Job Description

Independent Chair, Powersystems UK Employee Ownership Trust

We are electrical engineering experts, specialising in

high-voltage

infrastructure,

grid

connections and

renewable energy

generation.


We have

160 employees

and are growing quickly. We became

employee owned

in 2019. Our trustee board consists of three employee directors and two independent directors. The independent chair is stepping down, creating an opportunity for an

experienced trustee chair

to continue steering the board and supporting the operating company board in the continued success of the business, ensuring resilience and good governance. This is an exciting time to join the

EOT

as we implement our plans for sustainable growth.

We are looking for someone who will:

Represent the interests of employees as owners Protect the

values

of the company over the long-term Provide advice, support and guidance to fellow trustees Contribute to discussions from a position of neutrality Ensure that the operating company board understand their responsibilities to the trust Support the delivery of

robust governance

Bring expertise and knowledge of other business models, cultures and organisations; and Be able to think differently and challenge thinking in a constructive manner.

Heres what you need to be successful in this role:

Previous experience

in a similar role and so a good understand the governance structure of employee-owned businesses Considerable experience of participating in and

leading balanced discussions

in board meetings A good understanding of financial management best practice, and able to

interpret financial information

and confidently ask questions about it; and Commercial experience of working in or with companies of a similar size, in a similar large-project based industry, with a similar employee profile (both office and site based) and therefore an understanding of the challenges the operating company directors face.

The board meets regularly

once a quarter

and additionally as circumstances require. Participation is usually remote, though some meetings are held in our office in Yate, near Bristol. This is a remunerated role.


For further information and to express your interest please email the EOT board at

jobs@powersystemsuk.com

or click the apply button by 7th November 2025.


Applications should be supported by a curriculum vitae and covering letter. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Note to agencies.

We do not use agencies as part of our recruitment process.

We ask that you respect this decision and not contact us on seeing this advertisement.