Job Title: Onshore 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 an Onshore Supply Chain Strategy Lead to join our GBE Local Directorate 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 onshore sectors, providing technical and commercial leadership to challenge and refine outputs
* Lead investment origination across onshore 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 onshore supply chains, building trusted relationships with TSOs, DNOs, component manufacturers, developers, EPCs and trade bodies
* Work closely with DESNZ, Ofgem and other public finance institutions to identify and help resolve policy, regulatory and financial barriers to delivering key supply chain investments in the onshore energy sector.
* Actively participate in senior-level Boards, working groups, events and site visits to represent GBE and promote our supply chain funding to the onshore energy sector
* 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 Onshore Supply Chain Advisors

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:
* Strong technical and commercial understanding of energy supply chains, with demonstrable experience working in the onshore energy sector
* Significant experience in investment strategy development, investment origination, screening and market analysis in the onshore 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 or developer of onshore energy components, equipment and/or services
* Experience in investment strategy development for a manufacturer or developer in the onshore 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:

* Energy storge
* Onshore wind
* Solar
* Electricity networks

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