Head of Asset Strategy in Whittington

Set the long-term asset strategy that shapes Cadent’s network of the future.

As our Head of Asset Strategy, you’ll be accountable for defining, owning and evolving Cadent’s long-term asset strategy, ensuring the gas distribution network remains safe, reliable, resilient and affordable while supporting the transition to Net Zero and a multi-molecule energy system. This is a pivotal leadership role, shaping how Cadent plans, prioritises and invests in its asset base across regulatory cycles. This is a permanent role, reporting to the Director of Asset Strategy, where you’ll provide the strategic authority on asset strategy across Cadent. You’ll translate future energy scenarios, regulatory expectations and system needs into coherent asset strategies and investment priorities that balance cost, risk and performance for customers. The role carries significant strategic influence, working closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Regulation and Network Leadership to ensure asset strategies are robust, deliverable and aligned to Cadent’s Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) and Asset Management Policy (G/30). A company car is provided, recognising the seniority of the role and the requirement for national stakeholder engagement.

Why you’ll love this role:

• Strategic Asset Leadership – Define and own Cadent’s long-term asset strategy, guiding how the network evolves across regulatory periods.
• Investment Direction – Set the strategic basis for RIIO investment plans, ensuring asset strategies optimise cost, risk and performance under uncertainty.
• Whole-System Thinking – Establish a holistic, whole-system asset strategy aligned to Net Zero pathways and future energy scenarios.
• Decision-Making Frameworks – Lead the governance and development of asset decision-support frameworks to ensure transparent, evidence-based investment decisions.
• Innovation & Digital Enablement – Champion the use of advanced analytics, modelling and digital tools, including AI, to strengthen asset insight and scenario analysis.
• Regulatory Influence – Shape and influence the regulatory framework, engaging with Ofgem and industry bodies to ensure it enables efficient, customer-focused outcomes.
• Asset Management Excellence – Lead Cadent’s Asset Management Centre of Excellence and drive alignment with ISO 55001 and IAM principles.

What you’ll bring:

• Strategic Asset Management Expertise – Extensive experience developing long-term asset strategies in a regulated environment.
• Senior Leadership Capability – Proven ability to influence at executive level, set long-term direction and build high-performing, inclusive teams.
• Strong Commercial & Risk Acumen – Deep understanding of balancing whole-life cost, risk, performance and regulatory incentives.
• Data & Insight-Led Thinking – Experience using data, modelling and digital tools to inform strategic decisions under uncertainty.
• Regulatory & Stakeholder Confidence – Strong track record engaging with regulators, industry bodies and senior external stakeholders.
• Change & Innovation Mindset – Commitment to evolving asset strategy approaches in line with system transformation and Net Zero ambitions.

Qualifications:

• Degree-level qualification (or equivalent senior experience) in asset management, engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of asset management standards (IAM / ISO 55001).
• Chartered status or equivalent senior professional recognition (desirable).

Apply now to lead asset strategy that underpins Cadent’s future network, investment decisions and customer outcomes.

First stage interviews will be held at our head office at Ansty Business Park on Monday 18th June.

Disclaimer: While the closing date is set as mentioned, we reserve the right to close the application process earlier if necessary, depending on the unique circumstances of each role.

At Cadent, we’re thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy! We have a clear roadmap to drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050. We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together, we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers, whom we put at the heart of everything we do.

What’s In It for You

Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day - that’s why we’re committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves. For this role, we offer:

• Private Medical Insurance for you, your partner and your family available through MyChoices, our flexible benefits programme, with access to a 24 hour Bupa HealthLine.
• 25 days’ holiday, plus 8 statutory days and an option to buy or sell holiday days.
• An Annual Performance Bonus of up to 15% of your salary.
• A generous pension scheme where the company double matches your contributions up to 12% i.e. if you contribute 6% a month, the company will contribute 12%.
• A competitive salary that’s reviewed each year against the market median salary for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.
• Generous family policies and flexible benefits.
• A free Employee Assistance Line where you can get support and advice on any of the challenges you’re facing, completely confidentially.
• Support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, examination fees and time off for study leave – so long as it’s relevant to your role.
• Plus many more benefits that help you join the dots between your work and home life!

We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.

Diversity and Inclusion

Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent. We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men’s Engagement Network (M.E.N) – can’t wait to welcome you!

What’s next?

To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website at Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.