Corporate Strategy Lead - Interim/Inside IR35

Are you a Corporate Strategy Leader?

Join the Mission to Shape a Sustainable, Net-Zero Future!

Do you want to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainability and innovation? If you're passionate about leading impactful projects that drive long-term goals for a net-zero future, then this is the opportunity for you!

The Corporate Strategy Lead reports to the Strategy and Policy Director with the mandate to support the Executive Leadership Team to shape the organisation's long-term corporate strategy and priorities, aligned to delivering the organisations primary duties: net zero, security of supply, efficiency and economy. This role involves defining the organisations Strategic Goals for 2026-31 supported by the relevant metrics and targets and a series of Enabling Strategies which will ensure the implementation of this Strategy including development of appropriate Operating model.

Key Skills We're Looking For:

• We're looking for candidates withat least 5 years of experience in strategy development or consulting in this field. A background in sustainability or the energy sector is advantageous, but we welcome applicants from a variety of industries with the passion and skills to drive strategic change.

• Strategy Leadership: Proven track record of leading strategy projects from inception to completion, with the ability to drive long-term, sustainable results.
• Strategy Project Management: Expertise in planning, managing, and delivering strategy projects, ensuring milestones are met, risks are managed, and objectives are achieved.
• Operating Model Design: Experience in transforming operating models, processes, and governance structures to support organisational objectives.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and convey key messages clearly and effectively.

Why This Role is Unique:

• Lead the Development of Strategic Goals: Be at the heart of the strategy development process, helping define the organisation's objectives and ensuring they are aligned with long-term sustainability and net-zero goals.
• Create Tangible Impact: Work on high-impact projects that will directly influence the organisation's direction and long-term success.
• Collaborative Leadership: Work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership to drive alignment and ensure that strategic initiatives are successfully executed.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Strategy Project Leadership: Lead key strategy projects and deliver critical components of corporate strategy, ensuring alignment with long-term goals
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, facilitating collaboration and ensuring successful outcomes for all parties.
• Industry Trend Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of market trends, risks, and opportunities, transforming insights into actionable strategies to position the organisation for success.
• Decision-Making Support: Lead the development of strategic recommendations and options, using frameworks and inputs from key stakeholders to inform decision-making.
• Coaching & Mentoring: Provide coaching and support to junior team members, helping them develop expertise in strategy methodologies and sustainable business practices.
• Facilitating Cross-Team Collaboration: Lead cross-functional workshops and discussions, enabling teams to work together on strategy development and resolve trade-offs between competing priorities.

THIS ROLE CAN BE BASED IN LONDON OR MIDLANDS - 2 DAYS ON SITE PER WEEK