Head of Power and Energy Demand

hireful; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a dynamic Head of Power and Energy Demand in London to shape UK energy policy. You'll advocate for renewable technologies, engage with key stakeholders, and lead strategies for energy flexibility and market enablers in a pivotal role driving the energy transition.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus additional days

Westfield Health insurance + EAP

Discounts and perks

Birthday voucher

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Likely to be educated to postgraduate level in a relevant area or with equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of renewable energy and clean technologies.
• Candidates are likely to have significant experience in the sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead power and energy demand work and strategy on flexibility and energy storage.
• Engage with government, industry leaders, and stakeholders to influence policy.
• Advocate for a net zero future with renewable energy.

Skills

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Policy development

Leadership

Education

Postgraduate degree in relevant area

Job description

Head of Power and Energy Demand

Our client is looking for a dynamic and driven individual to lead their power and energy demand work. As Head of Power and Energy Demand, you'll play a central role in shaping UK energy policy, advocating for a net zero future built on renewable energy and clean technology. Reporting to the CEO, you'll engage with government, industry leaders, and stakeholders to influence policy, represent their members, and drive meaningful change. This is a rare opportunity to be at the forefront of the energy transition, leading strategy on flexibility, energy storage, market enablers, and demand across sectors.

About you:

Personal Characteristics

Enthusiastic with good eye for detail and organisational skills, determination and stamina; a flexible, team player with personal integrity and confidence, and the ability to build relationships with civil servants, politicians, regulators and wider stakeholders.

You will be comfortable becoming a spokesperson and leader for the sector, while being comfortable with policy development and regulations.

Qualifications and knowledge areas

Likely to be educated to postgraduate level in a relevant area, or with equivalent experience, with knowledge of renewable energy and clean technologies, energy demand, green finance or related areas.

Candidates are likely to have a number of years’ experience in the sector and already be seen as a respected voice or participant in the sector, or a related field.

What They offer

• 25 days holiday plus days between Christmas and New Years treated as holiday
• Westfield Health insurance + EAP
• Discounts and perks
• Birthday voucher
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension scheme

How to apply

If you feel this role could be the right fit for you, please click the “apply now” button.

*Please note they reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received, therefore we encourage early applications.

You may also have experience in the following roles: Energy Policy Manager, Renewable Energy Manager, Power Systems Manager, Energy Strategy Lead, Clean Technology Manager, Energy Market Analyst, Sustainability Manager, Environmental Policy Manager, Energy Transition Manager, Climate Change Manager, etc.

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