Shift Control Manager

Job Description

Full Time, PermanentAround £65,000 PLUS Shift allowance & Cadent BenefitsShift work only relates to shift pattern mornings and afternoons 7 days a week (subject to change)Note: This role will be subject to enhanced security screening - As part of NSV screening requirements, a minimum of 5 years residency in the UK is requiredWere making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together were shaping/creating a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers who we put at the heart of everything we do.Within the Energy Control Centre (ECC) we are currently recruiting for a shift control manager to join our team who will be responsible for the real time control and integrity of the Cadent gas distribution systems Networks, ensuring system safety and securityare always maintained. The role will include the management of a shift operations team including working a morning and afternoon shift rota during which the manager is responsible for supervising shift operations.An awareness of internal and external stakeholders, commercial, legislative, and regulatory obligations, process excellence and customer focus are beneficial attributes for the role.Day to Day activities can include:

• Engagement and collaboration within both the ECC leadership team and the shift day teams ensuring ECC objectives are effectively delivered.
• Engagement and collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders by sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practice for both existing processes and future ECC and Cadent ambitions.
• Managing and leading successful teams by supervising, supporting, guiding, and motivating both the Shift Control Engineers within 24/7 shift and the day office staff.
• Standby Rota. The shift control manager will be required to manage emergencies, undertake full shift cover of the manager position within the control room until the next working day or shift. In periods of high demand or where necessary the control roomStandby Manager may be required to attend the Control Room to support operations.

Management of daily operational activities including accurate demand and offtake flow forecasting, offtake flow limits, daily balancing, alarm management, commercial activities and accurate data and information recording.Management of daily non-operational activities including process governance, maintaining staff competency and performance, contractual obligations including UNC/OAD and Network Exit and Entry agreements, operational performance management and reviews andchange management, including process and system development.Management of unplanned events including asset failure and Gas Supply Emergencies.Full training will be available for the successful candidates in order for you to carry out this role.Qualifications

• HNC (or working towards) or equivalent experience. (Essential)
• Recognised management qualification. (Desirable)
• CEng/IEng or working towards.

What you will bring

• Excellent engagement and team working skills
• Previous control room or operational experience.
• Understanding of contractual obligations of Uniform Network Code, Network Entry and Exit Agreements (training will be provided)
• Understanding of the High, Medium and Low-pressure networks (training will be provided)
• Experience of Managing and leading teams
• Willingness to work under pressure
• Open minding and willing to challenge - Thinking outside the box!

Whats In It For YouHere at Cadent, we are committed to supporting our employees to get the best out of themselves. For this role in particular we can offer:

• We will pay for your professional membership and accreditation
• Ample opportunity for progression within the business

BenefitsWe offer a host of benefits to suit your lifestyle and support your well-being. These include:

• Annual bonus
• Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary (i.e., employee contributions of up to 6%, double matched by a Cadent contribution of up to 12%)
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
• Fantastic career development prospects with funded learning options, including support with exams, and internal and external learning and development
• Strong focus on supporting you as an individual including:

• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, insurance, and healthcare packages, plus much more
• My Offers membership card - offering discounts and savings from hundreds of retailers
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Free gym access at the Ansty office, as well as a Gympass scheme providing free or heavily subsidised local gym memberships

We want our employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance and are happy to discuss flexible working options with you if the role can accommodate it. Let us know about your flexibility requirements, whether that be reduced hours, remote working, flexiblestart/finish times, or compressed hours, and we will be more than happy to explore whats possible for the role.About UsAt Cadent were excited to be part of the future of UK energy! Weve got a clear roadmap that will drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.Were making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together were shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers whom we put at the heart of everything we do.Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come