Introduction
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is an executive non-departmental public body of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and plays a role of national importance, cleaning up our nuclear legacy in a safe, secure and cost-effective way, and securing disposal of nuclear materials. As owners of one of the largest nuclear decommissioning and remediation programmes in Europe, the NDA plays an important role in supporting government's aspiration for the UK to be a global leader in the civil nuclear sector. With 17 sites and around 17,000 employees who help to deliver the mission, the NDA makes up one of the most advanced nuclear decommissioning workforces in the world.
The Role
NDA Board members play a critical role of national importance. The Board provides leadership and direction to the NDA, offering appropriate and robust challenge in shaping the organisation's strategy. Appointed by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, in consultation with Scottish Ministers, the Board will guide the NDA through the next stage of delivering its mission.
The Board has a collective responsibility for setting the strategic direction and effective management of the NDA's affairs and ensures that it complies with the requirements of the Energy Act 2004, the Framework Document, Cabinet Office guidelines for non-departmental public bodies and other statutory and contractual obligations. The unitary nature of the Board means that nonexecutive members and executive members share the same collective responsibility for decisions taken by the Board.
In addition to proposing and monitoring performance against the NDA's strategy, the Board is accountable for the NDA's culture (including the range of ESG expectations), governance, risk appetite (working with HMG and regulators), oversight of internal control and risk management processes, ensuring effective arrangements are in place to provide assurance on operations, programmes and projects, stakeholder relationships, and succession planning for the Executive Leadership Team. Led by the Chair, the Board maintains effective relationships with stakeholders and represents the NDA externally.
The Programmes and Projects Committee (P&PC)
The P&PC advises the Board on, and provides additional oversight and scrutiny of, major programmes and projects within the NDA group.
The Candidate
We are keen to speak with experienced individuals, who possess relevant experience of large-scale programme/project management and assurance within capital intensive industries. They will understand the practice of major infrastructure project procurement, contract management and contract execution. Board experience at an organisation of similar scale and complexity such as the NDA and familiarity with a similarly complex and/or regulated sector is essential.
We are seeking individuals with clear and effective influencing and communication skills, including an ability to contribute fully to Board discussions, challenge the executive effectively but constructively, and communicate with a wide range of audiences. A results orientation mindset and a willingness to look for solutions combined with a focus on targeted performance measurement is highly desirable.
This is a hugely exciting, challenging and rewarding position in which decisions over the coming years can carry weight for the next generation and beyond.
Recruitment Timetable
Closing date: 5pm on Friday 8th November 2024
Long listing: Week commencing 18th November 2024
Preliminary interviews: Weeks commencing 25th November and 2nd December 2024
Short listing: Week commencing 16th December 2024
Final panel: Week commencing 27th January 2025
How to apply
This post is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. For more information, please refer to the Commissioner's website. To have a confidential conversation about the role and your suitability, contact:
Orla Brennan, Research Lead - Central Government at GatenbySanderson: Orla.Brennan@gatenbysanderson.com
Darra Power-Mooney, Principal Consultant - Central Government at GatenbySanderson: Darra.Power-Mooney@gatenbysanderson.com
Michael Dobson, Practice Lead- Central Government at GatenbySanderson: Michael.Dobson@gatenbysanderson.com
Closing Date: 5pm Friday 8 November 2024
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