Elexon’s purpose is “serving at the heart of the energy industry, building a path to Net Zero.” It provides critical market infrastructure to ensure the smooth operation of the country’s electricity market. Elexon’s remit includes every company that generates and supplies electricity in Great Britain, and the 28 million customers that use it. The energy sector is currently undergoing a period of unprecedented change. Elexon is responding to this with a programme of technology and systems re- design to meet the future needs of its consumers and the industry.

The Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee will be integral in facilitating this change, by providing leadership, challenge and guidance at board meetings, overseeing the performance of executive and finance teams, playing a role in developing wider organisational strategy and ensuring the integrity of Elexon’s financial    and risk management controls and systems.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with a board-level track record, including non-executive experience. They must possess a high-level of intellectual curiosity, be an energetic and communicative leader and be able to think strategically about complex regulatory issues. They must be independent from the Great Britain electricity industry.

Elexon is committed to increasing diversity across all under-represented characteristics and communities. Applications from candidates with these backgrounds are therefore particularly welcomed and encouraged.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Elexon on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference QXOF. Alternatively, telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on Monday 15 November.