Strategic Connections Director

3 weeks ago


Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom National Grid Full time

Salary: Up to £130,000 (+ benefits) depending on experience

Hybrid – London/Birmingham/Castle Donnington/Bristol

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create and deliver a strategy that drives National Grid Energy Distribution's (NGED) ambition to be a best-in-sector connections provider.
  • Develop and implement a connections reform strategy that improves 'the queue', customer experience, and uncovers new market opportunities.
  • Lead a team to drive improved stakeholder and customer engagement, develop opportunities and innovation, and assess risk and financial business cases.
  • Establish and maintain excellent stakeholder relationships at the most senior levels across the industry, influencing change through attendance at industry events and forums.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior leader to shape the future of connections reform in the UK. As the primary senior representative for all aspects of reform, you will be responsible for driving National Grid's ambition to be a best-in-sector connections provider.

With a passion for driving excellence and a proven track record in strategy development, you will lead a team to deliver a connections reform strategy that improves 'the queue', customer experience, and uncovers new market opportunities.

You will be the external advocate for connections, creating excellent stakeholder relationships at the most senior levels across the industry. Your influence will drive change and shape the future of connections reform in the UK.



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