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Junior Portfolio Optimiser
Drax Group
Generates renewable power and supplies sustainable biomass through integrated global operations.
Support commercial team with data analysis, optimisation and project coordination.
10d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Selby, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
3,250 Employees
Service Specialisms
Electricity generation
Energy supply
Biomass pellet production
Carbon capture and storage
Sector Specialisms
Renewables
Storage
Bioenergy
Hydrogen
Efficiency
Renewable power generation
Sustainable biomass
Hydro-electric
Role
What you would be doing
project rollout
meeting management
optimization logic
team collaboration
model improvement
data pack
Contribute to the successful rollout of new initiatives and projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment with business goals.
Manage meeting logistics including scheduling, room bookings, slide pack distribution, minute taking, and action tracking.
Develop a strong grasp of the commercial logic and processes behind our optimisation strategies, with a particular focus on interfaces with Logistics, Biomass Trading, and Operations.
Work closely with teams across the Group—including [CG1] Finance, Operations, Logistics, and Biomass Trading—to gather key information and support optimal generation strategies.
Identify opportunities to improve existing models and processes and lead the implementation of enhancements to drive efficiency and accuracy.
Track progress of ongoing improvements and projects, producing clear and informative data packs for internal use.
What you bring
excel
powerpoint
power bi
power query
vba
python
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is essential, along with clear and confident communication skills—both written and verbal.
Experience with Power BI report development and Power Query[CG2] is a plus. Familiarity with coding languages such as VBA, Python, or SQL is advantageous but not required.
Excellent prioritisation, coordination, and organisational skills, with a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.
A thirst for learning and eagerness to expand your knowledge across systems, tools, and commercial processes.
A passion for numbers - a genuine enthusiasm for working with data and uncovering insights that drive smarter decisions.
A strong ability to apply rules and regulations accurately, ensuring precision in every task.
Benefits
Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%
Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body
Private Healthcare
A discretionary bonus depending on company performance
SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
The company generates over £6 billion in annual revenue through large-scale power generation and international biomass trade.
£800M Operating Income
Profitability
The company achieves an operating income of around £800 million, reflecting strong financial performance in sustainable energy operations.
4 GW Capacity
Power Output
The company operates one of the UK's largest power stations, providing nearly 4 gigawatts of electricity capacity through biomass operations.
It operates one of the UK’s largest power stations, originally coal‑fired in the 1970s and converted to biomass.
It sources, manufactures and ships wood pellets from North America to fuel its biomass operations, intertwining forestry, logistics and energy.
Key projects include biomass conversion trials (like willow co‑firing in 2004), development of hydro‑electric and pumped‑storage sites, and global pellet facilities.
Its expertise spans power generation, biomass supply chains, hydro storage, infrastructure logistics and renewable energy markets.
Notably, it markets ash by‑products for construction, turning waste into materials for roads and blocks—closing the loop on power‑by‑product use.
Culture + Values
Environment + Sustainability
26 targets
Sustainability Goals
A comprehensive set of 26 specific, measurable, and time-bound targets covering emissions, forestry, biodiversity, water efficiency, and community support.
27% reduction
Supply Chain Efficiency
Achieved a 27% reduction in group supply-chain emissions since 2020, demonstrating significant progress toward sustainability objectives.
$130 million investment
Air Emissions Improvement
Over $130 million invested since 2022 to enhance air emissions at pellet plants, showcasing a strong commitment to environmental quality.
$12.5 billion investment
Carbon Removal Technology
Up to $12.5 billion invested in BECCS plants to power approximately 600,000 homes and remove around 1.5 million metric tons of CO₂ annually.
Commitment to reach net-zero across scopes 1, 2, and 3 by end of 2040.
Ambition to be carbon-negative (scopes 1&2) by 2030 via BECCS technology.
Implementation of nature-positive action plans and biodiversity enhancements at all sites by 2030.
Deforestation-free sourcing by 2026 with traceability via digital data gathering.
Plans by 2026 to publish comprehensive water-efficiency strategy and Environmental Incident Frequency Rate.
Member of WEF First Movers Coalition, targeting 14 Mt/year of carbon removals by 2030.
Elimini business unit launched to scale permanent carbon removals.
Inclusion & Diversity
No DEI-specific strategy or gender statistics publicly disclosed on Drax website or LinkedIn
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