Investment Lead (x2 Roles)

Great British Energy; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Great British Energy is seeking a Supply Chain Investment Lead in Aberdeen to play a pivotal role in managing supply chain investments. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial agreements, structuring investments, and financial modeling. Key responsibilities include leading engagement with companies, supporting negotiations, and preparing documentation for decision-making. A strong understanding of the UK energy sector and recognized financial qualifications such as CFA are required. This role offers a chance to impact meaningful outcomes in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering commercial agreements with the private sector.
• Experience in structuring and managing investments.
• Knowledge of UK energy sector or supply chain investment.
• Experience of financial modelling.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery and project management of supply chain investments.
• Lead engagement with companies to screen investment propositions.
• Support commercial negotiations and document production.
• Engage with the public financing ecosystem to identify investment opportunities.
• Prepare briefings and analysis for senior leaders.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Confidence managing stakeholders

Team-working

Leadership potential

Ability to work under pressure

Adaptability

Education

Recognised financial qualifications, e.g. CFA

Job description

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

Location: Aberdeen (also open to applicants based in Edinburgh; advertised separately on LinkedIn).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage delivery and project management of supply chain investments
• Lead engagement with companies to screen initial investment propositions
• Support commercial negotiations and lead on the production of supporting materials to drive the decision‑making process through GBE and government – including DESNZ and HMT
• Engage across the DESNZ, GBE and public financing ecosystem to develop relationships and identify investment opportunities
• Prepare briefings, analysis, and documentation for senior leaders
• Engage and coordinate with stakeholders across government and industry
• Support on the design of the Investment fund and wider strategy for GBE’s supply chain team
• Lead discrete workstreams and potential line management of Band B Investment Support Officers

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience delivering commercial agreements with the private sector
• Experience in structuring and managing investments or other financial transactions, for example within but not limited to equity investments, concessional finance or debt financing
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills
• Confidence managing stakeholders and multiple priorities
• Good team‑working and leadership potential
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly
• Knowledge of UK energy sector or supply chain investment
• Familiarity with legal or financial documents, experience of commercial negotiations, or leading/managing due diligence or valuations
• Experience of financial modelling, either building or analysing models to assess investment scenarios
• Experience supporting or managing staff
• Awareness of industrial strategy or net zero policy
• Recognised financial qualifications, e.g. CFA or equivalent experience

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