Innovation Delivery Analyst - Portfolio & Funding

We want you to apply analytical and project expertise across a diverse portfolio of innovation projects to improve the efficiency, reliability and future capability of the gas transmission system.

• Support the technical delivery of Network Innovation Allowance (NIA), Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) portfolio projects in the given strategic theme.
• Support project delivery with a high Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and deploying into the business.
• Support the strategic portfolio of projects and technology roadmaps with stakeholder input.
• Work with UK and worldwide stakeholders, including networks, to develop cross‑functional innovation projects and ensure the validity of our strategy and portfolio.
• Disseminate key focus areas and activities to the business.
• Support in the identification and application of external funding opportunities.
• Develop project scopes and funding bids with relevant teams.
• Support cross‑functional forums.
• Ensure and enable the commerciality of our innovation activities.
• Develop project overview packs and financial project information for internal review.
• Support internal corporate audit and external UKRI/Ofgem audit process.
• Monitor and manage project delivery on multiple projects against time, cost and quality.
• Track value and benefit realisation processes of the innovation portfolio to support regulatory reporting commitments.

• Knowledge of NIA and SIF project funding mechanisms and the regulatory governance requirements.
• Experience utilising Six Sigma and/or Lean innovation mechanisms to develop programmes, business cases and scopes of work.
• Knowledge of external funding mechanisms (Ofgem, Innovate
  
  UK, EU).
• Knowledge of IP positions relating to innovation projects.
• Experience working with cross‑functional indirect teams to develop and deliver projects.
• Experience communicating complex technical solutions across multidisciplinary functions.
• Knowledge/experience of working on complex multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Broad understanding of National Gas Transmission’s business.
• Experience developing and managing a complex project portfolio, delivering on time and within budget.
• Member of an institution such as IGEM, IMechE, IMMM, IET is highly regarded.

• Salary £44,000 – £50,000 dependent on experience.
• Annual performance bonus.
• 34 days holiday (including statutory days) – plus option to buy/sell 5 additional days.
• Double‑match pension (every £1 you put in, we add £2).
• Opt‑in flexible benefit scheme (salary sacrifice car plan, private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, and more).
• Financial protection with 10‑times salary death in service and support if unable to work due to long‑term illness or injury.
• Excellent family‑friendly provisions (maternity, paternity, adoption, surrogacy, shared parental leave).
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Eligibility may be affected by place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency held.