Senior Manager at Complete Strategy
Full-time position, London based. Does this sound like you?
Complete Strategy advise clients in the energy and water sectors, providing independent and insightful advice to guide them through the challenges of the energy transition. We help them shape, navigate and influence regulatory and policy change, identify growth and market entry strategies that deliver value to their customers and shareholders, and provide them with independent market and performance reviews. We work for the leading organisations in the UK energy and water industries. Our clients include major water companies, electricity and gas network companies, specialist energy service providers, energy technology companies, financial investors, generators and retailers, as well as government and regulatory bodies.
Our business has grown consistently since we started in 2017 and we are looking for new talent to help drive and deliver that growth.
Who are you?
You are a strategic thinker who wants to help stakeholders in the energy and utilities sectors address the energy transition, develop market growth strategies, respond to regulatory and policy changes and provide independent challenge to their thinking. You are interested in technological and social change and how these impact both the regulated and competitive parts of the energy and utility sectors now and as the transition develops. You are keen to work as part of a small team, taking on responsibility, working at high pace and are looking, and willing, to learn and grow,
Who are we?
First and foremost, we are energy and water experts. We have a deep understanding of the changing market conditions and policies that market participants, investors, new entrants, regulators and policymakers need to navigate. We use our experience and imagination to advance industry thinking, addressing some of the most important changes in our markets. Our expertise means we provide independent and insightful advice to:
Guide our clients through the challenge of the energy transition.
Address and influence regulatory and policy change.
Identify market opportunities for our clients based on technological or policy changes.
Support disputes, performance reviews or benchmarking exercises.
Help our clients deliver improved products and services to their customers.
Support our clients in providing shareholder returns.
What will you do?
If you join Complete Strategy, you will have significant responsibility from day one. As a Senior Manager, you will be a key member of the team. You will be responsible for delivering consulting projects for the company. In addition to client delivery, you will support business development, account management and practice management activities. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the shape and scale of the business as it grows.
You will work with clients on a day-to-day basis, supporting them as they tackle complex problems, and providing meaningful recommendations. You will turn your recommendations into action, working hand-in-hand as part of a mixed Complete Strategy-client team or providing independent expert advice. You will work on client sites, from our offices in Borough or remotely, according to business needs – typically you will be on client site or office-based 3 days a week.
You will continue to develop your consulting skills in a supportive environment, build and maintain client relationships and contribute towards the further growth of our business. You will work with junior team members and coach them as they develop their own consulting skills. You will work flexibly across client engagements and practice support to meet the needs of the business.
Client projects
Leading the day-to-day execution of client projects, including taking ownership of specific deliverables or the overall project, guided by one of the Directors. You are expected to display initiative and work independently in line with your experience.
Providing leadership, direction and coaching to junior staff and managing their input on client projects, proposals, or thought leadership/blogs.
Working directly and collaboratively with clients to enhance their teams, developing and maintaining client relationships and displaying the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
Using your analytical and critical thinking skills to solve interesting and unstructured problems.
Attending and leading effective meetings, workshops and other professional events, maintaining and building your expertise as a high-caliber strategy and regulation consultant.
Communicating your findings effectively through high-quality deliverables, including written reports, presentations and data analysis.
Practice support
Keeping up to date with industry developments and applying your insight to produce high-quality thought leadership and blogs.
Overseeing and contributing to proposal and pitch material.
Supporting engagement with existing and potential clients, including account management, networking and outreach activities.
Continuing your own personal development as part of the growth of the com.
Taking on responsibility for selected activities linked to running and growing the business, including identifying potential opportunities for the Company to follow.
Who are we looking for?
Talented individuals who want to be part of our high-performing, growing team.
You will likely have:
Experience operating in, and managing others, in one or more of the fields we specialise in - regulation, strategy or economics with an interest in the Power and Water sectors. This could include prior experience at a consulting firm, a regulator, central government or directly within industry.
A genuine interest in helping to develop the energy and water sectors and supporting clients with delivering the energy transition.
Strong quantitative or economic skills, including use of Microsoft Excel or similar tools for data analysis and modelling.
Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills, including proficient use of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
The skills to work with people; excellent interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence and the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues, clients and anyone else we come into contact with.
The desire to help Complete Strategy grow to support more clients with bigger challenges.
An organised and proactive approach to work with a ‘can do’ attitude – willing to roll your sleeves up and work across a range of client projects.
The ability to think flexibly, an openness to new ideas and change.
A bachelor’s degree (2:1) or equivalent international degree in a relevant subject, for example Economics, Mathematics or Engineering.
An ability to travel away from home when required to deliver client work.
What can we offer you?
This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, friendly, supportive, and expanding company as you continue to develop as a consultant.
We work collaboratively with our clients and our wider network of associates, and you will have the opportunity to use your curiosity, imagination, and analytical skills to deliver our client projects, provide insights to our clients and help to grow our business. You will learn and grow from working with a talented and experienced team, committed to your development. You will also receive:
A competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
25 days annual leave, alongside 8 public holidays, with an additional day after 2 years’ service.
One day a year to volunteer at a charity of your choice.
Private medical cover.
Income protection insurance.
Salary sacrifice benefits (pension, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free season ticket loan).
Career development opportunities, access to external training courses, and
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
How to apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter to hello@complete-strategy.com, ensure that your cover letter explains why you want to work for Complete Strategy and how you believe your skills and experience would be useful for this role.
Please note applications without a cover letter will not be accepted.
If you require adjustments during the application process, please let us know
Complete Strategy Ltd is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our clients, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. Our recruitment and working environment are without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex (gender) and sexual orientation