Risk & Governance Manager - Electric Vehicles

Drax Group; Ipswich; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to generating renewable power and driving sustainable energy solutions. As the EV Risk & Governance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in embedding a robust risk and control management framework, ensuring compliance, and fostering strong relationships across teams. Your expertise in risk management and governance will be crucial in guiding the EV business towards its objectives. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on the climate challenge while working in a collaborative and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about sustainability and have a knack for influencing positive change, this role is for you.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Discretionary Bonus

Group Personal Pension Plan

25 Days Holiday

Reimbursement of Professional Membership Fees

Personal Accident Cover

SAYE (Sharesave) Scheme

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.
• Coach and educate colleagues on risk management and governance.

Skills

Risk Management

Compliance

Governance

People Management

Stakeholder Management

Process Improvement

Education

Qualification in Risk, Compliance, or Governance

Job description

Risk & Governance Manager (Electric Vehicles)

Permanent/full time
Location: Coventry (with some travel to Ipswich)/hybrid
Closing date: 27th May 2025

Who we are:

We’re committed to making a difference by generating dispatchable, renewable power and creating stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we aim to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals. Join our team of practical doers, future thinkers, and business champions. We’re enabling a zero-carbon, lower-cost energy future for all and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

About the role:

The EV Risk & Governance Manager, part of the Operational Excellence & Business Services team within Drax Energy Solutions, will:

1. Embed a risk and control management framework across the EV business, working closely with DES Risk & Governance and Compliance teams.
2. Act as a key intermediary with Regulation and Compliance teams, and DES Risk & Control, to build and maintain strong, effective relationships that enable our EV business to be compliant by design.
3. Contribute to the DES Risk Management & Compliance committee meetings throughout the year, drawing content from incidents and risk reviews.
4. Coach and educate colleagues on risk management, governance, and controls.
5. Use strong internal stakeholder management skills to influence the senior team in the EV business, with the confidence to challenge and have constructive conversations.
6. Provide support and advice on ad-hoc risk, governance, and compliance work as directed by the business.

Who we’re looking for:

To succeed 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 coaching, influencing, and negotiation techniques.
• A deep understanding of governance, risk, and compliance frameworks from design to implementation, with strong risk mitigation and management skills.
• A driven and enthusiastic approach, persistent in delivering against business objectives.

Rewards and benefits:

If successful, you’ll receive:

• A discretionary bonus based on company performance.
• Private Healthcare with Vitality.
• SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time.
• Personal accident cover.
• Group personal pension plan (we’ll pay up to 10%).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Reimbursement of professional membership fees.

Our commitment:

At Drax, we’re dedicated to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We are committed to better representation, fostering inclusion, and establishing fair processes. Learn more about our approach here.

How to apply:

If this role is for you, click the ‘apply now’ button to begin your journey with Drax. For more information, visit our LinkedIn page or contact us at [e-mail]. We reserve the right to close roles early when sufficient applications are received.