Title: Head of Energy Transition
At Cadent we’re excited to be part of the future of UK energy! We’ve got a clear roadmap that will drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.
We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers whom we put at the heart of everything we do.
About the Role
Cadent is looking for a key individual to join its high-profile Strategy Team. The role has responsibility for developing the company’s net zero energy transition strategy and is a critical member of the Strategy Team reporting to the Strategy Director. We are looking for an individual with energy and enthusiasm for picking up the mantle already set, for high quality thought leadership and policy development. They will regularly present to the Cadent Board, lead initiatives, manage critical external relationships, and be able to carefully evaluate impacts on the business. The individual will need to understand the energy sector well and support our net zero ambitions around and hydrogen.
Key Responsibilities
As the Head of Energy Transition, you will play a critical role in shaping and delivering our Cadent’s net zero strategy to drive sustainable and innovative energy solutions. You will lead initiatives to assess, develop, and implement policies and projects that align with our business objectives and regulatory requirements, while ensuring commercial viability and stakeholder engagement.
Develop and Implement Strategic Energy Transition Initiatives: Lead the design and execution of comprehensive strategies that drive the company’s shift toward sustainable energy solutions including hydrogen and biomethane, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, regulatory frameworks, and industry trends. Use advanced analytical tools and econometric methods to assess risks and opportunities, provide policy insight and provide data-driven recommendations.
Lead Project Financing and Commercial Evaluations: Oversee the financial structuring, evaluation, and funding of energy transition projects, ensuring commercial viability and compliance with investment criteria. Conduct detailed business scenario analyses to identify and mitigate risks, optimize resources, and achieve desired outcomes.
Manage and Strengthen Stakeholder Relationships: Build and nurture effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including internal teams, external partners, policymakers, and industry regulators. Act as a credible representative of the company, confidently presenting strategies, proposals, and updates to influence key decisions and drive collaboration.
Communicate Complex Concepts with Clarity: Translate intricate business models, technical frameworks, and financial analyses into clear, actionable insights for decision-makers. Develop high-quality narratives and messaging to inform and inspire internal teams, senior leaders, and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and engagement at all levels.
Drive Innovation and Organisational Change: Act as a catalyst for innovation by challenging traditional practices and identifying new opportunities for business transformation. Foster a culture of adaptability and proactivity, leading efforts to overcome challenges, manage ambiguity, and deliver impactful results that align with the Cadent’s energy transition objectives.
Skills and Experience
- Degree level or equivalent experience
- Detailed understanding of UK energy policy
- Expertise in econometrics, business scenario assessment, and strategic analysis.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet challenging deadlines, and thrive in ambiguous environments.
- Proven capability to lead change, think commercially, and deliver innovative solutions.
What’s In It For You
Here at Cadent, we are committed to supporting our employees to get the best out of themselves. For this role in particular we can offer:
- Funding and support towards completing qualifications
- Ample opportunity for progression within the business
- Mentoring and guidance opportunities
Why Join Us
We offer a host of benefits to suit your lifestyle and support your well-being. These include:
- Annual bonus
- Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary (i.e., employee contributions of up to 6%, double matched by a Cadent contribution of up to 12%)
- 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
- Fantastic career development prospects with funded learning options, including support with exams, and internal and external learning and development
- Strong focus on supporting you as an individual including:
- Flexible working
- Strong commitments to ED&I
- Generous family provision policies
- Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, insurance, and healthcare packages, plus much more
- My Offers membership card – offering discounts and savings from hundreds of retailers
- 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Free gym access at the Ansty office, as well as a ‘Gympass’ scheme providing free or heavily subsidised local gym memberships
We want our employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance and are happy to discuss flexible working options with you if the role can accommodate it. Let us know about your flexibility requirements, whether that be reduced hours, remote working, flexible start/finish times, or compressed hours, and we will be more than happy to explore what’s possible for the role.
Diversity and Inclusion
Don’t meet every single requirement listed?
Understanding, learning, and celebrating what makes us different, as well as what we have in common, is good for us as individuals and enables us to work better together as one team. Cadent is committed to being an equitable and diverse employer that fosters an inclusive culture for all our employees, therefore, all our employment decisions are assessed based on qualifications, merit, and business need. So, if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – You may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.
As a recognised Disability Confident Employer, we are proud to champion inclusion in the workplace and ensure to provide an environment that is accessible to all and supports individuals throughout their journey with Cadent. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process.
We place great importance on equity, diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our employee communities Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability) and the Cadent Military Community can’t wait to welcome you!
Circle Back Initiative
As an active and proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we aim to ensure that all candidates receive a response to their application, regardless of the outcome.
We will be receiving applications until the specified date above, though Cadent retains the right to close this vacancy early without prior notification, so it is advisable to complete your application at your earliest convenience.
Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.
What’s next?
To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon.
To learn more about Cadent and what we do, visit our website at Home | Cadent (cadentgas.com)
