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Innovation Analyst - Digital

National Gas -
Warwick

Job details

Full-time
£44,000 - £50,000 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Private dental insurance
On-site gym
Company pension
Canteen
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Car scheme
On-site parking

Qualifications

Power BI
Driving Licence
Business analysis
Data analysis skills
Information security
SQL
Python

Full job description

£44,000 - £50,000 dependant on experience

Permanent, full time

Warwick based with hybrid working

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We are responsible for transporting gas to power stations, major industries, storage facilities, and more than half a million businesses and 24 million homes through nearly 5,000 miles of pipes across Britain. National Gas is also proud to lead the way in transforming the energy network for a clean energy future.

The Innovation Analyst (Digital) will provide analytical and delivery support across a diverse portfolio of innovative digital research and data projects that improve the efficiency, reliability and future capability of the gas transmission system. As part of our Innovation wider team, the successful candidate will help shape ideas into clearly defined digital initiatives by supporting discovery, user and stakeholder research, technical scoping, and development of robust business cases. Working with Innovation, Digital/IT, operational teams and external partners where required, the role supports proof-of-concept (PoC) activity, validates value and feasibility, and contributes to the successful transition of solutions into delivery and deployment within our IT business.

Join us, and help be the energy behind the change.

Key accountabilities:

Support the Innovation team to deliver digital research and proof-of-concept projects from discovery through to handover.

Contribute to strategic roadmaps by gathering evidence, analysing trends, and helping prioritise opportunities based on value, risk and feasibility.

Work with UK and wider stakeholders to understand user needs and operational problems, translating them into clear requirements, assumptions, dependencies and success measures.

Support delivery governance for innovation projects (including externally funded programmes where applicable), ensuring plans, risks, issues and decisions are documented and progressed.

Create clear insight outputs (e.g., briefs, dashboards, findings packs) to communicate project progress, outcomes and recommendations to the business.

Support identification of external partners and (where relevant) funding opportunities by gathering evidence, drafting inputs and coordinating required information.

Help develop project scopes (problem statement, options, data needs, integrations, security considerations, dependencies and resources) and contribute to business cases and investment papers.

Support benefits definition and tracking (costs, savings, risk reduction, customer value) and ensure assumptions are evidenced and documented.

Monitor and report project delivery progress against time, cost, quality and benefits, escalating risks and issues appropriately.

About you:

Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant subject such as data/analytics, computer science, engineering, mathematics, economics or similar is essential; and we’re looking for familiarity with one or more of: SQL, Python/R, Power Platform, GIS, data engineering concepts, user research methods, or technology/business analysis qualifications.

Experience (academic, placement or workplace) in analysis and problem solving, including structured approaches to defining problems and measuring outcomes.

Working knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g., Excel; Power BI or similar), IT software's and comfort working with data sets (cleaning, basic modelling, visualisation).

Basic understanding of digital delivery concepts (e.g. requirements, user stories, agile delivery, testing, and release/handover).

Awareness of data governance and information security principles (handling sensitive data appropriately).

Ability to support development of business cases (costs, benefits, assumptions, risks).

Curiosity and learning mindset—willing to develop knowledge of the gas transmission context and associated digital/asset data.

Facilitation and ideation techniques.

Ideation skills / approaches - spotting opportunities.

Data driven insights and decisions to support evaluation, impact and prioritisation.

What we can offer you:

Salary £44,000 - £50,000 dependant on experience

Annual performance bonus,

34 days holiday (inc. statutory days) - plus option to buy/ sell 5 further days,

Double-match pension - every £1 you put in, we add £2,

Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice car plan, private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, and more,

Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury,

Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy/ shared parental leave,

Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7.

Other 'nice to knows':

Hybrid working – 3 days per week in our Warwick office, the remainder from home,

Free gym and exercise classes onsite, sports clubs to join,

Canteen and coffee shop onsite,

Free parking,

A full UK driving licence and use of a car is required for this position as you’ll be out at conferences and at supplier meetings (approx once a month) where public transport doesn’t always reach.

About us:

Gas is an essential part of a secure energy supply in Britain and will continue to play a vital role in the energy system for decades to come. More than ever, we need the security that gas brings to keep the lights on, businesses running, and homes warm. National Gas provides that security.

Gas provides the energy security to support renewable electricity generation, and we are developing our infrastructure to transport hydrogen and carbon dioxide across the country. We are Britain’s national gas network, providing secure energy to power the country, achieve net zero and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

At National Gas, we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities that we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring and encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. To that end we want to support you during the interview process, please advise your recruitment partner if you require any reasonable adjustments.

#LI-PT1 #LI-Hybrid

Security clearance:

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Further information:

Advert close: Sun 7th June.
Interviews: Soon after
We reserve the right to close the advert early if we have sufficient relevant applications, therefore if you're interested and want to apply, please do so at your earliest convenience.

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