99\x80\xef\xb8\x8fExcellent range of flexible benefits, including technology vouchers & travel insurance

\xf0\x9f\x8c\xb2 We are committed to creating a cleaner and greener future. And we\xe2\x80\x99re making big changes to help us get there. That means cutting customers\' emissions and our own to reach net zero. And because our people are the beating heart of our business, we will continue to champion inclusivity, develop future skills and invest in our local communities to create a better world for everyone. As part of our reforestation project with WeForest, for every new employee that joins our family, we plant trees in underprivileged areas in Tanzania to offer farming and wildlife economy opportunities for locals.

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At Centrica we embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. To build a more sustainable future, we need the best team \xe2\x80\x93 a team with a diverse mix of people and skills, where everyone feels welcome and able to succeed. We are dedicated in helping to close the diversity gap and would love to see more females, people of colour and LGBTQ+ employees, as well as those from a variety of cultures and ethnicity to veterans and the differently abled. Supporting diversity and inclusion is a big part of who we are, we are not looking for people to fit into our culture but to add to it!

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