Strategy Analyst

The Strategy Analyst will provide analytical, research, and project support to the Strategy & Innovation team. The role focuses on gathering market intelligence, assessing emerging trends, supporting go to market strategies, and contributing to the planning and execution of innovation programmes. It is a developmental role suited to a motivated graduate with strong commercial and analytical skills, offering exposure to the UK Water infrastructure sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market intelligence research across energy infrastructure, renewables, and adjacent markets.
• Analyse competitor activities, market trends, and external innovations to inform strategy.
• Support the development of business cases, scenario planning, and go to market strategies.
• Support in preparing high quality reports, presentations, and papers for the SLT.
• Collect, collate, and interpret data to support investment, partnership, and market entry decisions.
• Work with internal stakeholders across engineering, operations, commercial, and business development to align strategy initiatives.
• Develop a structured knowledge base of sector developments, regulatory frameworks, and innovation funding opportunities.
• Provide ad hoc analytical support to capture and pursue opportunities, enhancing business development strategies.

Qualifications

• Relevant postgraduate qualification in energy, engineering, economics, data science, or a related field.
• Experience conducting research, performing analytics, and solving complex challenges using insight, with direct industry involvement in the energy sector.
• Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely, both written and verbally.
• Demonstrated proactive approach and strong commercial awareness through direct involvement in market sector strategy, energy projects, or research.
• Applicants should be able to articulate and evidence their interest in energy infrastructure, sustainability, and innovation.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Python/R).

Equal Opportunities Statement

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