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Head of iDNO, New Independent Distribution Network Operator
UK flexible | Permanent | Founding team | Travel as required
About our client
I'm recruiting for a major UK energy group that is new to the iDNO market and is launching its first Independent Distribution Network Operator (iDNO) business, built from scratch. You'd lead the founding team, with the backing of an established group and the pace of a start-up.
The opportunity
As Head of iDNO, you'll be the founding business leader and the accountable external face of this new regulated electricity infrastructure business. You'll lead its establishment, licensing, mobilisation and growth, setting the strategy and operating model and building the team that will run it long term. You'll be the principal interface with Ofgem, code bodies and key industry stakeholders, and will develop relationships with ICPs, developers, customers and strategic partners.
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Key responsibilities
- Lead the development and launch of the iDNO business
- Act as principal interface with Ofgem, code bodies and key industry stakeholders
- Set the strategy, target operating model and commercial framework
- Own delivery of licensing, accession and operational-readiness outcomes
- Develop relationships with ICPs, developers, customers and strategic partners
- Build and lead the enduring iDNO team
- Own business performance, governance, budget and material risks
About you
- Significant senior leadership experience in electricity networks, DNO, iDNO, ICP or regulated infrastructure
- Strong working knowledge of Ofgem regulation and electricity industry arrangements
- A track record of launching, scaling or transforming a regulated business or function
- Credible commercial leadership and senior stakeholder management
- The ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial start-up environment within a large group
- A visible, credible industry leader who combines regulatory authority, commercial drive and the practical judgement needed to build a new business
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What success looks like
- License and accessions secured
- Operational readiness achieved
- Commercial pipeline established
- Accountable team embedded
What's on offer
- A rare opportunity to lead the creation of a new regulated business from day one
- Founding leadership position, with the freedom to shape strategy, structure and team
- The stability and resources of a major energy group entering a new market
- Flexible UK working, with travel as required
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