Head of Transformation (66582)

About the role

We are looking for a Head of Transformation to define establish lead measure and report upon the transformation programme through which National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) will deliver its ambition to become the leading DNO. This will include transforming the business to deliver on the ED2 business plan as well as preparing the organisation for the delivery of ED3.

This is a high-profile role and the successful candidate will make a significant impact across NGED National Grid and the sector. You will be passionate about business transformation have ambition to play a key role in the UKs shift to net zero carbon highly experienced in leading and delivering transformation and change and skilled in stakeholder management.

Reporting to the Director of Strategy & Transformation and working closely with NGEDs Executive team plus other senior leaders across NGED this role holder is the transformation leader for NGED. They are responsible for developing the strategy for and delivery of NGEDs business transformation. This strategically critical role leads NGED in:

Developing a clear multi-year transformation plan with Executives taking into account the BU Strategy and the requirements for the business to implement major improvements over coming years
Managing and driving the delivery of the transformation plan intervening directly where progress is too slow
Overseeing governance tracking and reporting to the Executive and Group on transformation progress
Sharing transformation tools and methodologies with the business
Liaising with other related teams including Change Management and Continuous Improvement
Managing a small Transformation Team to provide direct support to specific transformation initiatives
Rolling the sleeves up and directly supporting specific transformation initiatives themselves

We can offer flexibility for the role to be based from offices within our licence areas of West Midlands East Midlands South West or Wales. Travel most weeks will be required to NGED locations.

What you will do

Challenge the pace of change recognising the urgency of the transformation and the multi-year nature of the programme
Fully understand the transformation needs right across the business people process systems data and prioritising where to focus the transformation
Based on this assessment developing a clear multi-year transformation plan with Executives taking into account the BU Strategy and the requirements of the business to implement major improvements over coming years
Ensure clear plans are developed for all transformation initiatives
Drive delivery of the transformation
Ensure that all transformation programme elements are delivered in a consistent and coherent way that blockers are cleared priority calls made business cases created and delivered progress measured and performance reported upon
Define establish and ensure adequate resourcing and funding to deliver the transformation
Lead measure and ensure governance of NGEDs transformation programme including reporting to Group
Manage steercos including President and Exec members the main governance vehicle for overseeing the programme. Liaise with other key governance boards
Input into ED3 submission with regards to the planned transformation of NGED
Input into colleague engagement programmes through which to explain the transformation vision and its purpose report on progress and facilitate the deliver of a change to our culture
Facilitate changes to leadership behaviours in support of the transformation
Track and drive delivery of IT and technical changes in support of our transformation to become more digital
Coordinate and ensure alignment with other significant NGED programmes e.g. Efficiency Programme delivery of our ED3 responses HR activities to address training deficits or culture change
Liaise with others related teams including Change Management Continuous Improvement Comms HR
Lead a small transformation team allocating them to specific transformation initiatives providing support to them and focusing on their development
Roll the sleeves up and directly support specific transformation initiatives yourself

About you

Significant experience of managing major multi element transformation programmes in a complex corporate environment
Drive enthusiasm and determination able to drive delivery of the transformation programmes and challenge NGED Executives
Strong intellect and ability to structure complex problems in a pragmatic and communicable fashion
Outstanding influencing skills to persuade motivate and influence programme teams and senior executives across NGED
Strong diplomacy skills to ensure ability to react sensitively to the different situations and contexts and the flexibility to adapt solutions accordingly
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to lead effectively in such situations - effectively shaping and framing problems to facilitate effective resolution
Ability to switch effectively (as needed) between higher level strategic work and low level operational process and detail
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Gravitas to operate at the Executive level when needed
Drive enthusiasm and determination
Wiling to roll sleeves up and directly support transformation initiatives
Graduate calibre
Significant experience of working within the energy industry is desirable

What we can offer you

A competitive salary of 73000 - 87000 dependent on experience.

Plus:
An electric company car or car cash allowance
Up to 20% Annual Bonus (based on personal and company performance)
28 days annual leave plus eight statutory days in addition to the option to buy additional or sell holiday days every year
Private medical insurance
A generous contributory pension scheme - we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%
Life Insurance 10 x base salary
Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions.
Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
Access to apps which support health fitness and wellbeing.
Career development ongoing training and support career progression and plenty of opportunity to progress!

Further information

This role closes on 10 June 2025 however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

National Grids recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

About us

National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) is the regional electricity distribution division of National Grid.

We are the largest UK Electricity Distribution company providing services and energy to over 25 million customers through 8 million connections in our four regions across South Wales the South-West West Midlands and East Midlands. Over the next five years we need to invest in over 7.5bn of infrastructure to fulfil the UKs ambition enabling capacity for more than 1.5 million Electric Vehicles and 600000 heat pumps and ensuring our customers can connect to our network when they want and how they want.

At National Grid we work towards the highest standards in everything we do including how we support value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds and offer flexible and tailored support at home and in the office.

Our goal is to drive develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued respected fairly treated and able to reach their full potential. #LI-SC1 #LI-HYBRID