Senior Strategy Advisor in London

(Please note: this is a 24‑month fixed-term contract.) The Business Area Wind is responsible for Vattenfall’s Onshore and Offshore Wind, as well as other non-hydro renewable activities such as solar and batteries. Our offshore business is amongst the top three players globally and a key contributor to Vattenfall’s business success. It is our clear ambition to continue our profitable growth in the future to help Vattenfall succeed in its mission. Offshore wind is a key contributor of the green electrons and molecules required to support our customers’ decarbonisation journey.

Do you want the opportunity to contribute to our vision? We’re looking for a solution-oriented, goal-driven person to help us unlock the full potential of our organisation.

Be in your element with Business Area Wind. Our wind, solar and batteries business offers a unique opportunity to be in your element working to help harness the forces which will help showcase our society that there is a way to achieving fossil freedom. As part of BAWind you will play a key role in one of the most exciting pipelines in the industry with >25GW of capacity stretching out more than a decade ahead across our key European markets. You won’t only be involved in developing projects but pioneering cutting‑edge innovation, new business models and ways of working with communities and the environment. Working as part of a leading European utility also means you could be helping a growing number of major businesses and brands achieve their own sustainability goals through partnerships.

As Senior Strategy Advisor and part of our project teams, you will closely collaborate with our internal sponsors to find solutions to our most complex challenges. Our business, as well as the industry, is changing rapidly. To be successful, you need to leverage your strategic and commercial thinking and apply your problem‑solving skills. You will report to the Head of Strategic Projects, a strategically oriented function in the Business Unit Offshore. We work in an international setting and with direct exposure to senior management. For your work, you will be supported by a diverse group of peers, who have a background from management consulting companies or have previously worked in strategy functions.

Responsibilities and qualifications

• Learn about the challenges our business is facing and work closely with your colleagues in Strategic Projects and beyond to identify improvement opportunities for our Business Unit.
• Contribute to setting the overall strategic direction of BU Offshore.
• Scope, align, and lead strategic initiatives and improvement projects in line with our strategy and operating model. Ensure success through convincing storytelling, innovative concepts, effective presentations and analysis reports for our project sponsors & management team.
• Actively collaborate with project sponsors, the BU Offshore line organisation and other stakeholders, building your reputation as a trusted advisor.
• Support the development and mentoring of our (Associate) Strategy Advisors and show effective leadership in your project teams.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (or equal) in business/economics/engineering with 5+ years of work experience, including a background from strategy consulting or a strategy unit (PM / Engagement Manager level).
• Demonstrated commercial mindset, linking strategy to value creation and financial impact.
• Curiosity for cross industry trends (e.g., digital/AI innovations) and the ability to leverage them for transformation initiatives.
• Attitude for problem solving, analytics, strategic, critical and creative thinking.
• Self‑starter with a can‑do attitude and the proven ability to deliver.
• Strong track record in project management and functional team leadership.
• Experience and confidence in working with and presenting to Senior Management.
• Background in the Wind industry preferable, but not required.

Additional Information

Good remuneration, a challenging and international work environment, and the possibility to work with some of the best in the field. You will be working in interdisciplinary teams and you can always count on support from committed colleagues. We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development. At Vattenfall, we value being active, positive, open, and safety-conscious. We are looking for employees who share our vision and can contribute to strengthening our corporate culture. We firmly believe that diversity helps build a more profitable and attractive company, and we strive to be good role models when it comes to diversity. Vattenfall actively works to ensure that all employees have the same opportunities and rights regardless of age, ethnic or cultural background, gender identity, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or disability. The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre‑employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall.

Company Description: Vattenfall is one of Europe’s largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat. Our main markets are Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK. The Vattenfall Group has approximately 21,000 employees. We have been electrifying industries, powering homes and transforming life through innovation for more than 100 years.