Great British Energy is 1 year into its journey. We are recruiting three Non-Executive Directors to join the Board of Great British Energy at an exciting time for the company, following its initial ‘set-up’ period. A key focus for GBE will be maturing its organisational capabilities as it moves out of this set-up phase, whilst continuing to deliver at pace in line with its mandate set by government.

These NED roles will be crucial in guiding GBE through that next phase, and it is therefore critical that the right skills and people are recruited to enable GBE to take this next step in its journey.

We are looking for individuals who are motivated by public service and committed to Great British Energy’s mission to accelerate clean power deployment to create jobs, boost energy independence and secure the benefit of clean, secure homegrown energy for the UK.

As a Non-Executive Director of British Energy, you will contribute to the development of a new national institution that aims to redefine what successful public ownership looks like in the 21st Century. Your role will involve offering independent insight, constructive challenge, and stewardship to help ensure the company delivers public value, achieves commercial success, and strengthens the UK’s long-term energy security.

In this campaign, we are looking for specific skills including:

• Focus on workforce interests, trade unions and a Just Transition.
• Finance, Risk & Audit to chair GBE’s Audit, Assurance and Enterprise Risk Committee.
• Broad Non Executive experience, bringing strong judgement, corporate governance

expertise and the ability to operate effectively across GBE’s diverse and complex portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to setting GBE’s strategic direction, ensuring alignment with national energy policy and the wider public interest.
• Provide independent oversight and constructive challenge to the Chief Executive and executive team, supporting delivery and performance.
• Support high standards of governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance, recognising GBE’s unique accountability to the British public.
• Champion social responsibility as a core part of GBE’s decision-making, including support for community energy and initiatives that deliver public value.
• Sitting on, and/or chairing committees, as determined by the Chair; for example, Audit, Assurance and Enterprise Risk Committee or the Nomination and Renumeration Committee.
• Support GBE’s establishment as an Aberdeen-headquartered company, contributing to its engagement strategy with the city and surrounding communities.