Head of Corporate Affairs S2025017
Head of Corporate Affairs S2025017
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Applications are invited for the role of Head of Corporate Affairs for SONI (System Operator for Northern Ireland). The role reports to the SONI Chief Executive.
SONI (System Operator for Northern Ireland) is responsible for the safe secure economic and reliable operation of the transmission system in Northern Ireland under licence from the Utility Regulator and via a joint venture is responsible for running the allisland Single Electricity Market (SEM).
As Transmission System Operator SONI has responsibility for planning upgrades to the high voltage electricity grid infrastructure to facilitate more renewable energy which is key to supporting the Northern Ireland Energy Strategy and the Climate Change (NI) Act 2022 which sets a legal target of 80 renewable energy usage by 2030. SONIs corporate strategy 2025 responds to this once in a generation transformational change and the increased complexity of operating today positioning SONI as a trusted advisor to government and regulators and envisions SONIs focus on accelerated delivery innovative operations with engagement and communication with stakeholders at their core.
The Head of Corporate Affairs will have a pivotal role in the achievement of this ambition and will operate at the centre of the business providing direct strategic and operational support to the SONI Chief Executive Board and leadership team.
Operating and influencing strategically the role holder will also lead SONIs internal and external engagement with a wide variety of key stakeholders to build understanding of the role of SONI as Transmission System Operator and Market Operator and support the delivery of NI energy policy.
Critically the role holder will be an expert communications advisor and strategic thinker and will also take the lead on major crossdirectorate projects and workplace engagement. The role holder will also oversee the functioning of the Office of the Chief Executive and provide crossdirectorate strategic counsel to the SONI Executive Team and Head of Functions during a period of significant sectoral and organisational change.
This is an exciting and challenging time to work for SONI as we undergo a major onceinageneration transformation and deliver on the new strategy the purpose of which is to transform the power system for future generations as part of a whole energy system approach and a whole society effort to meet Northern Irelands renewable energy and net zero ambitions and realise the potential of a cleaner affordable more secure energy future for everyone.
To download the full candidate brief including job description and personnel specification visit www.ClarendonExecutive. For a confidential conversation please contact Claire McKee at Clarendon Executive recruitment partners for SONI on this assignment.Please do not send applications direcly to SONI.
Closing date for receipt of CV and cover letter is 5pm on Wednesday 19th March 2025sent to .
SONI is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are based on merit.
SONI is not providing sponsorship for this role.
SONI (System Operator for Northern Ireland) is responsible for the safe secure economic and reliable operation of the transmission system in Northern Ireland under licence from the Utility Regulator and via a joint venture is responsible for running the allisland Single Electricity Market (SEM).
As Transmission System Operator SONI has responsibility for planning upgrades to the high voltage electricity grid infrastructure to facilitate more renewable energy which is key to supporting the Northern Ireland Energy Strategy and the Climate Change (NI) Act 2022 which sets a legal target of 80 renewable energy usage by 2030. SONIs corporate strategy 2025 responds to this once in a generation transformational change and the increased complexity of operating today positioning SONI as a trusted advisor to government and regulators and envisions SONIs focus on accelerated delivery innovative operations with engagement and communication with stakeholders at their core.
The Head of Corporate Affairs will have a pivotal role in the achievement of this ambition and will operate at the centre of the business providing direct strategic and operational support to the SONI Chief Executive Board and leadership team.
Operating and influencing strategically the role holder will also lead SONIs internal and external engagement with a wide variety of key stakeholders to build understanding of the role of SONI as Transmission System Operator and Market Operator and support the delivery of NI energy policy.
Critically the role holder will be an expert communications advisor and strategic thinker and will also take the lead on major crossdirectorate projects and workplace engagement. The role holder will also oversee the functioning of the Office of the Chief Executive and provide crossdirectorate strategic counsel to the SONI Executive Team and Head of Functions during a period of significant sectoral and organisational change.
This is an exciting and challenging time to work for SONI as we undergo a major onceinageneration transformation and deliver on the new strategy the purpose of which is to transform the power system for future generations as part of a whole energy system approach and a whole society effort to meet Northern Irelands renewable energy and net zero ambitions and realise the potential of a cleaner affordable more secure energy future for everyone.
To download the full candidate brief including job description and personnel specification visit www.ClarendonExecutive. For a confidential conversation please contact Claire McKee at Clarendon Executive recruitment partners for SONI on this assignment.Please do not send applications direcly to SONI.
Closing date for receipt of CV and cover letter is 5pm on Wednesday 19th March 2025sent to .
SONI is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are based on merit.
SONI is not providing sponsorship for this role.
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Director
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Full-Time
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