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Great British Nuclear (GBN) is a new government arm's length body supporting the delivery of Britain's energy security and net zero, making sure that we can power Britain from Britain sustainably. It has been set up to turn nuclear ambition into reality. This is an exciting and critical time to bring your experience and expertise to GBN. Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for building meaningful partnerships? We are seeking a Sponsorship Manager that will manage and oversee the relationship with GBN's sponsoring government department, ensuring alignment with government objectives, compliance with agreements, and accountable use of public funds. You will play an important role in supporting the delivery of GBN's strategic objectives by managing the relationship with our sponsor and ensuring alignment of sponsorship activities with GBN's organisational priorities. The Sponsorship Manager will provide insight and recommendations to the Head of Corporate Strategy. Day to day duties: - Serve as the central communication link between GBN and our sponsoring government department (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero).
- Ensure timely and effective information exchange on policies, priorities, and operational matters.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key contacts in the sponsoring department.
- Develop strong working relationships with GBN to ensure the timely sourcing of reports and information for the government sponsor.
- Jointly own and manage the sponsorship business rhythm with a Government Sponsorship counterpart. Helping the coordination of the monthly engagement meeting and coordinating requests of the sponsorship team. Ensure meeting attendees are well informed ahead of meetings and that any content is appropriately circulated between GBN and the government sponsorship team.
- Collaborate with other parts of GBN to ensure best practice governance arrangements between GBN and DESNZ, which also align with governance arrangements between GBN and our development companies.
- Support with the management, and implement the periodic review, of GBN governance documents, e.g. GBN framework agreement that governs how and when we engage with our sponsor, Chair and CEO Letters, etc.
- Coordinate updates to agreements as necessary to reflect changes in policy or operational context.
- Manage the coordination - and sometimes agreement of - GBN KPIs. Work closely with GBNs Business Planning & Performance Lead to ensure alignment between GBN KPIs and our Business Plan.
- Maintain a strong connection with GBN's business reporting teams to support the collation of content for presentation in regular sponsorship performance meetings.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience required: - A process orientated mind-set with a drive for creating clarity and structure.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging diverse audiences and fostering collaboration.
- Understanding of government processes, regulations, and compliance requirements in relation to sponsorship or public-sector projects. Experience in an arm's length body if favourable.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to navigate complex situations and develop effective solutions.
- Exceptional organisational skills including the ability to prioritise effectively on behalf of others and deliver with accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
- Competent project manager.
- Excellent written and visual communication skills.
- Comfortable in highly ambiguous environments.
- Relevant experience is required.
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field or demonstrable experience. Master's degree beneficial.
Please complete our short application form to apply for this role. If shortlisted, one of our Talent Attraction Leads will be in touch to discuss the position in more detail. Good luck with your application! At GBN, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups. If you require any support or adjustments to help you with your application, please contact us at , and we will be happy to provide assistance.  |
