Who we are

Energy & Environment Awards is a newly established, Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy & Utility Skills. Together, we’re committed to ensuring a sustainable, skilled, and safe workforce across the UK’s essential energy and utilities industries.

The organisation focuses on delivering high-quality apprenticeship end-point assessments, regulated qualifications, and managing the EUSR – the sector’s register of skills and recognised training.

With ambitious plans for growth, Energy & Environment Awards is set to become the assessment organisation of choice in this vital sector.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Energy & Environment Awards Board as one of two new Non-Executive Directors. You will play a key role in supporting and challenging the organisation’s strategic ambitions, particularly as it embarks on a period of growth and market development.

As a Board Member, you’ll provide entrepreneurial leadership, scrutinise organisational performance, and ensure that robust financial controls and risk management systems are in place. You’ll also support the executive team in promoting the organisation’s profile, exploring new commercial opportunities, and ensuring governance standards are met.

This is a governance role that offers you the chance to contribute your expertise and insight at a pivotal time in the company’s development.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking two Non-Executive Directors who possess strategic acumen, commercial awareness, and a commitment to delivering high-quality assessments and workforce development.

You should bring experience at executive or board level, an understanding of risk in an SME context, and the confidence to ask the right questions and challenge assumptions. Independence of thought and a collaborative approach will be key.

For these appointments, we are particularly keen to hear from individuals with one of the following areas of expertise:

Compliance or regulatory experience, ideally within an awarding organisation or regulated environment.
Business development or sales experience within an awarding organisation, FE college, or large training provider.

A passion for skills development and an interest in the energy and utilities sectors is preferred.

Benefits

£8,000 annual fee (paid monthly)
Travel expenses reimbursed
Flexible remote working
Approximately 8 days’ commitment per year – 4-year term
Opportunity to shape the future of a growing awarding organisation in a vital sector

For further information about the role or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultant at Peridot Partners:

Paloma Zamora | paloma@peridotpartners.co.uk | 07950 729470