Business Development Lead

The Business Planning & Performance Lead plays a key role in designing the organizations business plan and ensuring an effective process is in place to report business progress to the Board and the shareholder. You will leverage your organizational skills and focus on robust processes to support the development and operation of the business plan exercise. Day-to-Day Duties Support and lead (when required) the development of the Strategic Plan and the Business Plan on behalf of the Head of Corporate Strategy. Own the day-to-day compilation of both the Strategic and Business Plans, managing contributors from other areas of the organization. Engage with other business functions to ensure the process is well understood and information is provided as and when required. Work with the Head of Corporate Strategy to ensure the business plan is comprehensive, deliverable, incorporates lessons learned, and reflects the work done to establish the development companies tasked with delivering the nuclear projects. Seek buy-in from the Executive Team. Lead on ensuring the Business Plan is well written and presented. Support the approval process of the Business Plan with internal leadership and the shareholder by summarizing key information and developing compelling communication material. Support the development of the Business Plan reporting process with the intention to create data-driven reports. Lead the creation of quarterly progress reports for the Board of Directors and the shareholder. Engage with other business functions to ensure the reports fully capture the progress to date. Support engagement with the Board and shareholder to present progress against the Business Plan and ensure that comments are captured and integrated into further iterations. Work closely with the communications team to disseminate the plan to internal and external audiences and establish the narrative used in company communications. Knowledge, Skills, and Experience A process-oriented mindset with a drive for creating clarity and structure. Proven experience in strategic planning and business plan development, preferably within the nuclear, energy, or infrastructure industry. Excellent written and visual communication skills, with the ability to present and summarize complex strategic concepts and activities in clear, well-structured, and engaging materials. Proficient in using data visualization tools to communicate insights for strategic initiatives. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders (C-suite) to gather information and formulate a comprehensive plan. Ability to work as part of a multi-professional team and communicate effectively across the team and organization. High level of business acumen. Detail-oriented, with a strong focus on execution and a commitment to excellence. Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize effectively on behalf of others and deliver with accuracy in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Management/Strategy, Engineering, or a related field is essential. A Masters degree is preferred.