The Supply Chain Directorate is the team responsible for all non-IT related procurement, contract management, contract closure, and supply chain relationship management on the Project. This role sits within the Directorates' Client function, whose purpose it is to provide strategic oversight and intelligence to support delivery for the entirety of the Supply Chain lifecycle. This includes verifying that the Directorate has the right people, processes, and systems in place to deliver what's needed, and delivering compliance and assurance on the processes and systems that are being used. The team is also responsible for putting in place ways of communicating and engaging, both internally and externally, across the Supply Chain and for using data and information to create intelligence which can be used in everyday operations to drive improvement. The Commercial Lead (Governance & Assurance) is accountable for making sure that the Supply Chain Directorate on the HPC Project has clear processes, procedures, and governance in place that are well managed, aligned, and easily accessible for end users. Moreover, the role is also accountable for the assurance that these processes, procedures, and governance are followed by our multi-disciplinary teams and contract partners, and any improvement activities are followed up to assure compliant, efficient and effective ways of working across the project. Job Purpose: This role manages a team (c.8 resources) to make sure that the Governance Framework of the Supply Chain Directorate is complete, aligned and fit for purpose. An effective Governance Framework is essential to ensure that those working within the Supply Chain Directorate have real clarity as to what they are required to do and how to do it, and moreover have the right tools, systems and decision-making forums to support them in these activities. The CL (Governance & Assurance) is principally responsible for making sure that those responsible for processes and governance are clear on their responsibilities, that appropriate improvement actions are being taken (where required) and that the Governance Framework stays aligned as a whole and meets business requirements. The position is also responsible for overseeing the Senior Commercial Manager author any proposed changes to Directorate processes and procedures (prior to technical review/owner approvals), and then supporting the communication to the Commercial teams to embed changes and enable compliance with updated ways of working. The CL is also responsible for overseeing our Assurance service that provides an independent review of compliance with, and identifies best practice performance in, the delivery of our Governance Framework, escalating any areas of specific commercial risk resulting from non-compliance to the Supply Chain Directorate Senior Leadership Team Role Description: Accountabilities Manage a team who are responsible for the implementation and maintenance of our Governance Framework, and delivery of Assurance services. Represent Supply Chain directorate on the Hinkley Point C Management System Governance Group (MSGG), Contract Document Change (CDC) Panel and Supply Chain Governance Forum (SCGF). Work with others across the Supply Chain Directorate to make sure that their responsibilities are accurately reflected in the above key documents, and that they are managing and assuring the delivery of these services. Oversight of delivery of actions identified for improvements to the Governance Framework, and following up on these actions to make sure they are closed out in a timely manner. Oversight of the Supply Chain Directorate Requirements Register and associated management process - including leading periodic reviews and monitoring delivery of action plans to implement requirements into Governance through effective process controls. Escalate areas of Commercial Risk resulting from non-compliance, or ineffective process, to the Supply Chain Directorate Senior Leadership Team, with clear action plans for improvement. Deliverables Reporting updates on Governance Framework and outputs from Assurance services to the Supply ChainDirectorate Senior Leadership Team Monthly slides for the MSGG and CDC Panel Quarterly slides for the Risk and Audit Sub-committee to the HPC GenCo Board Directorate Compliance with HPC Management System requirements regarding the maintenance, storage and update expectations of documents Dimensions: Reporting to the Senior Commercial Lead (People, Process & Assurance). Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience: A track record of managing or delivering Governance and/or Assurance related activities, preferably within a nuclear and/or major programme environment. Commercial management experience with NEC and/or FIDIC (preferably both) in complex infrastructure or energy projects. MRICS, MICES, MCIPS or similar accreditation (desirable) Familiar with the nuclear site licence conditions and the nuclear baseline philosophy. Good understanding of the UK regulatory framework. Basic understanding of corporate legal requirements is desirable. Ability to work with subject matter experts to take complex information and effectively distil this into key requirements for implementation. Ability to engage with individuals at all levels - including holding senior members of staff to account for actions. Excellent communication skills. Problem solver who can understand wider strategic context and is prepared to take ownership and work autonomously to deliver requirements which meet these aims Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.