- As an ExCom member, provide strategic and operational leadership within the business.
- Develop and embed desired organisational culture within the business as per Group and UK strategy.
- Pro-actively contribute to the development of organisational strategies and goals as well as their effective implementation.
- Responsible for the day-to-day smooth running of all aspects of the Business Services functional areas to meet the business needs of the company
- Lead, maintain, and implement internal policies and procedures in accordance to Engie UK Hub functions including relation to SHEQ, HR, & CSR, IT, Communications etc.).
- Work with functional managers to embed appropriate practices across the business.
- Ensure development of Business Services Team to meet current and future needs of the business.
- Coordination with the Engie UK Hub to ensure services, skills, and resources, are sufficient to meet present and future needs.
- Interpretation and implementation of GBU Networks policies across all functional areas.
- Uphold company's ethical principles and codes of conduct in all business activities undertaken.
- Proven track record of working closely with multiple functional areas within a business (SHEQ, HR, Regulatory & Public Affairs (RAPA) and ESG/CSR, IT, Communications etc.).
- Good working knowledge of General Data Protection Regulations.
- Good working knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation in relations to a COMAH site and within an office environment.
- Upholding a company's ethical priorities and codes of conduct.
- Excellent Leadership Skills.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- Ability to pro-actively identify and resolve issues.
- Ability to work through ambiguity.
- Ability to work to strict deadlines.
- Hands on approach, leads by example.
- Commercially aware.
- Excellent verbal, written, and listening skills.
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, commerce, business, or another related field.
- Experience of working in a rapidly expanding small business.
- Good working knowledge of managing outsourced services such as, Contracts and Procurement (C&P) for both Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and project activities.
- Good soft skills.
- Personnel development skills.
- A master's degree in business administration. (MBA).
Head of Business Services - Cheshire East, United Kingdom - ENGIE
Description
Exciting Opportunity: Head of Business Services - in Cheshire
About Storengy UK
Storengy UK is a subsidiary of ENGIE, we developed and now operate the Stublach Natural Gas Storage site in Cheshire, the largest onshore in the UK.
We are actively participating in the energy transition and supporting the UK government strategy to reach net zero by 2050. We have set our own carbon neutral target of 2025. A strategy to develop biomethane production in the UK and an ambition to create and operate hydrogen storage further support these targets.
About the role
Storengy UK are recruiting for a Head of Business Services based in Cheshire. This is a Permanent role, working full time Monday to Friday. On offer is a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.
Key Duties
Key Requirements
Essential
Desirable:
What benefits we offer?
Flexible Working
We understand the importance of work-life balance and recognise that everyone is striving to find the perfect one between work and home life. That's why we offer a hybrid working model that combines the convenience of remote work with the benefits of collaborating in a professional office environment. You'll have the flexibility to work from home part of the time, allowing you to optimise your productivity while enjoying a comfortable work setup. We also offer an option to opt-in, 9-day working fortnight, every other Friday off.
Bonus Programme
We reward your hard work and dedication with a competitive bonus programme that recognises and values your contributions. Your efforts are appreciated and directly reflected in your financial rewards.
Life Assurance
We prioritise your peace of mind by offering life assurance coverage. You can feel confident knowing that your loved ones will be protected in the event of the unexpected.
Income Protection
Your financial security matters to us. Our income protection benefits ensure that you have a safety net in place, providing a valuable source of income if you're unable to work due to illness or injury.
Employer Pension Contribution
We invest in your future by contributing to your pension plan. You can enjoy the confidence and peace of mind that comes with knowing that you're building a solid foundation for your retirement.
Healthcare Cash Plan
Your well-being matters to us, which is why we provide a healthcare cash plan. You'll have access to a range of healthcare benefits, including reimbursement for medical expenses, dental and optical care, and more. Take care of yourself and your family's health without financial worries.
Gym
We offer a comprehensive wellness package that includes an on-site gym, lunch-time fitness classes, and contributions towards active sports memberships, ensuring our employees have the resources and opportunities to stay active and healthy
myENGIE
We offer a range of flexible benefits to employees alongside hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts through myENGIE.
Diverse Employer
ENGIE's purpose is to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral economy, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally friendly solutions, and we know that the most successful businesses are the most sustainable ones. Diversity, equity and inclusion is key to sustainability and success and our goal is to attract, engage and retain the best talent, bringing the best thinking to our business from inside and outside of our industry. Our ambition is to make sure everyone at ENGIE feels valued, respected and included. We know that diverse teams have more creativity, imagination, innovation and problem solving capabilities, so we are committed to tackling inequalities and creating a diverse and inclusive business.
Equal Opportunity
We're an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. During the application process you will be asked to complete an equality questionnaire on a voluntary basis and any data we collect will be treated confidentially and used for evaluation purposes only. This helps us understand our audience so we can make sure we are doing everything we can to attract a diverse range of people and ensure our recruitment processes are fair and inclusive.