Head of Future Investment

Join us in this role where you’ll lead the development and execution of long-term strategic plans that will determine the future of assets in UK West. You’ll align efforts across different strategic areas in Orsted and maximize value creation through business case analysis and forecasting.

 

Welcome to Generation UK West

You’ll be part of the Generation UK West team where you, together with your colleagues, will navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, cultivate robust relationships, and act as the primary liaison between the organization and external partners. As a team, we foster collaboration and support for strategic initiatives.

 

You’ll play an important role in:

  • leading strategic initiatives that provide long-term clarity for the future of UK West
  • serving as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, providing insights and recommendations
  • influencing decision-making at the highest levels by presenting compelling business cases and analysis
  • facilitating strategic discussions with executive leadership to drive consensus and commitment
  • overseeing the implementation of strategic initiatives, ensuring they are executed effectively and deliver the intended outcomes
  • championing a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
  • acting as the primary liaison between the organisation and external partners, ensuring clear communication and mutual understanding of strategic objectives.

 

To succeed in the role, you:

  • possess strong strategic thinking, planning and implementation skills, with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans
  • have strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a focus on driving measurable results
  • have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels
  • build and lead effective teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals
  • are knowledgeable about offshore wind regulatory and commercial frameworks
  • have experience in budgeting, cost control, and project management
  • are resilient and adaptable, able to lead through ambiguity and change
  • have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field (master’s preferred) or equivalent experience.

 

Maybe you’ve read the above and can see you have some transferable skills, even though they don’t quite match all the points. If you think you can bring something to the team, we still encourage you to apply.

 

Shape the future with us
Send your application to us as soon as possible. We’ll be conducting interviews on a continuous basis and reserve the right to take down the advert when we’ve found the right candidate.

As an applicant or employee, you may request reasonable work and position accommodation or adjustments via accommodation@orsted.com.

Please note that for your application to be taken into consideration, you must submit your application via our online career pages and answer the screening questions relevant for your country. We don't take applications or inquiries from external recruiters or agencies into account for this position.

 

About the job

Application deadline:  02.09.2025
Location: 

Barrow-in-Furness, GB

Field of work:  Operations and technicians
Employment type:  Permanent
Work hours:  Full-time
Workplace:  Hybrid (office and home-working)

Imagine a future with Ørsted

About Ørsted

- We develop, construct, and operate offshore and onshore wind farms, solar energy farms, storage facilities, and bioenergy plants in Europe, Asia, and North America. 

- Our vision is to create a world that runs entirely on green energy.

- We’ve been ranked as one of the world’s most sustainable energy companies for the past six years. 

- We’re headquartered in Denmark.

- We have over 8,600 employees, working in 15 countries and growing. 

 

An inclusive team

Ørsted wants all employees to have the same opportunities for impact and growth, regardless of age, nationality, disability, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or beliefs. We’re committed to secure an inclusive work environment characterised by a respect for all people so everyone feels free to openly share their input and ideas.