Business Strategy Manager

National Gas Transmission PLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pension

Annual performance bonus (up to 15%)

34 days holiday including statutory

Job summary

National Gas is seeking a key member of the Strategy team to shape the future direction of the company in a fast-changing environment. You will combine corporate strategy development with executive decision support, helping navigate energy market shifts while maintaining energy security and enabling a low-carbon future.

You will lead strategic projects, provide robust analysis, and collaborate across functions to deliver aligned recommendations and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree educated (or equivalent professional experience) with significant strategy experience.
• Experience developing strategic recommendations and business cases for senior stakeholders.
• Understanding of energy market, policy and regulatory dynamics preferred.
• Ability to structure complex problems into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to derive simplicity from complexity.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to influence across levels.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with proactive approach and outcomes focus.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel for executive-level materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop corporate strategies and recommendations for Executive and Board audiences.
• Provide strategic insight and decision support to Strategy Director and leadership.
• Monitor energy markets, regulation and geopolitics to identify opportunities and risks.
• Lead and deliver high-value strategic projects shaping priorities and investments.
• Build cross-functional relationships to drive aligned recommendations and delivery.

Skills

Strategy consulting

Corporate strategy

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Multi-priority delivery

Self-starter

Executive storytelling

Education

Degree educated

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

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London or Warwick based, with hybrid working

At National Gas, the work we do matters.

Join us and help secure Britain's energy.

As Britain's national gas network, we help keep the lights on, businesses running, and homes warm bymaintainingthe critical infrastructure that transports gas across Great Britain. While providing the energy security Britain relies on today,we'realso helping transform the network for a clean energy future.

About the role:

As a key member of our Strategy team, you will help shape the future direction of National Gas in an increasingly uncertain and fast-changing environment. The role combines corporate strategy development, strategic insight and executive decision support, helping the business navigate uncertainty arising from changes in energy markets, policy, technology and geopolitics while continuing to deliver energy security and enable a low-carbon energy system.

Key accountabilities:

• Corporate strategy development: Develop corporate strategies and recommendations for Executive and Board audiences, combining clear storytelling with robust analysis and insight.
• Strategic insight and decision support: Provide strategic insight and decision support to the Strategy Director, Executive team and wider business on critical strategic questions.
• Navigating uncertainty and external change: Monitor developments in energy markets, regulation, technology, consumer and geopolitics, assessing implications for the company and identifying strategic opportunities and risks.
• Strategic projects: Lead and deliver high-value strategic projects that shape business priorities, investment decisions and future direction.
• Cross-functional leadership: Build relationships across the organisation, bringing together expertise from different teams to develop aligned recommendations and drive delivery of strategic outcomes.

About you:

• Degree educated (or equivalent professional experience) with significant experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, business development or a related strategic role.
• Experience developing strategic recommendations and business cases for senior stakeholders.
• Understanding of energy market, policy and regulatory dynamics preferred.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments and structure complex problems into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to derive simplicity from complexity.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage individuals at all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with a proactive approach and a strong focus on outcomes.
• Highly proficient in PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability to develop compelling executive-level materials.

What we can offer you:

• Market-leading double-match pension (for every £1 you add, we add £2)
• Annual performance bonus (up to 15%)
• 28 days holiday plus 8 statutory daysand option to buy 5 additional days
• 10x salary life assurance and income protection
• Flexible opt-in salary sacrifice benefits including private healthcare, car, dental, and technology schemes
• Family-friendly policies, wellbeing support, and professional development opportunities

Inclusive recruitment:

We’rebuilding a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, championing diversity, and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued for their unique contribution. We support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

National Gas is a Disability Confident employer and signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

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Further information:

• Advert close: Sunday 11th October 2026