General Manager - Energy

VANRATH is recruiting a General Manager to lead an all-island electricity market operator, a joint venture between two Transmission System Operators responsible for the efficient, transparent and compliant operation of the wholesale electricity market across the island of Ireland.

This is a senior leadership position reporting to a Governing Committee. You will provide strategic direction and operational oversight to ensure the organisation delivers its core market functions while meeting all licence and regulatory obligations. The role is based in either Belfast or Dublin with regular travel between both sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to define and deliver organisational objectives in line with market and regulatory obligations
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of core functions including market operations, market settlement, stakeholder engagement and market registration/compliance
• Chair the Operational Committee and ensure timely, transparent reporting to the Governing Committee, including escalation of key risks
• Lead operational decision-making, ensuring alignment with business plan targets and effective communication with all stakeholders
• Build and maintain relationships with regulators, market participants, policymakers and industry partners across Ireland, the UK and Europe
• Represent the organisation at industry forums, regulatory consultations and European-level engagements
• Oversee budget management and resource planning in line with Price Control requirements
• Maintain robust governance, risk management and compliance frameworks including audit oversight
• Lead and develop diverse teams, encouraging collaboration, continuous learning and knowledge sharing
• Drive innovation and transformation including digitalisation and process improvement

About You

• Significant leadership experience within the electricity sector or a related industry, with strong knowledge of market operations
• Proven ability to lead, engage and motivate teams in a collaborative and inclusive way
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships at senior level
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving capability in complex, regulated environments
• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline
• Experience identifying, managing and mitigating risk
• Adaptability and resilience working in fast-changing environments

Package

• Competitive salary with performance-related bonus
• Private medical cover
• Pension matching
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
• Enhanced holidays, maternity/paternity leave and wellbeing days
• Salary sacrifice schemes (cycle to work, EV scheme)
• Free car parking with on-site EV charging
• Complimentary lunch
• Professional development opportunities and career progression