At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the new Resource Optimisation function and shape its strategic direction.
- Company: Join Northern Powergrid, powering 8 million customers in the evolving energy sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £85,000 - £95,000 and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team driving innovation and efficiency in energy delivery.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy industry while leading a high-performing team.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership skills and experience in resource planning and optimisation.
The predicted salary is between 85000 - 95000 £ per year.
Do you want to help power your career and be part of an evolving energy industry? The energy industry is advancing with investment in smart technology innovation and Northern Powergrid, as the company responsible for powering everyday life for 8 million customers across 3.9 million homes and businesses in the Northeast, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire, is at the forefront of delivering a power network that meets the region’s needs, now and in the future.
We are establishing a new Resource Optimisation function as part of a wider organisational restructure, creating a pivotal leadership opportunity within Programme Delivery. As Head of Resource Optimisation, you will have a unique opportunity to build and shape this critical function at the centre of our operations. You will play a key role in improving how we optimise the scheduling and utilisation of Industrial and Technical resource to efficiently deliver programmes of work and achieve our strategic objectives while leading a team and influencing at the highest levels of the organisation. This is a high-impact leadership role, with the opportunity to build a completely new function and influence performance, efficiency, and customer outcomes across the business.
Competitive salary between £85,000 - £95,000. We’re excited to hear from candidates with a passion for our company and the industry and a desire to succeed.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and lead the new Resource Optimisation function, setting the strategic direction, operating model, and roadmap.
- Build and lead a high-performing team of resource schedulers, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Develop and embed resource planning, forecasting, and optimisation frameworks across operational activities.
- Act as the key interface between Programme Delivery and Regional Operations, aligning priorities, resolving conflicts, and enabling effective decision‑making.
- Ensure effective allocation and utilisation of Industrial and Technical resources, balancing planned and 24/7 reactive demand across the business.
- Interface with, and support the development of capacity models, scenario planning, and resource forecasts to support short, medium, and long‑term planning.
- Support the provision of data‑driven insight across resource performance, productivity, and constraints, enabling proactive management of risks and opportunities.
- Take the lead on implementing and continuously improve scheduling tools, data, and processes to enhance visibility, efficiency, and responsiveness.
- Support the delivery of programmes of work by ensuring resource availability aligns with delivery plans and milestones.
- Drive consistency and standardisation in resource management practices, metrics, and governance.
- Engage senior stakeholders across the business to influence decision-making and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
- Strategic Leadership: Ability to define and deliver a new function, setting direction and driving organisational change.
- Resource Planning.
Head of Resource Optimisation employer: Northern Powergrid
Northern Powergrid is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the forefront of the evolving energy industry. With a strong focus on innovation and employee development, we provide competitive salaries, a culture of collaboration, and opportunities for meaningful impact in shaping our new Resource Optimisation function. Join us in powering everyday life for millions while advancing your career in a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.
