Head of Eu Strategy - London, United Kingdom - National Grid

National Grid

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Head of EU Strategy:

Location: London, GB, WC2N 5EH Warwick, GB, CV34 6DA
Division: NGV Interconnectors
Job Type:
Requisition Number: Department: National Grid Ventures
Job Function: Strategy
About the role:

Join us, and help shape the future of energy.

As one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world, National Grid is at the centre of a clean, fair and affordable energy future, where tackling climate change and reaching net zero is a key priority.

That's why we're looking for a Head of EU Strategy to join National Grid Interconnectors EU Business Development Executive team.

The team leads the development of the next wave of offshore grid business development activities, in conjunction with our EU partners, and answers the high-level strategic questions for National Grid Interconnectors.

As the Head of EU Strategy, you'll support the organisation in defining its strategic direction and how to adapt to the changing energy environment, enabling net zero and drive the organisation's future growth, with a focus on Europe and the North Sea portfolio strategy.

This role is based from London or Warwick, and you can enjoy our hybrid working from office and home.

Key accountabilities:

Defining a 10year vision for NG interconnector development in the EU.
Identifying and driving understanding of the highest priority strategic questions/issues facing National Grid in Europe.
Coordinating the strategic discussion with National Grid Interconnector Executive and upwards on EU Strategy.
Making strategic recommendations on EU issues.
Leading the strategic thinking about National Grid's portfolio strategy.
Leading the strategy team.
Making recommendations to the EU Regulations & Policy team, Business Development teams, Commercial teams and HVDC Centre of Excellence.

About you:

What we do isn't just important - it's essential. That's why we look to recruit experts in their field.

In this case, we're looking for someone who has:

A broad understanding of the energy sector and regulatory issues affecting the industry and long term internal and external influences.
The ability to work with and influence executive level and senior leaders within an organisation, and engage effectively at multiple levels across an organisation.
The ability to lead and deliver high priority projects.
An understanding of the operational and commercial challenges faced by a business.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to convey complex strategic ideas and proposals to a wide range of audiences in a structured and logical way.
Experience working in a matrix organisation with multiple stakeholders to facilitate cross functional teams which operate collaboratively and innovatively.
The ability to challenge entrenched thinking in a constructive manner; a willingness and openness to receiving similar challenge.
The ability to lead and coach a team to allow them to meet their full potential.

What you'll get:

A competitive salary between £80,000 - £100,000 - dependent on capability and location.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a full electric company car or cash alternative, a bonus of up to 20% of your salary for stretch performance, private medical insurance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.

You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, a salary sacrifice technology scheme, support via the employee assistance line and matched charity giving to name a few.

About us:

National Grid plc is an international electricity and gas utility company headquartered in London.

It has a market capitalisation of ~£45 billion and is one of the top 25 FTSE companies, listed on the London Stock Exchange.

As the world changes to embrace cleaner energy and businesses shift to operate in a more responsible way, we are leading that charge.

We are focused on finding ways to decarbonise the energy system; from building interconnectors to allow the UK to share clean energy with our neighbours in Europe, to investing in renewable energy generation in the US.

National Grid Interconnectors, part of National Grid Ventures, is at the heart of the energy transition, supporting the connection of electricity grids between Great Britain and other countries, allowing the sharing of greener, more affordable power.

We are proud to be a growing, international team and we all have a passion to do our best for our customers, the planet and each other.

National Grid interconnectors has an inclusive culture.

We are committed to creating a work environment where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

Our mission is to build a business that represents, reflects and celebrates the cultures and communities we serve.

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