Head of Strategic and Transformational Planning - 12 month FTC

Department Strategy & Business Development

Locations London

Remote status hybrid

Yearly salary 90,000.00 GBP

Employment Type none

Reporting to the VP of Transformation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping SmartestEnergy’s strategic direction by leading the coordination, evaluation, and alignment of key initiatives across the group. You’ll be responsible for gathering and consolidating inputs from across the SmartestEnergy family of companies, ensuring a comprehensive view of planned change.

Working closely with stakeholders and executive committees, you’ll manage the prioritisation process—ensuring resources are directed toward initiatives with the highest strategic value and that effort is balanced across all strategic pillars. You will also support the business in defining the information needed for effective planning, while maintaining a transparent, data-driven prioritisation framework to enable confident, insight-led decision-making.

What skills/experience do I need to be successful?

• Experience inprogressively senior roles within strategy, transformation planning or consulting;
• Substantial experience inleadership roles overseeing cross-functional teams and enterprise-wide initiatives;
• Experience in Energy and Transformational change services, consulting, technology, or regulated industries is preferred;
• Lead the development and execution of long-term strategic plans and prioritisation of initiatives;
• Worked closely with C-suite executives, business unit leaders, and technology teams to create and maintain strategic roadmap and balanced delivery portfolio;
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation to inform strategic decisions.

What sets us apart?

• Global Impact: With offices in the UK, US, and Australia, and plans for further expansion, you'll be part of a dynamic, globally-minded team, with opportunities to explore new markets and make a difference on a global scale.
• Flexible Working: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days a year. We prioritize work-life balance, recognizing that your well-being matters. Find out more here.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate our diverse culture and value individuals irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality, or ethnicity. Join a team where diversity is not just welcomed but celebrated as a key driver of growth and innovation.

What does hybrid working mean to us?

Hybrid working typically means 2 days in the office location listed on this advert and 3 days working at home each week. Some occasional travel to our other offices may be required.

What happens next?

Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed by a human – no bots here! The average process typically takes around 2-3 weeks, with 2 stages of video interviews using Teams. However, this can vary depending on the role. We may invite you for a face-to-face meeting or require only 1 video interview. If you have any questions or need support, our Recruitment Team is here to assist you.

Ready to join us on our journey to digitise, decarbonise, and localize the future of energy? Apply now.

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