Head of Infrastructure Operations

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About your team: 

At Centrica Energy, our mission is to move it.  

We’re energy movers by nature. We’re a global renewable energy trading company which helps move energy from source to use – powering businesses, homes, and societies as they transition to a new sustainable energy future. If the idea of working to create a sustainable energy future also moves you, we may very well be the right place for you.

About your role:

The Head of Infrastructure Operations is accountable for the operational stability, performance, and governance of Trading Infrastructure services across Centrica Energy. This role ensures services are resilient, well-governed, and aligned with Group Technology frameworks, while driving continuous improvement, automation, and operational excellence in a global trading environment.

Location: This role is based at our Park House office in London and requires on‑site presence 3 days a week. The position also involves travel to other Centrica Energy locations, including Aalborg (Denmark) and Antwerp (Belgium).

Responsibilities of the role:

Service Performance, SLAs & Governance

• Define and agree SLAs / OLAs with Group Technology, ensuring Trading requirements are clearly documented and measurable

• Monitor, report, and analyse service performance across both Trading and Group services

• Produce and present monthly and quarterly service reviews with actionable insights

• Ensure all services are clearly defined, documented, and aligned to operational delivery expectations

• Drive service improvement plans based on performance trends and service breaches

Major Incident & Problem Management

• Lead all Major Incidents (P1/P2) impacting Trading Infrastructure

• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder communications

• Drive rapid time-to-restoration and minimise business impact

• Ensure post-incident reviews (PIRs) are completed, published, and tracked

• Champion Problem Management including root cause analysis and systemic fixes

ITIL Framework Governance

Own and govern the ITIL operating model across:

• Incident

• Problem

• Change

• Configuration

• Service Request

• Ensure alignment with Group Technology standards and processes

• Drive maturity and adoption of ITSM best practices across Trading operations

Configuration Management & CMDB Ownership

Maintain accuracy and integrity of CMDB data, including:

• Configuration Items (CIs)

• Service relationships

• Dependency mappings

• Reconcile CMDB against asset inventories and tooling

Ensure CMDB supports:

• Impact assessment

• Incident resolution

• Change governance

• Drive improved visibility of service dependencies

Post‑Incident & Post‑Change Improvements

• Implement structured Post Incident Reviews (PIRs) and Post Change Reviews (PCRs)

• Track corrective actions and ensure accountability for remediation

• Embed learnings into processes, tooling, and service design

• Drive continuous improvement to enhance resilience and prevent recurrence

Service Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Establish data-driven service performance management

• Monitor trends in:

• SLA adherence

• Incident volumes

• Service stability

• Identify systemic risks and improvement opportunities

• Own and track delivery of service improvement initiatives

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

Act as the primary interface between:

• Trading business stakeholders

• Group Technology teams

• Vendors and suppliers

Provide clear, executive-level communication on:

• Service health

• Risks

• Incidents

• Performance

Build strong cross-functional relationships to enable a “One Team” operating model:

• Lead teams and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Here's what we’re looking for:

Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in Infrastructure Operations / Service Management (Trading or mission-critical environments preferred)

• Deep understanding of ITIL (v4 preferred) across core lifecycle functions

• Proven track record in Major Incident Management and governance

• Experience managing CMDB and service dependency models

• Strong stakeholder management across business and Group technology functions

• Data-driven mindset with ability to translate operational metrics into actions

• Experience driving automation and operational efficiency improvements

Accountability

• Overall service stability, performance, and governance of Trading Infrastructure

• Ensuring timely incident resolution and effective root cause analysis

• Delivering accurate, insight-led reporting to leadership

• Driving measurable service improvements and operational efficiency

• Ensuring compliance with policies, controls, and security standards

• Acting as the bridge between Trading and Group Technology

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinking with strong operational execution

• Calm, structured decision-making under pressure

• High-quality communication and stakeholder influence

• Ownership mindset with focus on outcomes

• Continuous improvement and growth mindset

Why should you apply?  
 
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