The
incoming Non-Executive Director (NED) will help with the continuing establishment
of NESO as a new business and the development of its governance as an
independent advisor to Government. They will help NESO navigate heightened
political, industry, and public scrutiny, including by managing increased risks
and ensuring robust assurance over new processes and systems.
A strong
relationship between the sector and the investment community is imperative to a
successful transition for the UK energy sector and therefore the board of NESO
would like to appoint a NED who will bring the “investor mindset” to the board
of directors with specific expertise on the changing energy market dynamics,
bringing a focus and perspective on investment across the sector. They will
ideally bring the voice of the investor to the board discussion, highlighting
to the broader board and executive how the investment committee might react to
the agenda set by NESO. They will play a central role in shaping the
board’s recommendations and decisions that underpin the substantial investment
required to transform the country’s energy system. NESO has already recommended,
and the Government has accepted, proposals to achieve a Clean Power
electricity system by 2030 and the need to secure over £40bn in annual investment.
The NED will play a pivotal role as the board oversees how these investment
recommendations are optimized, through careful design, to attract investors,
whilst minimizing impacts on communities and ensure that their wider benefits
are seized upon.
Looking
ahead, NESO is also responsible for producing the first ever strategic spatial
plan (SSEP) for energy out to 2050, across land and sea in Great Britain. The
NED will provide strategic oversight and critical challenge as the business
develops the first iteration of the plan, which will take a strategic approach
considering energy needs at a national and regional level, and across different
types of energy including electricity, gas and hydrogen. This whole energy
system approach will also take into account societal and environmental interests,
as well as safeguarding system resilience and ensuring a low-cost system.
With the
NED’s input, the board will ensure the SSEP is strategically elevated, and
support NESO’s aspiration for energy infrastructure planning to ultimately give
investors’ confidence on where to build and when.
The NED
should build strong relationships with the chair, fellow NEDs, and executive
directors, fostering a culture of transparency and effective communication.
Finally, the NED will be expected to support the organisation’s mission,
values, and strategic direction, while ensuring that the organisation’s
activities uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and accountability.
NESO is
committed to building a diverse and inclusive board and welcomes applications
from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to making reasonable
adjustments to support job applicants and ensure that you are comfortable and
not disadvantaged in the recruitment and assessment process. If you require a
reasonable adjustment to be made or would like to discuss your requirements in
more detail, please tell us what changes you require. Reasonable adjustments
are not just for people with a disability.