Risk & Governance Manager - Electric Vehicles

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

CLOSING
DATE - 27th May 2025

Who
we are:

We're not
just 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 our
proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable
biomass and carbon removals.

You'll be
joining our teams 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:

As part of
the Operational Excellence & Business Services team within Drax Energy
Solutions, 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.

Who
we're looking for:

To be
successful 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.

Rewards
and benefits:

As you help
us to shape the future, we've shaped our rewards and benefits to help you
thrive and support
your
lifestyle. 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're
committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face.
Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We
work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what's right for the
future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to
come.

Together,
we make it happen.

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

Talk to us
about flexible working!

How
to apply:

Think this
role's for you? Click the 'apply now' button to begin your Drax
journey.
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to find out more about Drax, check out our LinkedIn page to see our latest
news.
We
understand that you may have some additional questions about the role. If you'd
like to have a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, please
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the right to close roles early when the particular role and / or location has
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