Company Overview
Xoserve is the UK gas industry’s Central Data Services Provider, playing a critical role in supporting the safe, efficient and reliable operation of Britain’s gas market. It provides a single, trusted source of industry data and services for gas suppliers, shippers and transporters, ensuring information is accurate, secure, and consistently shared across the sector. By managing the central gas register and providing insight on gas flows across the network, Xoserve helps the industry balance supply and demand and supports effective market processes that benefit consumers. As the energy system transitions, Xoserve is committed to enabling affordable, accessible decarbonisation by supporting the integration of green gas and biomethane into the UK’s energy mix. Xoserve is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we are building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for everyone.
Role Summary
Reporting to the Director of Strategy & Development, the Head of Strategic Development will lead a small team to shape and deliver Xoserve's strategic agenda, ensuring the organisation is well positioned to support industry transformation and its future role as Gas Network Code Manager.
The role will drive the development and delivery of strategic programmes aligned to Ofgem's Strategic Direction Statement, with particular focus on decarbonisation, data and digitalisation. Combining strategic insight, policy awareness and stakeholder influence, the postholder will identify opportunities, shape strategic responses and translate industry change into clear priorities, investments and outcomes for Xoserve.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of Xoserve's strategic roadmap, ensuring alignment with the Strategic Direction Statement and wider organisational priorities.
- Own and lead strategic programmes across decarbonisation, data and digitalisation, ensuring alignment with Ofgem's Data Best Practice and Digitalisation Strategy, supported by robust governance, delivery oversight and benefits realisation.
- Provide market, regulatory and policy insight, assessing emerging developments and translating them into strategic opportunities, risks and recommendations.
- Lead the development of business cases, investment proposals and strategic initiatives that support organisational growth, capability development and industry transformation.
- Shape and enhance Xoserve's strategic position in areas including low-carbon gases, digitalisation, data sharing and data governance.
- Build trusted relationships with regulators, customers, shareholders, industry bodies and strategic partners to influence future industry direction and strengthen Xoserve's reputation.
- Represent Xoserve externally, promoting thought leadership and ensuring the organisation remains at the forefront of sector developments.
- Provide strategic input to major transformation programmes, ensuring business priorities remain aligned to future industry and market requirements.
- Lead the development of Xoserve's digitalisation and data strategy, identifying opportunities to leverage technology, automation and AI to deliver industry and business value.
- Prepare and present strategic recommendations, reports and business cases to Executive and Board-level audiences.
- Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team, fostering strategic thinking, innovation and continuous improvement.
Specialist/Technical Expertise
Essential
- Significant senior leadership experience in strategy, corporate development, transformation or business planning.
- Proven ability to develop and execute strategic programmes that deliver measurable business and industry outcomes.
- Strong understanding of the UK energy sector, regulatory environment and the strategic challenges associated with decarbonisation and digital transformation.
- Experience developing investment cases, evaluating opportunities and translating strategy into actionable delivery plans.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience engaging Executive, Board and external industry audiences.
- Strong commercial, analytical and problem-solving capability.
- Experience leading multifunctional teams and developing organisational capability.
- Knowledge of data strategy, digitalisation, data governance and technology-enabled transformation.
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
What we offer:
- A competitive annual salary, reflective of your skills and experience
- Discretionary individual performance bonus linked to your overall contribution
- Generous pension scheme to support your long-term financial wellbeing- up to 12% employer contribution
- Life insurance providing peace of mind for you and your family
- 36 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) to rest and recharge
- Income protection to support you should illness or injury prevent you from working
- Enhanced annual leave options, including the ability to purchase additional holiday each year
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Access to Private Medical Insurance for you and your family (Bupa)
- Health cashback plan for you and up to four dependent children (Medicash)
- 24/7 virtual GP, plus remote Physiotherapy, Mental Health Support, and Medical Second Opinion (Help@Hand)
- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (Octopus EV)
- Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme (LifeWorks)
- Commitment to ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Financial support for one annual professional membership subscription
- A wide range of wellbeing initiatives
- Discounts on high street retailers, supermarkets, cinema tickets, holidays, and more
- Paid volunteering hours to support our local communities
- Opportunity to take part in our twice yearly employee events, social activities, and ongoing engagement initiatives
This is a hybrid working role from our Solihull office with frequent days in the office expected.
The closing date for applications is 31st August 2026. We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. Xoserve’s 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.
The Energy Industry is about to reform and change at pace, and it needs people like you to come and be part of its new design. If you are interested and consider you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please apply through our Job Board
Head of Strategic Development in Solihull employer: Xoserve Limited
Xoserve is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Solihull that champions diversity and inclusion while driving the UK's decarbonisation efforts. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, generous leave, and a robust pension scheme, alongside opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to wellbeing through various initiatives. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the energy sector.
