Ventures & Strategy Director

Ventures and Strategy

Director- Elimini

Permanent

Location : Houston

We are Elimini and our purpose is to remove

carbon for good.

Why join Elimini?

The Elimini team is on a mission to help rewind

the climate crisis. The challenge we face is steep, but the solution exists –

if we collaborate and deliver at scale.

Together, we’re taking carbon removals out of

the lab, and into the real world.

As the

Ventures and Strategy Director, you’ll work closely with the EVP

Finance, Strategy, Partnership, M&A and Carbon Markets

of Elimini to : Develop

Carbon Elimini’s strategy to help achieve Drax Group’s goal.

Support

partnership development to achieve the objectives of

the company

This includes the responsibility for the identification,

negotiation, formation, development, and long-term management of

partnerships to support Elimini’s objectives. As the Ventures and

Strategy Director, you’ll seek inputs and support from legal,

finance, and tax to best structure partnerships.

About the role

As the Ventures and Strategy

Director, you’ll be responsible for, but not limited to

Developing the Elimini strategy

to support the achievement of the Elimini objectives

and ensuring alignment through collaboration with Drax Group

M&A & Strategy team.

Ensuring that Elimini’s business

strategy is aligned to the Drax Group corporate framework and be key point

of contact for the Drax Strategy team for questions, queries

and assisting in preparing Board updates on Elimini strategy.Leading identification,

negotiation, formation and long-term management of partnerships

including T&S and equity partnerships that will support achievement of

the Elimini targets.

Identifying potential

partnership targets which support Elimini objectives including

both strategic (e.g., T&S companies, etc.) and financial (e.g., equity

participants, etc.) partners.

Managing all

aspects of the negotiation process with potential partners including

coordination with legal, development, Drax Group M&A & Strategy

and Drax Group Finance.

Supporting EVP

with financial analysis of potential projects and presenting to the

President of Elimini, Drax CEO, Drax Group Chief Financial Officer

and Drax Group committees for approvals.

What you’ll bring :

To excel in this vital role, you’ll need :

Significant

experience working in a corporate / commercial environment within the

Energy sector, with a relevant professional qualification.

Demonstrate

your experience negotiating and structuring complex commercial agreements

with various parties within a project, preferably in the energy sector.

Experience

in managing joint venture relationships with partners in energy

infrastructure development projects, including pre-FID (Final Investment

Decision) and post-FID activities

Proven

experience in collaborating with partners to execute development

agreements.

Proven

ability to help secure funding, including internal and partners approval.

natural ability to present information to a wide range

of stakeholders with impact and clarity; an excellent

communicator able to present and influence at all levels of the

organization.

A team

player with high self-awareness and the ability to adapt influencing style

to build relationships and get results.

Who is Elimini?

Elimini is a Drax company. Our purpose is to ‘remove

carbon for good’ with the ambitious goal of becoming the world’s leading carbon

removals company by removing millions of tons of carbon dioxide from the

atmosphere while generating 24 / 7 renewable power through the global deployment

of BECCS.

We are partnering with innovative institutions who will

provide their expertise and support to help us push the boundaries of

carbon capture technology and play a critical role in delivering climate

solutions on a world-changing scale.

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the

climate challenge we all face. Elimini is where your individual

purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that

shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future.

With Elimini you can shape your career and a future for generations

to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an

environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their

role. To make this a reality, we actively work to

better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion,

and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the

trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and

talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach

here.

Talk to us about flexible working!

How to apply :

Think this role is for you? Click the ‘apply now’ button to

begin your Elimini journey.

If you want to find out more about Elimini and

Drax, check out our page to see our latest news.

We understand that you may have

some additional questions about the role. If you’d like to

have a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, please email  Kenyetta.boatner@drax.com