Technical Operations Lead

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Team: Energy Operations

Location: Hub Based - Hybrid for all

Salary banding: 45000 - 50000

Experience: Expert

Working pattern: Full-Time

Reporting to: Sophie Richards Operational Analytics Lead

Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

This role in 3 words: Leading Development Collaboration

Top 3 qualities for this role: Proactive Organised Driven

Where youll work:

At OVO we understand that a one size fits all approach doesnt work for everyone. Thats why we created the OVO Way of Flexibility.

All our roles are hub based (Bristol Glasgow or London) providing a dedicated space for collaboration connection and teamwork. Youll also have the flexibility to work from home.

Everyone belongs at OVO:

At OVO we are on a mission to solve one of humanitys biggest challenges the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. Thats why we need diverse people from all abilities gender identities ethnicities ages sexual orientations life experiences and backgrounds to join us.

Teamworking for the planet:

Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So naturally the team youll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Heres how:

We are looking for individuals who can help shape the future of the Energy Operations team and ensure that we are prepared for changes in the energy Industry. This is a vital role that will enable us to successfully overcome the challenges of an ever changing marketplace.

This role in a nutshell:

This role involves a significant focus on team leadership and development within an analytical context. You will be responsible for leading coaching and developing a team of analytic engineers and technical specialists fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. This includes conducting regular performance reviews providing constructive feedback and identifying/addressing any performance gaps with corrective actions. You will also play a key role in facilitating Agile ceremonies and analyzing team performance data to identify areas for improvement and optimization continuously driving sprint velocity and addressing missed targets.

Beyond team management this role requires close collaboration with the Operational Analytics Lead to ensure that deliverables are met on time and aligned with other priorities. You need to ensure the teams outputs are robust and contribute effectively to business objectives. The emphasis is on building a strong technically proficient and high-performing team capable of delivering consistent and impactful results.

Your key outputs and objectives will be:

• Lead coach and develop a team of analysts and technical specialists fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth
• Attend and facilitate Agile ceremonies
• Ensure robust documentation across delivery including JIRA & Confluence
• Analyse team performance data to identify areas of improvements and optimisation
• Identify and address any performance gaps implementing corrective actions and improvement plans
• Continuous drive of sprint velocity in team proactively identifying where targets are missed and working with team to get back on track
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to the team
• Work closely with Operational Analytics Lead to ensure deliverables are met on time and in line with other priorities
• Work closely with Operational Analytics Lead to ensure work meets all requirements including BAU initiatives and incident support
• Support enforcing team best practices e.g. coding standards and technical documentation
• Foster a culture of feedback by creating an environment where giving and receiving feedback is encouraged and valued

Youll be successful for this role at OVO if you

• Successfully led and developed a team of technical professionals
• Have a track record of coaching and mentoring fostering growth and career development
• Have proven experience balancing multiple priorities and dealing with change and ambiguity
• Resilient to change and ability to support other through varied changes
• Have an ambitious spirit youll need to be proactive and someone who is always up for a challenge
• Are an excellent communicator. Your communication skills give you the ability to convey your ideas effectively tailoring the communication to audiences at all levels of the organisation.
• Proficient experience of using JIRA for Agile ceremonies and ability to utilise built in reporting to monitor progress
• Ability to quickly understand business requirements and relay to team where required

Lets talk about whats in it for you:

Well pay you between 45000 and 50000 depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different have a chat with us!

We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us and you flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission.

Youll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal.

We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVOand theres flex pay. Well give you 9% Flex Pay on top of your salary 4% of this is auto enrolled into your pension and the remaining 5% is yours to do what you like with. You can use this to buy from our extensive range of flexible benefits including our green benefits which weve put at the heart of our offering add to your pension or even take it as cash.

Heres a taster of whats on offer:

For starters youll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays).

For your health
With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level critical illness cover life assurance health assessments and more

For your wellbeing
With gym membership travel insurance workplace ISA will writing services dental insurance and more

For your lifestyle
With extra holiday buying discount dining home & tech loans and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations

For your home
Get up to 400 towards any OVO Energy plan plus great discounts on solar smart thermostats and EV chargers

For your commute
Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans

Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know.

For your Belonging

To find better ways to support our people we need to listen to each others experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people for our people - so when you join OVO you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. Its up to you.

Oh and one last thing...

Wed be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe its just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what were looking for but not every single thing go ahead and hit apply. Wed still love to hear from you!

If you have any additional requirements theres a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible..