Join us, be part of more. We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.  Military & Elite Athlete 2026 Talent Placement – Transformation Delivery Lead (x2) Ideal start date: late 2026/early 2027 Location: UK wide. Flexible/home-based or hybrid working arrangements may be considered in line with business needs. There will be a requirement for some office based and face to face meetings.  (e.g.: Reading, London Paddington, Stockport, Leicester) Length of Placement: 12-month Fixed Term Contract with significant potential to roll off into a Permanent role Overview A talent programme designed to help you thrive during career transition We’re delighted to advertise two exciting roles as part of our Military & Elite Athlete Talent Placement Programme. This programme is designed to support you as you transition into a new career. Whether you’re leaving the Armed Forces or finishing an elite sporting career, we welcome the experience, discipline and resilience you bring. You’ll gain hands on experience in a FTSE100 organisation, receive tailored support, and join a community that values who you are and what you can offer. These placement roles will work within Field and Ops Enablement Transformation, British Gas, as Transformation Delivery Leads. About the roles: The Transformation Delivery Lead plays a key role in delivering high-impact strategic and operational change initiatives across the organisation. Working within the Delivery Arm of the Strategy & Transformation function, the Transformation Delivery Lead is responsible for leading projects ensuring they are delivered to agreed time, cost, quality and scope parameters. The role ensures robust governance and embeds change that delivers measurable business outcomes. It requires both structure and flexibility, coupled with the ability to lead formal transformation projects as well as more agile or operational initiatives that address emerging business priorities.  During placement, you’ll add direct value in the following areas: Project & Programme Delivery:  Lead the end-to-end delivery of transformation projects, from initiation through to implementation and benefits realisation. Ensure delivery aligns with strategic objectives and is governed through consistent use of project and programme management frameworks.  Change Delivery:  Deliver business change activities, stakeholder engagement, and adoption planning. Support the embedding of new systems, processes, and ways of working across affected business areas.   Governance & Control:  Operate within established governance frameworks to ensure effective planning, risk management, and decision-making. Provide timely reporting and visibility of progress, risks, and interdependencies through agreed governance channels.   Stakeholder Management & Engagement:  Develop strong working relationships with business sponsors, process owners, and operational teams. Facilitate alignment and communication between strategy, delivery, and business operations.  Benefits Realisation:  Ensure project outputs are clearly defined, tracked, and realised. Work closely with finance, performance, and business owners to measure and evidence delivery against business cases. Work closely with the programme manager to drive down investment and drive-up benefits wherever possible.  Standardisation & Best Practice:  Apply standardised delivery tools, templates, and methodologies to drive consistency and quality. Contribute to improving delivery maturity across the function by sharing learnings and best practice.  Operational & Strategic Flexibility:  Support delivery of both strategic transformation and operational change programmes. Be comfortable adapting delivery approaches - whether leading formal transformation projects, supporting ideation or proof-of-concept initiatives, or implementing targeted operational improvements.  Collaboration & Partnership:  Work closely with peers, subject matter experts, and the Transformation Delivery Manager to ensure delivery success. Contribute to a high-performance culture built on collaboration, accountability, and outcomes.  You’ll also work with key stakeholders such as: Business Unit Leaders  Programme Manager  Strategy & Transformation Leadership Team, particularly relevant Transformation Partner  Strategy & Transformation – Transformation Management Office Functional Teams: Risk Partners, Finance Partners, People Partners and MI/Data  Product & Tech  What we’re looking for We’re looking for potential, not perfection. You don’t need to meet every requirement to apply. We’d love to see: Ideally, project Management experience and knowledge of project and programme management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Prince2, MSP, Lean) In depth problem solving and decision-making ability Strong delivery orientation Outcome-driven with a commitment to excellence in execution Ability to work unsupervised and manage own agenda; a self-starter and respected professional.  Tenacious, resilient, proactive and resourceful approach to issue and risk resolution. Demonstrable experience in managing and delivering transformation or change projects, ideally within a strategy, transformation, or business change function. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities across complex stakeholder environments.  Understanding of change delivery principles: business readiness, communication, benefits management.  Skilled in risk management, governance, and progress reporting.  Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.  Ability to flex between structured programme delivery and more agile, iterative approaches Confident working autonomously while collaborating across functions and team Collaborative, pragmatic and adaptable to changing business priorities.  Confident operating at pace and balancing multiple priorities.  Confident presentation and communication skills.  Core Behaviours We Want to See: Take Ownership Work as One Team Develop a Growth Mindset Strive to Innovate Focus on Priorities This talent placement is open to: Military Service Leavers: leaving the Forces or within the 2-year CTP window at application Elite Athletes: international competition experience and/or professional UK sports experience within the last three years We recognise excellence: We want you to feel included, supported and able to succeed. On placement you’ll receive: Real project & transformation experience in a FTSE100 organisation £50,000 salary for the 12-month placement A dedicated mentor to help you build commercial skills Flexible working and travel to office locations when collaboration is needed Access to our Employee Networks Opportunities to network across the business A Buddy from our Ex-Military or Athlete communities For Service Leavers: the chance to begin placement during your final four resettlement weeks How to apply: Please upload one document (Word or PDF) that includes: 1. Personal Statement (max 750 words). Tell us: How your skills, experience, capabilities and personal qualities align to the role 2. CV (max 2 pages). Highlight your: Transferable skills related to the role & your key achievements Qualifications Military or athletic experience Key dates: Application deadline: midnight Sunday 8th November Screening Interviews - online: Early to mid-November Business Area Interviews – face to face: Late November Placement Start Date: As soon as possible, subject to individual availability and onboarding requirements If you need any reasonable adjustments during the process, please let us know — we’re happy to support you. Future Opportunities We’ll also be offering placements in March 2027, June 2027 and September 2027. The application process for March will open soon If this placement isn’t the right fit, you can explore more opportunities at www.lifeatcentrica.com Why should you apply?     We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.    https://www.morethanacareer.energy/centrica   If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority. Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. When it comes to energy, no one does it like us. We make it, store it, move it, sell it and mend it. We’re made up of 12 different businesses, but united by our purpose as Centrica. We’re energisers. Our journey to a greener, fairer future is powered by individuals like you. Through innovative green products, intelligent energy solutions and developing smarter ways to use and save energy, we’re not just part of the energy transition, we’re leading it. Our commitment goes beyond sustainability. Together we’re bringing our collective energies to create positive change in our local communities. If you immerse yourself in our fight to change tomorrow, you might just find your why. We’re looking for people to add to our culture – not fit in with it. We're building a community where you can be unapologetically you, where differences are celebrated, and where everyone can belong. Real inclusivity also means supporting the different realities our people face. That’s why we have the UK’s best Carers Policy and are continually building our approach to flexibility and wellbeing. Of course, we love having fun too. We’re a people place after all.

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