Background – About ALT HAN Co:
The Alternative HAN
Company (Alt HAN Co) is a not-for-profit company jointly owned by
Energy Suppliers. We were established in 2016 for the
sole purpose of finding an industry-wide
solution for smart metering in hard-to-reach houses, apartment
blocks and commercial premises. Specifically, where the
broadcast signal from a smart meter communications hub is not
strong enough to reach the gas meter or smart devices in the home. This
problem affects around 2.5% of premises – and if not
addressed could leave behind around a million customers in
the transition to a smarter, low-carbon energy sector.
Alt HAN is entering a critical
phase of its delivery. During 2024 we will be testing the systems and processes
with Energy Suppliers ready for full services for all GB Energy Suppliers to
roll out devices.
How Alt
HAN is regulated
Alt HAN Co operates in a complex
regulatory and stakeholder environment. We were formed to
enable businesses that ordinarily compete against each other to work together
for the specific purpose of finding a common solution to smart meter
blackspots. To reflect this our budget setting, cost recovery
and internal governance processes are all regulated through a
document called the Smart Energy Code (SEC), and we engage closely with the
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ and the Office of Gas &
Electricity Markets (Ofgem). We also have a key role in managing
and coordinating the involvement of energy suppliers, whose involvement in
Alt HAN is also subject to regulation.
Additionally, as an
organisation we are subject to all standard regulatory and legal obligations
relevant to a business operation such as ours. For example, data
protection, occupational health & safety, product safety, employment
law and corporate governance and reporting.
The Role:
Alt HAN is seeking an experienced Operations Assistant to work
on an exciting new project to establish an innovative service that enables
smart metering installations in multi occupancy buildings where existing
metering equipment can not be upgraded due to spatial constraints. (‘Crowded
Meter Rooms’).
Job Description:
Operations Assistant of a complex project including:
· Stakeholder
engagement
·
Assisting the
Operations Co-ordinator in the preparation and maintenance of project
documentation throughout the project lifecycle
· Planning,
scheduling, and reporting key project activities to internal and external stakeholders
· Ensuring
that comprehensive reporting is prepared and maintained
· Gathering
and analysis of data
· Data
management and validation
· Supporting
the Crowded Meter Room Team
· Align to
timelines within the project lifecycle
· Positively
engage all levels of stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
· Troubleshooting
and problem-solving skills
· Other ad
hoc duties
Professional
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:
Essential
· Previous
experience within an admin or assistant role
· Competent
with Microsoft office, and able to learn new systems quickly
· Proven
track record in delivering to deadlines
· Experience
of working with both internal and external stakeholders of multi levels
· Strong time
management and business acumen
Desirable
· Experience
working in the energy sector
Personal Attributes:
Essential
· Excellent
communication skills and the ability to work with complex and diverse
stakeholders. To be able to drive decision making and collaboration
· Excellent
interpersonal skills to work with stakeholders, data specialists, and business
area leads
· Ability to
participate in multiple complex programs simultaneously in an agile environment
· Attention
to detail
· Ability to
adapt in a developing programme of work
The
Opportunity:
At Alt HAN you will:
· Have the chance to work within a fascinating technical
development area in the smart energy space and be at the forefront of the
climate/green energy challenge.
· Work with a group of highly professional and capable people,
with a very positive and growing reputation.
· Be in a high-profile role that will provide access to a
network of other stakeholders, including Energy Suppliers, network operators,
meter operators, Government (BEIS) and Energy regulatory bodies (Ofgem). This
is a wonderful opportunity to enhance your reputation within the energy
community; and
· Become part of an ambitious team that seeks to be the
provider of choice for BEIS / Energy Suppliers for future associated smart
energy initiatives that require collective action.
Alt HAN Co
is an equal opportunities employer and are committed to treating all job
applicants equally. Alt HAN Co does not discriminate against any employee or
job applicant on grounds of (including, but not limited to) their race or
colour, nationality, national or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, religion,
age, sexual orientation or disability
