We are looking for a Strategy Manager to join our Strategy & Innovation function on a permanent basis based at Westwood, Trinity House or Citigen. The position of Strategy Manager will support the development of E.ON’s strategy in the UK. In this role, you will lead or play a key role in strategic projects sponsored by the UK CEO and Board, ensuring that our strategic initiatives align with our long-term goals and drive the company’s success. Your expertise and leadership will be critical in shaping the future direction of E.ON in the UK, working closely with senior stakeholders to develop and implement impactful strategies.

Strategy Manager – UK Strategy Team

Here’s what you’ll be doing

• Support the Head of UK Strategy in developing the UK’s strategy
• Lead or play a key role in strategic projects sponsored by the CEO and UK Board members
• Ensure effective communication and implementation of strategies
• Provide expertise on strategic decision-making and energy transition topics
• Assist senior stakeholders in identifying key topics, developing insights, and communicating them effectively
• Support corporate office activities for the UK CEO, including writing presentations, briefing notes, and preparing for high-profile meetings
• Analyse external trends, economic conditions, competitor performance, and growth opportunities, particularly in untapped areas of the energy value chain
• Support Group Strategy and COO-C projects
• Manage the “market review” process, working with Commercial Programming and UK Board members
• Respond to inquiries from Group Strategy, Commercial Programming, Investor Relations, and other central functions
• Continuously develop strategy skills and foster knowledge sharing within the team
• Collaborate with stakeholders including the UK CEO, Board, UKLT, line-of-business strategy teams, Commercial Services, and other Group functions

What we need from you

Essential:

• Knowledge of strategy development and analysis techniques
• Proven experience developing business strategies with senior stakeholders
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, able to influence at all levels
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Self-motivated with a drive for excellent performance and independence
• Tolerance for change and ambiguity
• Experience with senior stakeholders, including Board members
• High level of numeracy and ability to deliver quality work under time constraints

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a strategy function
• Strong commercial, financial, and entrepreneurial acumen, including business plan and investment case development
• Deep knowledge of the energy industry and transition
• Degree-level education, preferably in a numerate discipline
• Experience in strategy, commercial, finance, project management, policy/regulation, or energy economics
• Experience in financial analysis and producing high-quality senior communications

Here’s what you need to know

Our market-leading benefits package includes 26 days holiday + bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus and the chance to choose from 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings. In fact, our benefits package recently won the Personnel Today Reward, Recognition and Benefits Award 2022!

As the only energy company to feature in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (our 2022/23 ranking is 15th) we’ve proven that we’re committed to equal opportunities and actively promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and fairness for everyone.

We realise the best people bring their energy at different times, so we’re happy to talk flexible working and offer a range of flexible working options, including full time, part time and job share.

As a Disability Confident Employer we interview every disabled applicant who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We’ve exciting opportunities for everyone to develop their talent at E.ON. Our open access, inclusive talent networks provide networking, learning and development for all, building your skills, qualifications, and capabilities throughout your career. 

At a glance

Reference no.: 233352 Closing date: 17/01/2025

Get in touch

If you would like more information, please get in touch with Joanna.waldron@eon-uk.com 

About us

E.ON is a privately owned international energy company. Our 75,000 colleagues in 15 countries work daily towards the improvement of technical innovations and user-friendly customer solutions for the new energy world. We are the first large energy company to focus more heavily upon the energy of the future through our three business areas of energy networks, renewable energies and customer solutions.

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