Head of Coventry City Partnership

Medirest Signature; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy partnership leader in Nottingham is seeking a Head of Coventry City Partnership. This vital role involves leading the Coventry Strategic Energy Plan, shaping commercial visions for local energy, and engaging key stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a collaborative mindset and strong experience in energy partnerships, with a focus on sustainability and community benefit. Competitive salary and dynamic work environment offered.

Qualifications

• Experience leading strategic energy partnerships with cities or anchor institutions.
• Strong track record in developing market strategies for energy services.
• Ability to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
• Leadership experience managing shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the Coventry Strategic Energy Plan.
• Shape the commercial vision for local energy.
• Engage with senior stakeholders across various sectors.

Skills

Collaborative and strategic mindset

Strong relationship-building

Project planning and delivery

Leadership in dynamic environments

Experience in energy projects

Job description

We're looking for an inspiring leader to join us as Head of Coventry City Partnership - a vital and collaborative role at the heart of our Strategic Energy Partnership with Coventry City Council.

Head of Coventry City Partnership

Here's what you'll be doing

As a senior member of both the EIS UK and E.ON UK Leadership Teams, you will take a leading role in delivering the Coventry Strategic Energy Plan, building a greener, healthier, and more inclusive city through clean local energy, innovation, job creation, and community benefit.

This is a high-profile leadership role that goes beyond strategy. You will shape the commercial vision for Coventry's energy future, steer delivery of complex infrastructure projects, and engage senior stakeholders across government, industry, and local communities. To succeed, you'll need to bring board-level experience, strong commercial acumen, and a pragmatic, visionary approach to delivering long-term decarbonisation with real local impact.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Delivering on Strategic Goals:

  • Clean Local Energy- Increase locally generated green energy, reduce market exposure, and position Coventry as a sustainable, investable city.

  • Jobs and Skills- Grow the local energy job market, promote green jobs, strengthen the supply chain, and champion ED&I principles.

  • Innovation & Scale- Manage scalable innovation projects, test new technologies, and support Coventry's circular economy.

  • Community Benefit- Reduce fuel poverty, support local communities, and collaborate with NGOs and local organisations.

• Leadership & Collaboration:

  • Work with the Strategic Energy Partnership team and the Coventry Joint Venture Board to ensure strong, effective governance and collaboration.

  • Operate as a key leader across E.ON's UK businesses to integrate commercial, operational, and technical solutions that meet the city's long-term energy needs.

  • Engage confidently with senior stakeholders, including council leaders, government officials, and business CEOs.

• Strategic Delivery:

  • Shape and prioritise investment in city-wide energy projects, informed by insight and data.

  • Collaborate with teams across Finance, Energy Policy, Public Affairs, PR, Sales, and Operations to ensure successful delivery and measurable impact.

What we need from you

• A collaborative and strategic mindset, withexperience leading strategic energy partnerships with cities or anchor institutions, ideally with strongnetwork and connections in public authorities.
• Strong track record in relationship-building and developing market strategies across energy services and net zero-focused solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver complex projects and programmes on time and within budget, through effective internal and external collaboration.
• Leadership experience in fast-paced, dynamic environments, managing shifting priorities with confidence and agility.
• Experience overseeing a diverse portfolio of energy projects or contracts, balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.

We're looking for an inspiring leader to join us as Head of Coventry City Partnership - a vital and collaborative role at the heart of our Strategic Energy Partnership with Coventry City Council.

Head of Coventry City Partnership

Here's what you'll be doing

As a senior member of both the EIS UK and E.ON UK Leadership Teams, you will take a leading role in delivering the Coventry Strategic Energy Plan, building a greener, healthier, and more inclusive city through clean local energy, innovation, job creation, and community benefit.

This is a high-profile leadership role that goes beyond strategy. You will shape the commercial vision for Coventry's energy future, steer delivery of complex infrastructure projects, and engage senior stakeholders across government, industry, and local communities. To succeed, you'll need to bring board-level experience, strong commercial acumen, and a pragmatic, visionary approach to delivering long-term decarbonisation with real local impact.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Delivering on Strategic Goals:

  • Clean Local Energy- Increase locally generated green energy, reduce market exposure, and position Coventry as a sustainable, investable city.

  • Jobs and Skills- Grow the local energy job market, promote green jobs, strengthen the supply chain, and champion ED&I principles.

  • Innovation & Scale- Manage scalable innovation projects, test new technologies, and support Coventry's circular economy.

  • Community Benefit- Reduce fuel poverty, support local communities, and collaborate with NGOs and local organisations.

• Leadership & Collaboration:

  • Work with the Strategic Energy Partnership team and the Coventry Joint Venture Board to ensure strong, effective governance and collaboration.

  • Operate as a key leader across E.ON's UK businesses to integrate commercial, operational, and technical solutions that meet the city's long-term energy needs.

  • Engage confidently with senior stakeholders, including council leaders, government officials, and business CEOs.

• Strategic Delivery:

  • Shape and prioritise investment in city-wide energy projects, informed by insight and data.

  • Collaborate with teams across Finance, Energy Policy, Public Affairs, PR, Sales, and Operations to ensure successful delivery and measurable impact.

What we need from you

• A collaborative and strategic mindset, withexperience leading strategic energy partnerships with cities or anchor institutions, ideally with strongnetwork and connections in public authorities.
• Strong track record in relationship-building and developing market strategies across energy services and net zero-focused solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver complex projects and programmes on time and within budget, through effective internal and external collaboration.
• Leadership experience in fast-paced, dynamic environments, managing shifting priorities with confidence and agility.
• Experience overseeing a diverse portfolio of energy projects or contracts, balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.