Commercial Contract Lead – FTC

Ovo Energy

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12 Month FTC

Location: Hub based! Bristol, London or Glasgow

But you have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best

Team: Energy Transition Financing

Salary banding: £30,720 – £47,920

Experience: Entry/Mid-level

Working pattern: Full-Time

Reporting to: Erin Carlton, Commercial Contract Manager

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

This role in 3 words: Commercial, Financial, Engagement

Top 3 qualities for this role: Adaptable, Organised, Professional

In the words of the team, you should leave your current role for this one because .

“You’ll make a difference to our bottom line everyday”

Everyone belongs at OVO

At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity’s biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That’s 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 you’ll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here’s how:

You will be working within the Energy Transition Finance team reporting to the Commercial Contract Manager, who works with OVO’ s Meter Asset Providers (MAPs) and Smart Operational teams to manage third party performance and reporting and cost control.

The Smart Operational teams oversee all smart electricity and gas industry processes, including the resolution of issues with dataflows and technical support for Smart metering.

The extent of our contractual relationships cover, but is not limited to:

• Meter Asset Providers (MAPs)
• 3rd party device (IHD/CAD) manufacturers
• Post Emergency Metering Services (PEMS)
• Market Interaction Software and managed services (DCC)

This role in a nutshell:

This is a fixed-term role to cover maternity leave. You will report directly to the Commercial Contract Manager to support in management and cost control of third party contracts. You will also be responsible for managing and approving third party invoices.

Your key outcomes will be:

• Engaging with some of OVO’s key 3rd party partners and working with the relevant internal teams to aid the resolution of contractual issues effectively; the 3rd parties that will be required to be actively managed will depend on business needs over time
• Taking a lead role in recovering the maximum amount possible for OVO: ensuring that the charges received are applicable; challenging the MAPs to agree with what has been disputed; negotiating with MAPs and driving the maximum recovery from these charges
• Reviewing and managing the incoming MAP invoices as well as tracking and managing the debt/credit/cost recovery position with OVO MAPs
• Working with OVO’s internal stakeholders to assist the Energy Transition Financing team to recover the maximum possible costs from our 3rd parties
• Identifying and taking action to remedy key contractual performance issues that arise
• Supporting the operationalisation of contracts, ensuring that what’s agreed in a contract can be delivered operationally and when appropriate, taking a lead in the contractual activities with our key partners
• Identifying additional ways to ensure value for money is delivered in the contracts – including recommending contractual change and process improvement across any aspect of your role

You’ll be a successful Commercial Contract Lead here at OVO if you have

• Experience of managing invoice processes with third party suppliers
• Experience working with Finance teams to manage debt and credit positions
• Excellence in use of Excel/Google Sheets
• Experience of electricity and gas data-flows to the extent that they impact MAP rental & other costs
• Experience of managing third parties
• Experience working in a numerate role with a high attention to detail
• Experience of working in a fast paced environment where prioritisation is required
• The ability to hold external parties accountable
• Confidence in presenting information to various levels of stakeholder and external parties
• Passion about what you do and are highly driven to achieve your professional & personal goals
• An understanding of the energy industry and the contracts held with external parties (although this is not essential)

Let’s talk about what’s in it for you

We’ll pay you between £30,720 and £47,920, 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.

You’ll 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 OVO and there’s flex pay. It’s an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits.

Here’s a taster of what’s on offer:

For starters, you’ll 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, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more

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

For your home
Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on 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 other’s 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. It’s up to you.

Oh, and one last thing

We’d be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it’s just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we’re looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply. We’d still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there’s a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible