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ESB Trading provides market access, risk management and asset optimisation services for ESB's generation portfolio.\nWe are seeking to recruit a Contracts Negotiator to join the Forward Trading Team. Reporting to the Contracts Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in negotiating and managing wholesale energy trading agreements that support ESB Trading's activities across power, gas and environmental markets.\nThis position is primarily focused on contract negotiation, relationship management and commercial risk mitigation. The successful candidate will work closely with traders, risk, legal and operational teams to ensure contractual arrangements effectively support ESB's trading and hedging strategies.\nThe role also includes responsibility for supporting ESG-related initiatives and representing ESB in relevant industry forums and collaborative programmes focused on responsible sourcing and sustainability practices within commodity supply chains.\nKey Responibilities\nThe role will focus on three core areas:\n1. Contract Negotiation & Commercial Agreements (Primary Focus)\nLead the negotiation, drafting and execution of wholesale energy trading contracts.\nNegotiate agreements relating to Irish Power and Gas, GB Gas and Power, Carbon and environmental products, oil and fuel products where required\nDevelop and maintain expertise in industry-standard trading agreements including EFET and ISDA frameworks.\nWork with traders, legal advisors and risk teams to ensure contractual terms appropriately manage commercial and operational risk.\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with counterparties across energy and commodity markets.\nSupport the efficient onboarding of new trading counterparties and contractual amendments.\n2. ESG & Industry Engagement\nSupport ESB Trading's ESG objectives as they relate to commodity trading and procurement activities.\nCollaborate with internal sustainability, compliance and trading teams on ESG initiatives.\n3. Fuel Procurement Support\nProvide support to fuel procurement activities as required.\nAssist in the negotiation and management of fuel supply agreements, including HFO procurement arrangements.\nDevelop an understanding of fuel markets, supply chain considerations and associated commercial risks.\nExperience and Qualifications\nEssential\nMinimum 5 years' experience in a commercial, contractual, trading or energy market role.\nThird-level qualification in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Law or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.\nDemonstrated experience negotiating and managing commercial contracts.\nStrong commercial awareness and ability to manage contractual risk.\nExperience using Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft 365 suite.\nAbility to engage confidently with counterparties and senior stakeholders.\nDesirable\nExperience of EFET, ISDA or other commodity trading agreements.\nExperience within wholesale energy markets, commodities or trading environments.\nFamiliarity with the I-SEM market.\nExperience representing organisations in industry groups, market committees or external forums.\nUnderstanding of ESG considerations and their increasing importance within energy and commodity markets.\nUnderstanding of Irish and/or UK energy markets.\nExposure to fuel procurement or commodity supply contracts.\nLocation\nThis position will be based in ESB Head Office, Dublin.\nSmart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.\nReporting To\nThe successful candidate will report to the Contracts Manager, ESB Trading.\nGeneral\nIt is not anticipated that a staff member still on probation will be eligible to apply for a promotional vacancy.\nTypically, an individual must have completed their probation and should have at least two years’ experience in their current role before being eligible to apply for a promotion.\nAn application from a staff member who does not meet the above criteria must have the approval of both the senior line manager and the HRM within the BU before progressing to application.\nApplication and Selection Process\nApplications must be submitted Online\n(Closing date is strictly no later than 12th November 2026).\nApplications must include your up-to-date CV stating current position, band and grade (where relevant) and qualifications.\nShortlisting will be based on one or a combination of the following:\nEducational qualifications \nRelevant experience \nInformation provided on application forms/CVs \nAny appropriate tests/assessments \nApplicants who are not shortlisted will be advised as soon as the final shortlist has been agreed.\nInterview\nCandidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:\nAccountable and Ethical \nCollaborative \nGrowing and Adaptive \nProactive \nRespectful and Supportive \nMore information available on Our Behaviours SharePoint site\nFinal Selection\nCandidates called to interview will be advised of the outcome of the Selection Process by email.\nNotes:\nExternal candidates may be considered for this position. \nPsychometric assessment will be required to support the interview process. \nYour application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you 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