Job Description

Join us, be part of more.
We're so much more than an energy company. We're a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn't rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That's why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.
Energised Futures is a new research and innovation venture within Centrica, established to systematically explore the possible and catalyze Centrica's purpose of energising a fairer, greener future. To do this, we're building a dynamic and diverse team of researchers to perform cutting edge innovation across its core themes of flexibility, automation, connectivity, market, engagement, and access, and pairing this with a strong support team to publish and promote research activities, engage with other research institutions and energy innovators, and develop a portfolio of activities.
Based in Antwerp and London, recent investment in the team means we'll be growing in scope, activities, size, and impact, giving newcomers to the team the chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the team and its processes, as it in turn shapes the roadmap for the wider organisation and industry.
Updated role description:
We're offering an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Energy Innovation Analyst to join our Energised Futures team. This role focuses on supporting the team's strategic direction by monitoring the evolving energy innovation landscape, identifying emerging trends, gaps, and opportunities, and translating these insights into actionable research. By aligning your work with the team's broader research strategy, you'll help advance impactful and sustainable energy solutions.
About the Role

• Monitor and analyse energy innovation trends, market developments, and emerging technologies
• Conduct research and synthesise complex technical, scientific, or business topics into clear and accessible content
• Use data-driven insights to support arguments, identify patterns, and enhance the impact of whitepapers and reports
• Contribute to strategy development by providing high-quality research, analysis, and recommendations on priority projects
• Present findings and innovation insights to the team to support decision-making and maintain awareness of key developments

What We're Looking For

• A proactive and innovative thinker with a strong background in energy innovation and market analysis, who excels as an internal consultant to drive strategic initiatives
• Demonstrated success in contributing to strategic projects by delivering actionable insights and recommendations in complex energy innovation contexts
• Strong writing skills, with experience producing whitepapers, research reports, or thought leadership content
• Ability to collaborate effectively across internal teams and external stakeholders to gather and integrate diverse perspectives
• Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or Python/R
• Experience using LLMs to support literature reviews, competitive analysis, and drafting research content
• (bonus) Knowledge of energy policy, regulatory frameworks, and market structures at local, national, and international levels
• (bonus) Understanding of business modeling concepts, with the ability to assess commercial potential and value propositions of emerging energy innovations
• (bonus) Familiarity with funding mechanisms, particularly within regional, national, and European funding programs (e.g., Horizon Europe, EU Innovation Fund).

If you think you'd be a good fit but don't meet all of the above points, then we'd still love to hear from you!
Why should you apply?
We're not a perfect place - but we're a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That's why we've designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we're a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.
If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.
Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey.

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