Alexandra Gavin
Research & Horizon Scanning Strategy Manager @United Utilities
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WORK HISTORY
Research & Horizon Scanning Strategy Manager @United Utilities
Developing and embedding a robust, sector leading approach to strategic thinking and planning by securing, promoting and applying fresh insight on future and emerging risks and opportunities facing United Utilities, to meet customer and stakeholder requirements.Developing and delivering a horizon scanning service that provides deep understanding of the evolving trends shaping the business, the sector, and the North West. Understanding the potential future operating scenarios of the business, providing insight to the whole of the enterprise to inform strategic direction and plans of the organisation. Providing organisational lead for all aspects of research, developing a centre of expertise on research that provides strategic insight; optimising the benefits of our investment in research by coordinating, procuring and energising UU’s approach to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.Developing well-evidenced investment cases to communicate future investment needs to sector regulators.Generate and implement a strategic framework to enable effective engagement with specialist Universities with a goal of delivering greater value across three pillars: Impact, Talent and Outreach.IMPACT: Delivering impact from directly procured research and development activities. Facilitating insights from wider network opportunities.TALENT: Creating a pipeline of future skills and talent. Improving knowledge, mobility and capabilities of current and future workforce.OUTREACH: Facilitating wider engagement opportunities between academia and other strategic partners. Championing both citizen and student science to drive broader social value.
EDUCATION
The Manchester Metropolitan University
Master of Laws - LLM
The Manchester Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
ABOUT ALEXANDRA GAVIN
A highly motivated and passionate sustainability professional with experience navigating complex challenges across the utilities and environmental science sectors. Specialising in horizon scanning, strategic research, future planning and resilience - helping organisations make informed decisions today for a resilient, sustainable tomorrow.I recently served on NERC’s Future Leaders Council, shaping long-term environmental science and growth policy and contributing to national sustainability, innovation and inclusion goals.My strength lies in connecting the dots - between data and strategy, systems and people, policy and outcomes. I’ve led research initiatives with real-world impact, delivered strategic insight at executive level, and shaped regulatory responses in a rapidly evolving landscape.Key strengths- Strategic foresight and future adaptive scenario planning- Environmental and sustainability leadership- Policy advisory and governance (inc. public sector councils)- Cross-sector collaboration (academia, regulators, and industry)- Evidence-led decision making- Stakeholder engagement and communications.I am keen to learn, develop with new challenges and make a positive contribution to my sector and society.I’m passionate about contributing to a greener, more equitable future - and I’m always open to connecting with forward-looking, proactive organisations or individuals exploring what’s next.
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