Strategic Leader, Commercial Policy & Governance

Great British Energy Group; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

AWE is seeking a Head of Commercial Policy & Governance for a 12-month contract on a hybrid basis, based in Reading with 2-3 days in the office. This senior role drives policy, governance & assurance across the Commercial Function to support strategic delivery and regulatory compliance.

You will lead policy development on ESG, PA23, and trade controls while managing risk, audit, and external interfaces with MOD and other government bodies.

Qualifications

• Exceptional governance knowledge and experience.
• Policy experience in public sector environments.
• Leadership with strong team management.
• Exceptional stakeholder communication skills.
• Public sector experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the Commercial Policy, Governance, and Assurance strategies.
• Oversee risk management, trade controls, and audit frameworks.
• Represent AWE externally to MOD and other government bodies.
• Drive continuous improvement and policy alignment with strategy.
• Lead a specialist team delivering governance across the function.

Skills

Exceptional Governance knowledge

Policy experience

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Public Sector experience

Job description

AWE is seeking a Head of Commercial Policy & Governance for a 12-month contract on a hybrid basis, based in Reading with 2-3 days in the office. This senior role drives policy, governance & assurance across the Commercial Function to support strategic delivery and regulatory compliance.

You will lead policy development on ESG, PA23, and trade controls while managing risk, audit, and external interfaces with MOD and other government bodies.