Demand Forecasting Analyst

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in our Reading office

Salary: £42,600 - £64,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

In Energy Markets, our Demand Forecasting team sits at the heart of how we make thoughtful, well‑informed decisions - working collaboratively with Trading, Finance, Retail and Business Energy to understand how weather, customer behaviour and wider trends shape energy demand. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and purpose‑driven team where your insights will help minimise balancing costs, optimise procurement and keep our operations safe, stable and efficient. You’ll play a valued role in shaping both short and long‑term forecasts across GB and Ireland, while continuously improving how we work - bringing curiosity, care and a strong focus on safety, accuracy and quality in everything we do.

You will

- Deliver timely, high‑quality forecasts for gas and electricity demand, supporting safe, balanced and cost‑effective energy operations.
- Work collaboratively across teams, sharing insight and building trusted relationships with stakeholders and internal customers.
- Continuously look for ways to improve, helping to evolve forecasting systems, processes and models with a focus on quality and safety.
- Contribute thoughtful, value‑adding analysis that supports better decision‑making and enhances forecasting accuracy.
- Embrace opportunities to develop deeper expertise in specific areas, growing your knowledge and impact within the team.

You have

- A strong numerical background, with a degree in a mathematical or analytical discipline.
- Experience working with data, with confident problem‑solving skills and a careful, detail‑focused approach.
- Solid Excel skills, with Python and SQL knowledge welcomed but not essential.
- Clear and collaborative communication skills, enabling you to share insights in an accessible and supportive way.
- An interest in commercial environments or forecasting techniques, alongside a proactive mindset and desire to learn.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSE Energy Markets secure the energy needed to power customers' lives, while creating value for SSE. Our Energy Markets trading teams buy the fuel needed to deliver cleaner energy and sell power generated in our wind farm, hydro and thermal assets back to the markets.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Janet.Gossman@sse.com / 01738 351816 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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