Head of Infrastructure Operations in London

Head of Infrastructure Operations in London

London Full-Time 80000 - 100000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Centrica Plc

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and improve our trading infrastructure for a sustainable energy future.
  • Company: Join Centrica Energy, a family of brands revolutionising energy.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a chance to make a real impact.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for leadership and innovation.
  • Why this job: Be part of a team driving positive change in the energy sector.
  • Qualifications: Experience in Infrastructure Operations and strong ITIL knowledge required.

The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.

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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 #More Than ACareer.

We do energy differently – we do it all.

We make it, store it, move it, sell it and mend it.

About your team

At Centrica Energy, our mission is to move it.

We’re energy movers by nature.

We’re a global renewable energy trading company which helps move energy from source to use – powering businesses, homes, and societies as they transition to a new sustainable energy future.

If the idea of working to create a sustainable energy future also moves you, we may very well be the right place for you.

About your role

The Head of Infrastructure Operations is responsible for the stability, resilience, governance, and continuous improvement of Centrica Energy’s Trading Infrastructure services.

The role acts as the bridge between Trading, Group Technology, and external suppliers, ensuring services meet business requirements while driving operational excellence, automation, and ITIL best practices.

Location

London (Mayfair), 3 days per week on-site, with occasional travel to Aalborg and Antwerp.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own service performance, SLAs, OLAs, reporting, and governance across Trading Infrastructure.
  • Lead Major Incident Management (P1/P2), stakeholder communications, root cause analysis, and service recovery.
  • Govern ITIL processes including Incident, Problem, Change, Configuration, and Service Request Management.
  • Maintain CMDB accuracy, service mapping, and dependency management to support operations and governance.
  • Drive Post-Incident and Post-Change Reviews, ensuring lessons learned translate into measurable improvements.
  • Use operational metrics and trend analysis to identify risks, improve service stability, and increase efficiency.
  • Provide executive-level reporting on service health, incidents, risks, and performance.
  • Lead teams and foster a culture of accountability, resilience, and continuous improvement.
  • Key Requirements
  • Extensive experience in Infrastructure Operations and Service Management, ideally within trading or other mission‑critical environments.
  • Strong ITIL knowledge (v4 preferred) and proven Major Incident Management experience.
  • Experience managing CMDBs, service dependencies, and operational governance.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and data‑driven approach to service improvement.
  • Experience driving automation and operational efficiencies.
  • Accountabilities
  • Overall service stability, performance, governance, and resilience.
  • Effective incident resolution and root cause management.
  • Delivery of accurate operational reporting and insights.
  • Continuous improvement, compliance, and operational efficiency.
  • Alignment between Trading and Group Technology objectives.
  • Leadership Profile
  • Strategic thinker with strong operational execution.
  • Calm and structured under pressure.
  • Influential communicator and stakeholder manager.
  • Ownership-oriented with a focus on outcomes.
  • Committed to continuous improvement and team development.

In summary

A senior operational leadership role focused on ensuring reliable, well‑governed trading infrastructure services while driving ITIL maturity, service excellence, resilience, and continuous improvement across Centrica Energy.

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Centrica Plc

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We think you need these skills to ace Head of Infrastructure Operations in London

Infrastructure Operations
Service Management
ITIL (v4 preferred)
Major Incident Management
Stakeholder Management
Communication Skills
Analytical Skills