Retrofit Business Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy solutions seeks a Retrofit Business Development Manager to enhance energy efficiency initiatives through strong partnerships with local authorities and housing providers. This hybrid role involves community engagement, organizing events, and coordinating funding applications to drive carbon reduction efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience in stakeholder engagement, particularly with local authorities or housing providers.
• Knowledge of ECO funding and energy efficiency measures.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Act as main contact for local authorities and social housing providers.
• Promote carbon-saving solutions and advise stakeholders.
• Plan and deliver community engagement events.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Qualification in environmental sciences or energy management

Job description

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Retrofit Business Development Manager, Basildon

Client:

Happy Energy Solutions Ltd

Location:

Basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

Job Description:

Happy Energy Solutions Ltd is expanding our team and looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Retrofit Business Development Officer to lead engagement with local authorities and social housing providers. This role plays a key part in driving energy efficiency initiatives and building strong partnerships to support carbon-saving projects across communities.

If you’re a confident communicator with a passion for sustainability and stakeholder collaboration, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities include:

• Act as the main contact for local authorities and social housing providers within a designated area.
• Promote HESL’s offerings, including ECO funding, HEATflex, local HEAT websites, and carbon-saving solutions.
• Advise stakeholders on funding and energy efficiency measures.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with charities, community groups, and housing providers.
• Plan and deliver local community engagement events.
• Coordinate project implementation and communication among stakeholders.
• Support funding applications and reporting for energy initiatives.
• Produce reports on outcomes like carbon and energy savings.

Qualifications and skills required:

• Experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management, especially with local authorities or housing providers.
• Knowledge of carbon reduction strategies, ECO/HEATflex schemes, and energy funding.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel.
• Experience in community programs and event attendance.
• Strong organizational and reporting skills.
• Charity or community group experience (desirable).
• Understanding of local government frameworks and funding cycles.
• Environmental sciences or energy management qualification (desirable).

Location: Hybrid, home-based within proximity to London and the South East. Regular travel to meetings in London, South East, and occasionally further afield.

How to apply: Please submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter outlining your experience and interest. Applications without both will not be considered.