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General information

Posting ID
123
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: Head of Digital Product 

Location: Aberdeen

Reporting to: Director of Digital Product

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.

About the Role

Great British Energy is looking for a Head of Digital Product to join our technology department.  This role will play a key part in contributing to projects, objectives, and wider organisational goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own the digital vision, roadmap and delivery plan for the GBE Local Platform, aligning priorities to GBE Local objectives and user needs.
  • Lead discovery and design work to define user journeys, service requirements and functional specifications, and translate them into actionable delivery backlogs.
  • Oversee development and maintenance of the Platform, including the selection, configuration and integration of bespoke components and off-the-shelf tools.
  • Establish and maintain technical and service standards (including accessibility, privacy, security, and performance), working with relevant assurance and governance functions.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

  • Significant experience leading digital products or platforms end-to-end, from discovery through build, launch and continuous improvement.
  • Experience integrating multiple systems and tools (bespoke and off-the-shelf), including defining requirements, managing dependencies, and supporting testing and release.
  • Proven delivery management skills, including prioritisation, planning, risk/issue management, and working with multidisciplinary teams and/or suppliers.

Desirable:

  • Relevant qualification (or equivalent experience) in a digital, technology, product, design, data or service delivery discipline.
  • Experience delivering platforms in a public sector or regulated environment, including working to formal governance and assurance processes.
  • Knowledge of energy, local government or place-based delivery contexts, and an understanding of the needs of local authorities and communities. 

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:

Pearse O’Brien – Principal Souring Specialist  – pearse.obrien@weareams.com

 

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