Job Description
About the Organisation:
Great British Energy will be a publicly owned, operationally independent energy company, designed to drive clean energy deployment, boost energy independence, create jobs and ensure U K taxpayers, billpayers and communities reap the benefits of clean, secure, homegrown energy. Setting up Great British Energy is one of government’s first steps for change and we will do this in a way that means it will have both an early impact and long-term success.
Great British Energy’s mission will be to responsibly accelerate the energy transition – enable and accelerate clean energy deployment, boost energy independence, create jobs and ensure UK taxpayers, billpayers and communities reap the benefits of clean, secure, home-grown energy.
In recognition of Scotland’s leading role in the UK’s clean energy revolution, Great British Energy will be headquartered and run from Aberdeen.
The Role
- The HR Director will be a pivotal member of the Great British Energy leadership team, responsible for developing the new organisation and delivering across all aspects of its people agenda.
- We are looking for a senior HR professional who meets the following criteria:
- A proven track record of successful leadership experience at HR Director level and ability to work as part of a senior executive leadership team to provide organisational leadership, direction and strategic focus.
- Provides authentic, inclusive, inspiring, and visible leadership of the function and wider organisation, with ability to lead and develop a diverse multi-disciplinary staff through continual improvement and transformational change.
- Proven ability to influence and build strong credible relationships with colleagues, external partners, and senior stakeholders. Evidence of delivering improved organisational performance and cultural change against a backdrop of innovation and change whilst promoting inclusivity.
- Passionate about the Company and its policy objectives to deliver clean energy, drive economic growth, create UK jobs and supply chains and provide value for the UK taxpayer, whilst demonstrating a passion for creating societal impact and value.
- Hold membership of a chartered professional body relevant to the HR Director role (e.g., CIPD) at level 5 or above
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Closing date for applications: 23:55 on Tuesday 11th February 2025
