Head of Strategic Asset Management

At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as a Head of Strategic Asset Management and find your superpower.

National Grid is hiring a Head of Strategic Asset Management
- This role is based from our Warwick office
- Hybrid working.

(No Sponsorship is available for this role)

At National Grid Electricity Transmission, our assets are critical to delivering a safe, reliable and resilient electricity network for millions of customers.

As Head of Strategic Asset Management, you will lead the development and delivery of our Asset Management Strategy, ensuring alignment between business objectives, network needs, investment priorities and regulatory commitments. You will connect long-term asset requirements, risk, performance, resilience and affordability into a clear strategic direction that supports both current network performance and the transition to a Net Zero future.

This is a highly influential leadership role. As one of the organisation's leading voices for Asset Management, you will champion best practice, drive organisational maturity and ensure Asset Management principles are understood, adopted and embedded across the business. You will also play a key role in business planning and regulatory activities, helping to shape investment strategies, regulatory submissions and long‑term plans that deliver value for customers and stakeholders.

• Define, own and evolve National Grid Electricity Transmission's Asset Management Strategy, ensuring it aligns with corporate objectives, network requirements and regulatory commitments.
• Translate business and network strategy into clear Asset Management priorities, objectives and investment decisions.
• Lead the development and governance of the frameworks, policies and processes that connect strategy with asset plans, investment portfolios, business plans and delivery outcomes.
• Champion Asset Management across the organisation by driving awareness, education and engagement, helping colleagues understand the value and impact of Asset Management.
• Drive the continuous improvement of the Asset Management System, ensuring alignment with industry best practice and international asset management standards.
• Shape long‑term asset plans and investment strategies, balancing risk, resilience, performance, affordability and whole‑life value.
• Lead the development of robust business plans and investment cases, ensuring asset needs, costs, benefits and customer value are clearly evidenced and articulated.
• Work closely with Finance, Regulation, Engineering, Operations, Network Planning and Digital teams to ensure a joined‑up approach to strategic decision‑making.
• Represent Asset Management in senior internal and external forums, building confidence with regulators, auditors and key stakeholders.
• Provide leadership through business planning and regulatory cycles, translating complex technical, financial and regulatory information into clear recommendations and strategic decisions.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing team, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

We're looking for an experienced Asset Management leader with the credibility, energy and influence to drive meaningful change across a large, complex organisation.

You will bring a strong track record in Asset Management, Asset Strategy, Business Planning, Regulation or Investment leadership, alongside the ability to translate complex challenges into clear priorities and business outcomes.

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