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Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) .Office for Nuclear Regulation - Non-Executive DirectorDWP is seeking a Non-Executive Director with a range of established skills and competences to contribute to ONR’s strategic direction to 2030 and beyond, to drive regulatory excellence and to oversee the organisation’s governance arrangements.A Message from Dr Nicola Crauford, ONR’s ChairThank you for your interest in the role of Non-Executive Director on the ONR Board. This is an important role providing strong strategic leadership of the UK’s independent nuclear regulator tasked with holding the industry to account on behalf of the public.I feel privileged to be leading ONR as its Chair, having been appointed in March this year. I cannot over-emphasise the crucial role that ONR plays in helping to keep the public safe through the robust and efficient regulation of the civil nuclear industry.Across the nuclear sector there will be many challenges ahead as the industry undergoes significant growth, diversification and change and as ONR strives to be more ambitious, demonstrating our commitment to regulating in a way that supports cost effective and efficient nuclear operations, innovation and technological advancement, and to ensure we can fully play our part in a safe, secure and sustainable nuclear future for the UK. There has never been a more exciting time to join the organisation to help to provide the strategic direction to achieve our mission: to protect society by securing safe nuclear operations.Since joining ONR, I have been struck by the professionalism, dedication and commitment of those I have met at every level in the organisation in ensuring that the nuclear industry is safe. I have been impressed too by the strength and breadth of experience of my fellow Board colleagues and the way the Board operates to support the organisation to achieve its goals and mission.We are looking to recruit to the ONR Board a dynamic, enthusiastic, and committed person, with an interest in energy and nuclear matters, who will share our vision and direction for ONR and nuclear regulation. We need someone who relishes being part of the Board as we respond to an ever-changing nuclear landscape. I firmly believe that time spent as a Board member will, in turn, be thoroughly rewarding. If you think you have got what it takes to add value to the Board then please apply.I am personally committed to promoting greater diversity within ONR and value the individual contributions that people from different backgrounds and experiences can bring and welcome applications from the widest possible field of candidates.The Non-Executive Director role

The successful candidate will contribute to the Board’s role in leading ONR to achieve its vision to be a modern, transparent regulator delivering trusted outcomes and value. Key responsibilities for this role include:Helping lead the work of ONR by operating effectively as a Board Member with particular expertise in risk management and by contributing to Board meetings and discussions;Participation as chair or member of one or more of the Board’s standing Committees, as required by the ONR Chair and subject to relevant skill sets. This will include the relevant expertise to Chair the ONR Remuneration and Resilience Committee;Maintaining effective working relationships with a broad range of networks and stakeholders;Representing ONR externally, acting collectively in representing its activities to stakeholders and the general public;Demonstrating a commitment to the Seven Principles of Public life.We are seeking candidates with the right skills and abilities to complement the existing Board members and who will be able to contribute across the Board’s remit. The successful candidates will need to demonstrate:Knowledge: a clear understanding of the work, priorities and challenges of the ONR and the context within which it operates.Experience: a strong track record of delivery on significant organisational change and/or business transformation within the private, public or voluntary sectors.Relationship building ability to build strong stakeholder relationships, including with Ministers and Senior Government officials and external stakeholders.Communication: strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to listen, accept challenge and constructively challenge others in discussions with clarity and respect.Judgement: effective decision-making skills with the ability to critically analyse a wide range of information to make clear and objective evidence-based recommendations to support the delivery of the organisation''s objectives.Collaboration: ability to work closely with the executive board and other key stakeholders, providing support, constructive challenge and assurance as appropriate.Candidates to have knowledge of, or a willingness to develop, an understanding of the policy and political environment within which the public sector operates whilst being clear on their non-executive role to support the nuclear regulator’s priorities.Knowledge of the environment within which the public sector operates or a willingness to develop this.Location

The post can be based in any of our offices in Liverpool, Cheltenham or London, whichever is most convenient, but the appointee will be required to travel as dictated by Board and sub-committee meeting locations.Number of Roles:

1Remuneration:

Non-Executive Directors are entitled to an annual remuneration of £15,000. There is no bonus or pension scheme.Time Commitment:

A minimum time commitment of 30 days per year.Length of Term:

Fixed term of between three and five yearsThe vacancy closes at 17:00 on 07/10/25. For more information and to apply to this role please click apply nowRole details

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Knowledge of the work, priorities and challenges of ONR.Experience in organisational change and/or business transformation.Relationship building with Ministers and Senior Government officials.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Judgement and evidence-based decision making.Collaboration with the executive board and stakeholders.Understanding of public sector policy/politics or willingness to develop.Note: The original content included several boilerplate and promotional items which have been omitted to focus on the role and its ..... full job details .....