Head of Pathways

Centrica; Windsor; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Centrica is seeking a strategic 'Head of Pathways' to lead programs for Service Leavers and Veterans, enhancing their transition to civilian employment. The role involves program design, stakeholder engagement, and executing a vision to support military communities while promoting inclusion and career development.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of the MOD and UK Armed Forces community including transition pathways.
• Proven track record of leading complex programmes aligned to strategic business objectives.
• Significant experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders across multiple functions.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the strategic vision for Centrica’s Forces and Athletes programme.
• Lead programme design and execution, developing tailored solutions for success.
• Manage senior stakeholders and oversee risk and issue resolution.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Programme management

Commercial awareness

Job description

Centrica Windsor, England, United Kingdom

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At Centrica, we’re proud to champion the unique strengths of the Armed Forces and Elite Athlete communities. As we expand our commitment, we’re seeking an inspiring and strategic Head of Pathways to lead our flagship programmes supporting Service Leavers, Veterans, Reservists, Military Families, and high-performing athletes.

In this key role, you’ll be responsible for shaping and delivering our Armed Forces and Athlete strategy, creating a first-class experience from attraction and onboarding through to long-term career development. You’ll oversee internal and external workstreams, build strong partnerships with organisations such as the Career Transition Partnership (CTP), Forces Employment Charity (FEC), and X-Forces Enterprise (XFE), and represent Centrica across national military and sports networks.

As the face of our network, you’ll identify transferable skills, champion inclusion, and ensure every candidate has a clear and supported journey into civilian employment. Your in-depth understanding of military transition pathways and talent pipelines will be vital in driving innovation and meaningful change.

If you’re passionate about unlocking potential, influencing positive transformation, and building rewarding careers for outstanding individuals, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role:

You’ll shape and deliver the strategic vision for Centrica’s Forces and Athletes programme, translating this vision into structured workstreams, ensuring strong governance, clear planning, and effective delivery—particularly across our flagship Leadership Placement Programme.

You’ll lead programme design and execution, working closely with internal teams such as recruitment and talent, as well as external partners, to develop tailored solutions that support long-term success. From high-level planning to detailed task management, you’ll ensure the programme runs smoothly and delivers measurable impact.

Using data insights and industry best practice, you’ll report on performance, drive continuous improvement, and adapt plans to meet evolving needs. You’ll also manage senior stakeholders, oversee risk and issue resolution, and ensure deployment and development plans are well-timed and targeted to maximise engagement.

The Person:

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven leader from within the Armed Forces community and a passion for delivering impactful, business-aligned programmes. You will bring a collaborative approach, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation. Your ability to think creatively and drive cultural change will be key to the success of this role.

Key Skills & Experience:

• In-depth knowledge of the MOD and UK Armed Forces community including transition pathways, national support networks and veteran organisations
• Proven track record of leading complex programmes aligned to strategic business objectives
• Significant experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders across multiple functions
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment
• Background in HR, recruitment, or programme management; experience within Forces-related initiatives is highly desirable
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills, with confidence in engaging senior internal and external audiences
• Experience leading teams and fostering cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with attention to detail
• Skilled in building and maintaining effective partnerships and professional networks
  
  

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