Operations Manager – Retrofit and Renewables

Cumbria Chamber MD; Penrith; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Westfield Health

Healthy Extras

Flexible working

Homeworking possible

Learning & development

Job summary

Futureproof Cumbria is seeking an Operations Manager for the Retrofit & Renewables service in Penrith, Cumbria. You will lead a team of staff and contractors, oversee delivery of home retrofit services, and act as the technical lead for the Home Retrofit Planner, collaborating with partners to uphold high standards.

The role emphasizes shaping service development, working with a passionate team, and contributing to Cumbria’s energy transition in a flexible, part-time setting.

Qualifications

• This is a varied role combining technical expertise, people management, service development and hands-on customer support.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of staff and specialist contractors to deliver high-quality retrofit and renewables services.
• Oversee Home Retrofit Plans, retrofit assessments, airtightness testing, cavity wall investigations, heat pump and solar PV support.
• Serve as technical lead for the Home Retrofit Planner and collaborate with partners to maintain best practices.

Job description

Operations Manager – Retrofit and Renewables

Futureproof Cumbria

Location

• Penrith, Cumbria

Hours

• 30 hours per week

As Operations Manager for our Retrofit & Renewables service, you’ll play a key role in helping households across Cumbria make their homes warmer, healthier and more energy efficient. You’ll lead a team of staff and specialist contractors, overseeing the quality and effective delivery of services including Home Retrofit Plans, retrofit assessments, airtightness testing, cavity wall investigations, heat pump and solar PV support. You’ll also act as our technical lead for the Home Retrofit Planner, working closely with our partners at People Powered Retrofit to maintain high standards and share the latest best practice across the team.

Skill Requirements

This is a varied role combining technical expertise, people management, service development and hands-on customer support. You’ll help shape and improve our existing services, contribute to new and innovative approaches to home retrofit and renewable energy, and make sure that the services we offer genuinely help householders make informed decisions about their homes. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a passionate team, develop partnerships and contribute to the growth of an important area of Futureproof Cumbria’s work – helping create warmer, more energy-efficient homes while supporting Cumbria’s transition to net zero.

Our work culture and benefits

• We are a friendly and supportive team of colleagues and board of trustees.
• We provide access to Westfield Health & Rewards and Cumbria Chamber of Commerce Healthy Extras.
• We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all that we do.
• We will provide the equipment you need to do your job.
• Employee wellbeing is very important to us. We do what we can to help colleagues achieve a great work/life balance.
• We have a flexible working policy and we use it. Most staff work part time so we are accustomed to managing different work patterns. Staff can also work at home where possible.
• We invest in learning and development and encourage people to develop their skills and commit time and resources to development.
• Closing Date: 9am on Monday 28th September