MDO Governance Lead

Governance Lead

Are you passionate about fostering teamwork and collaboration to drive effective governance within an organisation? Are you adept at using your influencing and negotiation skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels? Are you committed to maintaining the highest standards of discretion and emotional intelligence while navigating complex challenges?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as our next Governance Lead here at Hinkley Point C!

The Opportunity

As our next Governance Lead, you’ll support the leadership of the Managing Director’s Office (MDO), stepping in for the Head as needed and managing key interfaces. Your responsibilities include assisting the Managing Director of Hinkley Point C in senior-level interactions with EDF Group, the Government, and other stakeholders. You’ll oversee operational relationships with the Low Carbon Contract Company and the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero, focusing on project progress and risk. Additionally, you’ll ensure regulatory compliance across HPC, establish assurance processes, and contribute to strategic risk tracking and performance reporting.

Pay, benefits and culture

Alongside a salary starting from £62,000 and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.

We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans.

At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.

Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.  

We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.

We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.

What you will be doing

By collaborating closely with Delivery Risk teams and Programme Directors, you’ll monitor, report, and assess risk mitigation efforts and understand their impact on KPIs and milestones. With a comprehensive grasp of HPC’s team dynamics, you’ll work side-by-side with the Head of the MD’s Office to collect and share insights that drive targeted action within the team. Building strong relationships with delivery teams and departments, you’ll ensure coordinated, strategic alignment with the MD’s Office and Strategic Reporting Lead, fostering streamlined communication and intelligence-sharing that amplifies the team’s success. Additional responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic support to the HPC MD, collaborating closely with the team to develop materials for high-level interactions with EDF Group, Government, and other senior stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing the MD for key HPC site visits and major stakeholder interactions, ensuring that all supporting materials align with project priorities.
• Support the oversight of non-nuclear regulatory compliance, ensuring first-line assurance processes are consistently established and followed.
• Conduct independent assessments of non-nuclear regulatory risk areas, reviewing and validating the implementation of any required changes to strengthen compliance.
• Coordinate external assessments by shareholders and other key parties, managing documentation, and ensuring essential personnel are available for smooth assessment processes.
• Actively contribute as a collaborative team player, focusing on shared goals and fostering a supportive team environment.

Who you are

To excel as a Governance Lead, you’ll need a solid foundation with a degree or equivalent qualification, paired with a proven track record in managing complex stakeholder relationships effectively. Your experience should highlight your ability to navigate challenging problems and deliver innovative solutions, showcasing your analytical skills and strategic thinking. Additional requirements for this role include:

• A collaborative spirit that thrives in a team environment, fostering strong relationships with colleagues.
• Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to create compelling presentations and insightful reports.
• Discretion, emotional intelligence, and resilience to navigate complex situations with grace.
• Strong influencing, communication, and negotiation skills, enabling you to command respect and engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• A keen sense of commercial awareness and reasoning, helping to inform strategic decisions and drive success.

Applications for this role close: Sunday 17th November

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