Non-Executive Director
- Body
- Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (Ofgem)
- Appointing Department
- Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
- Sectors
- Energy, Regulation
- Location
- London
- Skills required
- Change Management, Communication / Media / Marketing, Regulation
- Number of Vacancies
- 3
- Remuneration
- The NED will receive a pay at the rate of £20,000 per annum.
- Time Requirements
- Board meetings take place 10-11 times a year in London and are a commitment of roughly 1.5 days each plus preparation time.
Campaign Timeline
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Competition Launched
13/12/2017
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Closed for Applications
22/01/2018
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Panel Sift
31/01/2018
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Final Interview Date
06/03/2018
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Announcement
12/12/2018
Announcement
An announcement has been made on the outcome of this appointment.
John Crackett has been appointed as a non-executive director to Ofgem
Assessment Panel
- Panel Member
- Jeremy Pocklington
- Panel Role
- Panel Chair
- Positions
- Director General, Energy and Security Departmental Official
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- Panel Member
- David Gray
- Positions
- Chair of Ofgem Representative of Organisation
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- Panel Member
- Penny Boys
- Positions
- Non-Executive Director of the Office of Nuclear Regulation Independent Member
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Vacancy Description
GEMA is the Governing Body of the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets, a non-ministerial department and an independent National Regulatory Authority. GEMA’s powers are provided by inter alia the Gas Act 1986, Electricity Act 1989 and the Utilities Act 2000.
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is seeking to fill up to 3 Non-Executive board member (NED) positions for the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (GEMA), the governing board of Ofgem.
NEDs bring independent oversight, support and constructive challenge to Ofgem. GEMA makes decisions on major regulatory issues and NEDs will be expected to contribute to these collective decisions. The NEDs may also be involved in working groups or offer advice and support to individual directors, in addition to ad hoc pieces of work across Ofgem.
Person Specification
Successful candidates would be expected to demonstrate the potential to meet some or all of the following criteria:
- Ability to provide strategic and innovative advice and challenge to large and complex organisations, particularly through periods of change and in a complex economic, commercial and regulatory environment;
- Ability to contribute to the building of an effective organisation, ensuring it is fit for purpose in the present as well as prepared for success in the future, both in terms of its core responsibilities and delivery of services.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to engage and collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders , including Government, the gas and electricity sectors, and consumer organisations;
- Candidates should be able to demonstrate good judgement and high levels of integrity. This as part of a commitment to the seven principles of conduct in public life (http://www.public-standards.gov.uk/about-us/what-we-do/the-seven-principles); and
- The ability to contribute to governance at a strategic level.
Other relevant experience might include one of the following:
- Experience of a relevant industry, such as one with a high level of engineering/technical expertise;
- Experience of effective advocacy for consumer interests in a related sector;
- An operational background, such as experience in running organisations that have big customer bases; or
- Experience of financial accountability or management in organisations with significant budget.
Additional Information
BEIS is committed to providing equal opportunities for all, irrespective of race, age, disability, gender, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, transgender and working patterns and to the principle of public appointments on merit with independent assessments, openness and transparency of process.
BEIS offers professional training courses on public sector finance and governance for those new to the public sector.
How to Apply
The recruitment process is being undertaken by Odgers Berndtson on behalf of BEIS. If you wish to apply for this position, please supply the following:
- A comprehensive CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements.
- A covering letter (maximum two sides) highlighting your suitability and setting out how you meet the person specification. Please note that the covering letter is an important part of your application and is as much the means by which you will be assessed as your CV.
- Please provide details of two professional referees together with a brief statement of the capacity and over what period of time they have known you. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent.
- Candidate application form – Please submit with your CV and covering letter.
- Diversity monitoring form – All candidates are also requested to complete an online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which will be found at the end of the application process. Your data will be stored separately from your application and will at no time be connected to you or your application. Please return to eom@odgersberndtson.com with 65336 as the subject line.
The preferred method of application is online at www.odgers.com/65336
If you are unable to apply online please email your application to 65336@odgersberndtson.com
All applications will receive an automated response.
Any postal applications should be sent to the Assignment team and NOT to Response.
Government Practice, 65336, Odgers Berndtson, 20 Cannon Street, London EC4M 6XD
Further Information:
If you would like an informal conversation about this role, please contact Odgers Berndtson: Simon McDonald on +44 20 7529 6359 or Laura Spurgin on +44 20 7529 1072.