Industrial Supply Chain Strategy Lead

Public Sector Resourcing; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-related bonus

Excellent pension scheme

Life assurance 4x salary

Group income protection

38 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing professional development

Supportive, inclusive working environm

Job summary

Great British Energy (GBE) is seeking an Industrial Supply Chain Strategy Lead to drive the delivery of the organisation’s investment strategy across industrial supply chain sectors from its Aberdeen operations. You will provide technical and commercial leadership to challenge outputs and build a robust pipeline of opportunities.

The role requires strong strategic thinking, experience in energy supply chains and collaboration with government bodies.

Qualifications

• Strong technical and commercial understanding of energy supply chains, with demonstrable experience in the industrial energy sector.
• Significant experience in investment strategy development, investment origination, screening and market analysis in the industrial energy sector.
• Ability to build trusted relationships across industry, government and public bodies.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to operate effectively and build consensus to overcome barriers to investment execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to promote GBE’s supply chain funding in external forums.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of GBE’s Supply Chain Investment Strategy across industrial supply chain sectors, providing technical and commercial leadership to challenge and refine outputs.
• Lead investment origination across industrial supply chain sectors, building and managing a high-quality pipeline of investment opportunities.
• Oversee the development of market analysis and sector insights, providing technical and commercial expertise to the Transactions Team to support drafting of Investment Committee papers.
• Lead industry engagement across industrial supply chains, building trusted relationships with component manufacturers, developers, operators, EPCs and trade bodies.
• Work closely with DESNZ, Ofgem, the NSTA and public finance institutions to identify and help resolve policy, regulatory and financial barriers to delivering key supply chain investments in the industrial energy supply chain.
• Actively participate in senior-level Boards, working groups, events and site visits to represent GBE and promote our supply chain funding to the industrial energy sector, including through the North Sea Futures Board and Aberdeen Taskforce.
• Contribute to a high performing, inclusive team culture, sharing knowledge and supporting continuous improvement across the Supply Chain function.
• Line management and responsibility for the professional development of Band B Industrial Supply Chain Advisors

Skills

Strategic thinking

Investment strategy

Energy supply chain

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Job description

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Description & Requirements

Job Title: Industrial Supply Chain Strategy Lead

Location: Aberdeen

Reporting to: Head of Supply Chain Strategy

Number of Roles Available: 1

Company Overview:

Join Great British Energy and be part of powering the UK’s Clean Energy Future.

At GBE, we’re not just building an energy company – we’re shaping the future of the UK’s energy landscape.

Our mission is clear:

• Drive clean energy deployment across the UK as a strategic developer, investor, and owner of renewable projects
• Deliver benefits for communities and taxpayers, ensuring the clean energy transition creates jobs, boosts local economies, and increases public ownership
• We focus on innovation, sustainability, and impact, working on projects that matter from large-scale national renewable investments to empowering local and community energy initiatives

Joining GBE means:

• Purpose-driven work Be part of a national effort to accelerate the clean energy transition
• Career growth Opportunities to develop expertise in cutting-edge energy technologies and strategic investment
• Collaboration and flexibility Work with passionate professionals in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment

If you want to make a real difference and help power a greener, fairer future for the UK, GBE is the place for you.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

About the Role:

Great British Energy is looking for a Industrial Supply Chain Strategy Lead to join our GBE Supply Chain Team. This role will play a key part in contributing to projects, objectives, and wider organisational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

The postholder will play a central role in shaping, promoting and delivering Great British Energy’s supply chain investment strategy, including:

• Oversee the delivery of GBE’s Supply Chain Investment Strategy across industrial supply chain sectors, providing technical and commercial leadership to challenge and refine outputs
• Lead investment origination across industrial supply chain sectors, building and managing a high-quality pipeline of investment opportunities
• Oversee the development of market analysis and sector insights, providing technical and commercial expertise to the Transactions Team to support drafting of Investment Committee papers
• Lead industry engagement across industrial supply chains, building trusted relationships with component manufacturers, developers, operators, EPCs and trade bodies
• Work closely with DESNZ, Ofgem, the NSTA and public finance institutions to identify and help resolve policy, regulatory and financial barriers to delivering key supply chain investments in the industrial energy supply chain
• Actively participate in senior-level Boards, working groups, events and site visits to represent GBE and promote our supply chain funding to the industrial energy sector, including through the North Sea Futures Board and Aberdeen Taskforce
• Contribute to a high performing, inclusive team culture, sharing knowledge and supporting continuous improvement across the Supply Chain function
• Line management and responsibility for the professional development of Band B Industrial Supply Chain Advisors

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential:

• Strong technical and commercial understanding of energy supply chains, with demonstrable experience working in the industrial energy sector
• Significant experience in investment strategy development, investment origination, screening and market analysis in the industrial energy sector
• Ability to build trusted relationships across industry, government and public bodies
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to operate effectively and build consensus to overcome barriers to investment execution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to promote GBE’s supply chain funding in external forums

Desirable:

• Experience working for a manufacturer, developer or operator of industrial energy components, equipment and/or services
• Experience in investment strategy development for a manufacturer, developer or operator in the industrial energy sector
• Experience working with the public sector, including within or alongside public finance institutions, to identify and screen energy investment opportunities
• Experience working in the supply chain of one or more of the following sectors:
• Carbon Capture
• Utilisation and Storage
• Hydrogen
• Oil and Gas

Personal Qualities:

• Takes ownership, shows confidence in decision-making, and is willing to challenge constructively
• Focuses on delivering meaningful outcomes and making a positive, lasting impact
• Works collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and building inclusive relationships
• Proactive and adaptable, with a curiosity to explore new ideas and improve ways of working
• Resilient and resourceful in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Excellent pension scheme
• 4x salary life assurance
• Group income protection
• 38 days annual leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Supportive, inclusive working environment

Application Close Date:

19th June 2026