Job Description

As the government's expert nuclear delivery body, Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE-N) sits at the forefront of the UK's clean energy revolution and is leading the charge on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), shaping the future of low-carbon power. GBE-N aims to create a more agile, programmatic and faster delivery approach than has been achieved previously, drawing on infrastructure and project expertise from both the UK and abroad. The organisation will support projects from the earliest stages of securing investment right through the construction phase to operations.
We are seeking four non-executive directors, who bring credibility in organisations of scale and complexity. It is anticipated that two of the successful candidates will have Committee Chairing responsibilities, namely the Audit & Risk and Nominations & Remuneration Committees.
Essential Criteria

• Prior experience on the board of a complex organisation in the public or private sector.
• Experience with major programmes in the energy, nuclear, or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience of shaping and implementing strategy, and delivering transformational change.
• Strong communication skills, including an ability to offer challenge in a constructive, straightforward and open manner, as well as acting as an external ambassador for GBE-N.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate a complex and diverse stakeholder environment in support of government strategic priorities.

We are looking for two of the appointable candidates to have previous committee chairing credentials, in addition:

• For the Audit & Risk Committee Chair: Experience of complex financial leadership, with a relevant financial qualification, or an understanding of governance requirements in public bodies.
• For the Nominations & Remuneration Committee Chair: Understanding of government processes or HR related topics including remuneration, grading and organisation design.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of working directly with government, particularly with respect to major projects, including on governance and cross-Whitehall approvals.
• Knowledge of the global nuclear market and GBE-N's activities.
• Experience in funding and financing major infrastructure programmes, or in the construction of major projects, including familiarity with a variety of contractual models and alliancing.
• Knowledge and experience of working in a highly regulated, high-hazard industry.
• Understanding of cyber and information security.

Location: Warrington & London
Remuneration & Time Commitment: 38,754 honorarium payment for the time commitment of 3 days per month.
Appointment Term: 3 - 5 years.
The deadline for applications is: Sunday 28 September at 23:59pm.
Please download the candidate brief for further information on the roles and how to apply.

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