Strategic Delivery Lead - Warwickshire, United Kingdom - Pontoon

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Job Title:
Strategic Lead


Contract length:
Permanent

Location:
Warwick (hybrid working policy, with possible travel to Solihull and London)


Salary:
Up to £70,000 per annum
National Grid PLC is a multinational electricity and gas utility company headquartered in London.

It has a market capitalisation of ~£36 billion and is one of the top 25 FTSE companies, listed on the London Stock Exchange.

National Grid lies at the heart ofa transforming energy system, spanning the UK and the US. Our businesses supply gas and electricity, safely, reliably, and efficiently to millions of customers and communities. But we also drive change through engineering innovation and by incubating new ideaswith the power to revolutionise our industry.

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 buildinginterconnectors to allow the UK to share clean energy with our neighbours in Europe, to investing in renewable energy generation in the US.

We connect people to the energy they need to live their lives. We continually strive to find a better way. We BringEnergy to Life. National Grid 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 celebratesthe cultures and communities we serve.
About the role
The energy system will continue to change rapidly and fundamentally on the path to net zero in 2050.

National Grid are at the heart of these changes, which pose strategic questions for us as a business and for the wider sector.

Group Strategy leads on answeringhigh-level strategic questions for National Grid and working with external stakeholders to collectively answer the broader questions for the whole industry.

Within the Group Strategy team, you will support the organisation in defining its strategic directionand how to adapt to the changing energy environment, enabling Net Zero and drive the organisation's future growth.

This role is a 'front line' strategy role, where you can expect to work on a variety of different strategic topics and with multiple different internal and external stakeholders.

Your primary responsibility will be running small strategy projects or workstreams of larger strategy projects.


This is likely to involve:

  • Absorbing the question and breaking the problem into its building blocks
  • Quickly picking up the sector content and understanding required
  • Leading and undertaking primary research, including having discussions with the wider business to collect input and evidence
  • Developing structured and insightful strategic analysis that is supported by robust sources
  • Translating research and analysis into meaningful insights and recommendations
  • Creating high quality Board and Executive level communications in paper or slide form to share insights and shape strategic decision making

As part of the role, you will enjoy exceptional exposure to the Executive Committee and senior leadership teams, working on the highest priority issues.

You will become part of a high calibre, curious, motivated, inclusive team, that can lead to excellent careeropportunities.
About you

  • Analytical and problemsolving skills
  • Experience in strategy development and strategic thinking
  • Experienced developing PowerPoint materials for senior audiences (e.g., Executive and Boardlevel)
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver results under timepressure
  • Excel competency
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
  • Has (or eager to build) a broad understanding of the energy sector
  • Ability to build relationships across all levels within an organisation
  • Ability to challenge thinking in a constructive manner; a willingness and openness to receiving similar challenge
  • An inquisitive mind with the ability to join the dots
  • Ability and enthusiasm for sharing knowledge with others
  • Stakeholder management skills
  • Team player who is open to diverse ideas and collaboratively solving complex problems
  • Qualifications/Experience required
  • Educated to Degree level or equivalent
  • 34 years of exposure to either business strategy, business development and execution or utility sector analysis

NOTE - If you are not contacted within 48 hours of applying, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, however, we will have your contact information and CV in our database for any potential future role that may suit.

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