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General information

Posting ID
160426
Type of employment
Permanent
Organisation
Great British Energy
Salary Banding MIN
£ 0
Location
Aberdeen
Salary Banding MAX
£ 0
Workplace Type
Hybrid

Description & Requirements

Job Title: Supply Chain Strategy and Engagement Lead

Location: Aberdeen

Reporting to: Head of Supply Chain Strategy

Number of Roles Available: 1

Company Overview:

Join Great British Energy and be part of powering the UK’s Clean Energy Future. 

At GBE, we’re not just building an energy company – we’re shaping the future of the UK’s energy landscape. 

Our mission is clear:

  • Drive clean energy deployment across the UK as a strategic developer, investor, and owner of renewable projects
  • Deliver benefits for communities and taxpayers, ensuring the clean energy transition creates jobs, boosts local economies, and increases public ownership

We focus on innovation, sustainability, and impact, working on projects that matter – from large-scale national renewable investments to empowering local and community energy initiatives.

Joining GBE means:

  • Purpose-driven work: Be part of a national effort to accelerate the clean energy transition
  • Career growth: Opportunities to develop expertise in cutting-edge energy technologies and strategic investment
  • Collaboration and flexibility: Work with passionate professionals in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

About the Role

Great British Energy is looking for a Supply Chain Strategy and Engagement Lead to join our GBE Local Directorate Team. This role will play a key part in contributing to projects, objectives, and wider organisational goals. 

Key Responsibilities

The postholder will play a central role in shaping, promoting and delivering Great British Energy’s supply chain strategy, including: 

  • Build strong relationships and act as a trusted interlocutor for GBE across HMG, devolved governments and the public finance institutions to identify and escalate potential challenges and opportunities to deliver our funding.    
  • Working with the GBE Communications and External Affairs teams, lead the development of our Partnerships Strategy and Comms and Engagement Strategy, ensuring coherent external messaging and engagement across the £1bn Energy, Engineered in the UK programme.  
  • Actively participate in senior-level Boards, working groups, events and site visits to represent GBE, promote our funding and collate insights and evidence to feed back to the delivery teams.  
  • Contributing to a high performing, inclusive team culture, sharing knowledge and supporting continuous improvement across the Supply Chain function. 

Qualifications and Experience

Essential: 

  • Strong understanding of the UK energy system. 
  • Significant experience in strategy development and/or stakeholder engagement within the energy sector. 
  • Ability to manage senior relationships across government, industry and public bodies. 
  • Strong strategic thinking and problem solving skills, with the ability to operate effectively and build consensus with a diverse group of stakeholders. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to represent the organisation credibly in external forums.

Desirable: 

  • Knowledge of UK energy and industrial policy, including good understanding of clean energy supply chains
  • Experience working in the public sector, including within or alongside public finance institutions  
  • Familiarity with the supply chain of one or more of the following sectors:  
  • Offshore wind (fixed bottom and/or floating) 
  • Onshore wind 
  • Electricity networks 
  • Solar 
  • Energy storage 
  • Hydrogen  
  • CCUS 

Personal Qualities

  • Takes ownership, shows confidence in decision-making, and is willing to challenge constructively 
  • Focuses on delivering meaningful outcomes and making a positive, lasting impact 
  • Works collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and building inclusive relationships 
  • Proactive and adaptable, with a curiosity to explore new ideas and improve ways of working 
  • Resilient and resourceful in a fast-paced environment 

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary 
  • Performance-related bonus scheme 
  • Excellent pension scheme 
  • 4x salary life assurance 
  • Group income protection 
  • 38 days annual leave 
  • Flexible working arrangements 
  • Ongoing professional development and training 
  • Supportive, inclusive working environment 

How to Apply
For further information please contact: 

Egle Bulatovaite
Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist
egle.bulatovaite@weareams.com
PSRpermapplications@weareams.com 

Application Close Date:
TBC

 

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