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Posting ID
P172
Type of employment
Permanent
Organisation
Great British Energy
Salary Banding MIN
£ 0
Location
Edinburgh
Salary Banding MAX
£ 0
Workplace Type
Hybrid

Description & Requirements

Job Title: Head of Risk

Location: Edinburgh 

Reporting to: CFO

Number of Roles Available: 1

Company Overview

Join Great British Energy and be part of powering the UK’s Clean Energy Future. 

At GBE, we’re not just building an energy company – we’re shaping the future of the UK’s energy landscape. 

Our mission is clear:

  • Drive clean energy deployment across the UK as a strategic developer, investor, and owner of renewable projects
  • Deliver benefits for communities and taxpayers, ensuring the clean energy transition creates jobs, boosts local economies, and increases public ownership

We focus on innovation, sustainability, and impact, working on projects that matter – from large-scale national renewable investments to empowering local and community energy initiatives.

Joining GBE means:

  • Purpose-driven work: Be part of a national effort to accelerate the clean energy transition
  • Career growth: Opportunities to develop expertise in cutting-edge energy technologies and strategic investment
  • Collaboration and flexibility: Work with passionate professionals in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment

If you want to make a real difference and help power a greener, fairer future for the UK, GBE is the place for you.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

About the Role

Great British Energy is looking for a Head of Risk to join our GBE Local Directorate Team. This role will play a key part in contributing to projects, objectives, and wider organisational goals. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management framework aligned with GBE’s mandate and investment strategy
  • Lead the identification, assessment and management of risks arising from GBE’s investment and financing activity, including equity investments, loans, grants and hybrid instruments
  • Own and operate the transaction risk assessment framework, ensuring consistent evaluation of financial, commercial, legal and delivery risks across all deals
  • Work with deal teams to ensure appropriate risk mitigations are built into transaction structures
  • Working with the delivery units, identify where external due diligence is required and ensure that it is appropriately scoped
  • Lead assessment and monitoring of financial risks across GBE’s portfolio, including credit, market, liquidity, and counterparty exposures
  • Advising the investment team & committee in determining appropriate return rates for investments
  • Work closely with Finance colleagues to ensure risk assessments are aligned with financial models, accounting treatments and funding constraints
  • Design, implement and maintain GBE’s risk management framework, aligned with HM Treasury’s Orange Book. Embed a risk-aware culture into the organisation and ensure appropriate reporting to Audit Committee and Board
  • Lead the articulation and embedding of risk appetite, and ensure that transactions and operational activities are in line with agreed risk tolerances
  • Establish and continuously improve risk policies, systems, and analytics capabilities
  • Promote a risk-aware culture and build a high-performing risk team with strong collaboration across business units 

Qualifications and Experience

Essential: 

  • A full financial qualification (CCAB, CIMA, CIPFA  or equivalent)
  • Significant senior‑level experience in risk management, with a strong emphasis on financial transactions, investments and project finance
  • Deep understanding of financial, commercial and counterparty risk
  • Experience operating in a high‑governance, committee‑driven environment
  • Ability to communicate complex risk issues clearly to senior executives and boards
  • Strong judgement and independence, with proven ability to provide constructive challenge

Desirable:

  • Experience in energy, infrastructure, investment or public‑sector financing
  • Familiarity with HM Treasury frameworks
  • Experience working alongside finance, legal and investment teams on live transactions
  • Professional qualification in risk, finance or a related discipline

Personal Qualities

  • Takes ownership, shows confidence in decision-making, and is willing to challenge constructively 
  • Focuses on delivering meaningful outcomes and making a positive, lasting impact 
  • Works collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and building inclusive relationships 
  • Proactive and adaptable, with a curiosity to explore new ideas and improve ways of working 
  • Resilient and resourceful in a fast-paced environment 

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary 
  • Performance-related bonus scheme 
  • Excellent pension scheme 
  • 4x salary life assurance 
  • Group income protection 
  • 38 days annual leave 
  • Flexible working arrangements 
  • Ongoing professional development and training 
  • Supportive, inclusive working environment 

 How to Apply
 For further information please contact: 

 Pearse O’Brien 
 Principal Talent Acquisition Specialist
 pearse.obrien@weareams.com
 PSRpermapplications@weareams.com 

Application Close Date: 

25th May 2026

 

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