Risk & Governance Manager - Electric Vehicles

TN United Kingdom; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a Risk & Governance Manager for Electric Vehicles in Ipswich. The role involves embedding risk management frameworks, influencing senior teams, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have a strong background in risk, compliance, and governance, along with excellent people management skills. The position offers a hybrid work environment and various benefits, including private healthcare and a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Private Healthcare with Vitality

SAYE (Sharesave)

Personal accident cover

Group personal pension plan

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Reimbursement of professional body membership

Qualifications

• Proven ability to challenge decisions and drive process improvements.
• Deep understanding of governance, risk and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Embed a risk and control management framework across the EV business.
• Act as an intermediary with Regulation and Compliance teams.
• Coach and educate colleagues on risk management and governance.

Skills

Risk Management

Governance

Compliance

People Management

Process Improvement

Education

Qualification in Risk, Compliance or Governance

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Client:

Drax Group

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Risk& Governance Manager (Electric Vehicles)
Permanent/full time
Coventry (with some travel to Ipswich)/hybrid

CLOSINGDATE– 27th May 2025

Whowe are:

We’re notjust talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable,renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on ourproud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainablebiomass and carbon removals.

You’ll bejoining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions.We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and workinghard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

Aboutthe :

As part ofthe Operational Excellence & Business Services team within Drax EnergySolutions, the EV Risk & Governance Manager will;
- Embed a risk and control management framework across the EV business, working closely with DES Risk & Governance and Compliance
- Act as a key intermediary with the Regulation and Compliance teams, and DES Risk & Control, to build and maintain strong, effective relationships that enables our EV business to be compliant by design.
- Co-create and contribute content for the DES Risk Management & Compliance committee (RMCC) meetings throughout the year, drawing content from Copper incidents, and risk and control reviews.
coach and educate colleagues on risk management, governance and controls
- Use strong internal stakeholder management skills to influence the senior team in the EV business, with the confidence to influence and have challenging conversations.
- Provide support and advice on ad-hoc risk, governance and compliance work as directed by the business.

Whowe’re looking for:

To besuccessful in this role you’ll ideally have…
- A qualification in risk, compliance or governance.
- A proven ability to challenge decisions and drive process improvements.
- Strong people management skills with the ability to motivate and drive performance through others on a consistent basis through the application of coaching, influencing and negotiation techniques.
- A deep understanding of governance, risk and compliance frameworks from design to implementation with strong understanding of risk mitigation and management.
- A driven and enthusiastic approach, persistent in your approach to delivering against agreed business objectives.

Rewardsand benefits:

As you helpus to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help youthrive and support
yourlifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:
- A discretionary bonus depending on company performance
- Private Healthcare with Vitality
- SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
- Personal accident cover
- Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%
- Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays
- Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body

We’recommitted to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face.Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. Wework as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for thefuture. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations tocome.

Together,we make it happen.

At Drax,we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued andrespected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively workto better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, andestablish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed forall colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no mattertheir background. Find out more about our approach here.

Talk to usabout flexible working!

Howto apply:

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Weunderstand that you may have some additional questions about the role. If you’dlike to have a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, pleaseemail

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