David J.
About me
| David J. | |
| Politics | |
| Public Administration | |
| Taught Postgraduate | |
| Derwent | |
| 2010 | |
| United Kingdom |
My employment
| Head of Joint Ventures and Commercial Asset Management | |
| RWE Innogy UK | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Environment and energy | |
| 2014 |
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A day in the life of a Head of Joint Ventures and Commercial Asset Management in the United Kingdom
My career history
Aviation Solutions Manager, RWE Innogy UK, 2011 - 2014;
Senior Safeguarding Office (Engagements), Ministry of Defence, 2008 - 2011;
Senior Policy Analyst, Ministry of Defence, 2008;
Senior Security Advisor & Team Leader, Ministry of Defence, 2006 - 2008;
Security Advisor, Ministry of Defence, 2005 - 2006;
Sessional Staff Member & Assistant Laboratory Manager, Edith Cowan University, 2005;
Graduate Scientific Officer, Home Office, 2003 - 2004
Courses taken since graduation
Certificate in Corporate Financial Management
Where I hope to be in 5 years
I hope to progress through senior management to a directorship level.
My advice to students considering work
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The wind energy industry has matured - the boom is over. We are coming through a tough political climate with onshore wind in particular not favoured by the government. There is still a lot of work out there and I would suggest that graduates do as much work experience as they can to build skills, go to the RenewableUK job fairs at their annual conference and make contact with professionals in the renewables industry via LinkedIn to understand from them what the are looking for in employing graduates.
My advice about working in my industry
The wind energy industry has matured - the boom is over. We are coming through a tough political climate with onshore wind in particular not favoured by the government. There is still a lot of work out there and I would suggest that graduates to as much work experience as they can to build skills, go to the RenewableUK job fairs at their annual conference and make contact with professionals in the renewables industry via LinkedIn to understand from them what the are looking for in employing graduates.
What I do
I lead a team that drives optimisation, efficiency and financial performance of the UK onshore wind portfolio on behalf of the RWE Innogy board, our partners and investors. I provide our board, partners and investors with confidence and evidence that my team and I are working intelligently in executing commercial services to drive value improvement initiatives against business targets.
Further to planned schedule reporting, budget management, strategic business planning and regulatory compliance activities I also deliver a number of commercial analysis services and activities to senior management on demand.
I am essentially the General Manager, intelligent link and stakeholder manager between the operational UK on and off-shore wind portfolio of 19 wind farms, its financial impact on company targets and key stakeholders; the RWE Innogy board, our partners and investors.
Skills I use and how I developed them
Extracurricular skills:
My main skills are analytical and stakeholder management. Both of these can be developed at university. University education by its nature is analytical - whether it be humanities or science based - and helps one to 'see the wheat from the chaff'. Stakeholder management and essentially relationship building skills are essential to getting on within any organisation - you need to be personable and get on with people. I would suggest joining student issues groups, associations etc. in something you are passionate about and get out there talking to people about it.
What I like most
Being a senior manager in a challenging and rewarding role within a successful business that delivers clean, sustainable, renewable energy for UK. We make a real difference to combating climate change and providing the UK with the energy security it needs.
What I like least
The hours can be long and travel is often required. You unfortunately at times need to prioritise your work over your social life and balance it with family life. This is not something that happens too often, but it does happen and can be draining.
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