Purpose / Role

To lead the EIC UK & Ireland (UK & I) regional business, community, and EIC team, covering advocacy and government affairs, membership, events, networks and office management.

To lead key stakeholder management in the region.

To be responsible for budget, P&L and membership value-add in the region.

To lead the regional UK&I team.

To represent the voice of the energy supply chain in the region, and to significantly raise the profile of EIC.

Key aims and objectives

• To develop impactful long term relationships with government departments and related trade bodies, arm’s length bodies, and other groups, with the goal of successful advocacy on behalf of EIC members, as the voice of the energy supply chain.

• To understand the needs of members and their business strategies and advise them on market conditions.

• To significantly develop and promote EIC's brand , voice, impact and profile.

• To work effectively with your EIC peers, to ensure a seamless one-team approach, in line with EIC’s vision, mission and values.

• To ensure that the UK & I office and business is run effectively and efficiently and to manage the commercial and financial operations taking full P&L responsibility.

• To formulate an annual business plan for the region aligned with a three-year regional strategy.

• To lead the UK & I membership team on all aspects of recruitment, upgrading members and retention, and to grow absolute member numbers and market share.

• To identify, pursue, and forge strong relationships with the key energy players – such as energy companies, utilities, developers, OEMs, and EPC contractors in the region. To build strong bonds with the UK & I energy community and our members • To deliver a full, properly researched, innovative and profitable programme of networks and events.

• To lead the Directorate for the Energy Supply Chain (DESC) in the region.

• To carry out public speaking and media duties as needed in the role.

• To understand and effectively communicate the key high-level aspects of all energy sectors technologies and strategies.

• To lead the UK & I’s Survive and Thrive and WESCA (World Energy Supply Chain Awards) processes in the region, along with other key EIC research projects and initiatives.

• To build a strong, professional, high quality and highly motivated team, and lead in line with EIC culture and behaviours.

Allied occasional duties

• Attending Senior Management Meetings in the UK & I, and Board meetings as needed
• Deputising for the CEO or other members of the SMT.
• Preparing staff PDR appraisals and regional reports.
• Annual budget process
• Recruiting, developing, inspiring staff as appropriate, and ensuring high standards

Key internal interfaces

• The CEO, SMT, and the wider EIC staff, as needed

Key external interfaces

• National and Regional Government Bodies • Media and Press
• EIC members, member targets
• Trade Associations
• Arm’s length government bodies
• Energy players (operators, developers, OEMs, EPCs, supply chain etc)
• Thought Leaders
• Universities and academia
• Speakers
• Inward delegations

Core competencies

• Fluent English – oral and written
• Advocacy and senior proven British government experience and credibility
• Business development and managerial experience
• Energy sector experience and understanding of energy industry nomenclature
• Strong commercial and financial track record
• Comfortable working under pressure and on multiple projects at the same time.
• The ability to influence, communicate and inspire.
• Public speaking and media
• Self-motivated and driven.
• A passionate and natural networker and relationship builder. A Diplomat.
• Good knowledge of the region’s customs and culture
• Computer and AI literacy
• Professional, presentable, and personable
• Enthusiastic and energetic
• Someone who is ready to “give back” to industry and government (we are a not for profit, after all)

Send an email to shirley.george@the-eic.com to apply.