Governance Lead

Job Title: Governance Lead Location: Hybrid (Warwick base, 1-2 days/month on-site) Contract Length: 6 months (with potential to extend) Day Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35 via umbrella) About the Role We are supporting a major organisation in the UK energy sector as they establish a new strategic planning function to support regional energy development across electricity, gas, heat, hydrogen, and more. As part of this transformation, they are seeking an experienced Governance Lead to join the team on a contract basis. This role will play a key part in shaping the regulatory and governance framework for this new function, working closely with Ofgem and other stakeholders. It is a fast-paced, high-pressure environment that requires someone who can work autonomously, bring deep regulatory knowledge, and contribute to long-term governance design. Key Responsibilities • Lead the development of licence conditions and guidance in collaboration with Ofgem. • Provide input into the design of the Governance, Policy and Regulation team. • Support the creation of regional and national governance structures. • Draft and facilitate industry consultations to shape the regulatory framework. • Translate complex regulatory and technical information into accessible formats for a range of audiences. Skills and Experience • Strong experience working on network licence or guidance documents, ideally within the energy sector. • Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and how licences operate in a regulated environment. • Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-moving, high-pressure setting. • Detail-oriented with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. • Experience setting up governance structures, particularly involving Local Authorities. • Background in energy distribution or transmission, especially in regulatory roles. • Familiarity with the whole energy system (e.g. electricity, gas, hydrogen, heat, transport decarbonisation). • Proficiency in Power BI, Azure DevOps (ADO), and Pol for reporting and data extraction. Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for future suitable opportunities. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.