Head of Far Shore Operations - UK East (HOW01/02)

Join us in this role as Head of Far Shore Operations at our UK East Coast Hub which forms part of the Region Europe Generation Portfolio. Working in the UK East, you’ll develop and deliver the long-term asset performance requirements across UK East Region to drive continuous improvement & increased value (EBITDA/NPV basis).

Reporting directly to the Head of Generation UK East, you will lead, develop and have line management responsibility for a small team of Directors and Senior Managers to ensure we deliver our mission of being an integrated and trusted owner/operator delivering safe, reliable, and compliant green generation whilst maximizing value creation throughout the operational life of our assets.

Welcome to Generation Europe
You’ll be part of UK East Hub – where you will represent and be part of the Senior Leadership Team for the UK East Asset Portfolio and will work closely and collaborate with the Head of Near Shore and senior leadership colleagues across Commercial, Engineering, HV& Transmission, Site Support, and Transformation functions as well as engaging with key stakeholders in Global Support & Functional Teams.

You’ll play an important role in:

• developing and executing the long term far-shore asset strategy having accountability for full P&L performance over the asset lifecycle
• leading and developing a team of Directors and Managers responsible for the day-to-day management of our assets
• safety Leadership - Developing a strong, positive HSE culture and ensuring focus on maintaining and improving standards related to how HSE is managed across the portfolio
• supporting all commercial elements of business transformation towards enhanced operational efficiency, reduced cost, increased revenue and best in class safety management in close cooperation with the Transformation & Continuous Improvement team
• facilitating long term business case performance reviews across UK East Region to drive continuous improvement & increased value (EBITDA/NPV basis)
• supporting Risk management processes and assessment of the opportunity pipeline.

To succeed in the role, you:

• have extensive leadership, performance management and line management experience
• have significant experience in a senior leadership capacity within an energy generation or similar safety critical environment
• have commercial acumen and depth of understanding of the prevailing market dynamics - as a team, we are going through a transformation where we will be creating a culture where commercial decision making is intrinsic to our operations
• have strong communication skills and the ability to establish, maintain, and develop effective relationships
• have strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and teams as well as the ability to influence key stakeholders such as JV partners and external bodies / authorities.

Maybe you’ve read the above and can see you have some transferable skills, even though they don’t quite match all the points. If you think you can bring something to the team, we still encourage you to apply.

Join a global leader in renewable energy
Ørsted is a growing green energy major and global leader in climate action. With us you’ll play a part in driving change towards a green energy future. You’ll grow your talent in a fast-paced and high-growth industry where you have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop through challenging assignments and industry-leading experts. Here, you can perform in a friendly work environment based on trust, respect, and collaboration.

Shape the future with us
Send your application to us as soon as possible. We’ll be conducting interviews on a continuous basis and reserve the right to take down the advert when we’ve found the right candidate.

As an applicant or employee, you may request reasonable work and position accommodation or adjustments via [email protected].

Please note that you’re expected to do some travelling in relation to your work, as you’ll travel 15-20% to account for visits and meetings at East Coast Hub, Gunfleet Sands, London, Gentofte, Barrow etc.

Please note that for your application to be taken into consideration, you must submit your application via our online career pages and answer the screening questions relevant for your country. We don't take applications or inquiries from external recruiters or agencies into account for this position.

About the job
Application deadline:
19 November 2024

Location:
Grimsby, GB

Field of work:
Operations and technicians

Employment type:
Permanent

Work hours:
Full-time

Workplace:
Hybrid (office and home-working)

Imagine a future with Ørsted

About Ørsted
- We develop, construct, and operate offshore and onshore wind farms, solar energy farms, storage facilities, and bioenergy plants in Europe, Asia, and North America.

- Our vision is to create a world that runs entirely on green energy.

- We’ve been ranked as one of the world’s most sustainable energy companies for the past six years.

- We’re headquartered in Denmark.

- We have over 8,600 employees, working in 15 countries and growing.

An inclusive team
Ørsted wants all employees to have the same opportunities for impact and growth, regardless of age, nationality, disability, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or beliefs. We’re committed to secure an inclusive work environment characterised by a respect for all people so everyone feels free to openly share their input and ideas.