Retrofit Business Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy efficiency is seeking a passionate Retrofit Business Development Manager in Basingstoke. This role involves leading engagement with local authorities and social housing providers to promote sustainability initiatives and carbon-saving projects. The ideal candidate will have strong stakeholder engagement skills and a good understanding of energy efficiency funding.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, especially with local authorities or housing providers.
• Good understanding of energy efficiency funding and carbon reduction strategies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as main contact for local authorities and housing providers.
• Promote carbon-saving solutions and funding opportunities.
• Develop partnerships and support project implementation.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of carbon reduction

Education

Qualification in environmental sciences

Energy management

Job description

Retrofit Business Development Manager, Basingstoke

Client:

Happy Energy Solutions Ltd

Location:

Hybrid, Home-Based (within close proximity to London and the South East)

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

5

Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

Job Description:

Happy Energy Solutions Ltd is expanding its team and is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Retrofit Business Development Officer to lead engagement with local authorities and social housing providers. This role is central to advancing energy efficiency initiatives and building strong partnerships to support the delivery of carbon-saving projects across communities.

If you are a confident communicator with a passion for sustainability and stakeholder collaboration, we would love to hear from you.

What You'll be Doing

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

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management, especially with local authorities or housing providers.
• Good understanding of carbon reduction strategies, ECO/HEATflex schemes, and energy efficiency funding.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Experience attending events and community programmes.
• Excellent organisational and reporting skills.
• Experience working with charities or community groups (desirable).
• Knowledge of local government frameworks and funding cycles.
• Qualification in environmental sciences, energy management, or related fields (desirable).

Application Instructions

Please send an up-to-date CV clearly outlining your experience relevant to the role, along with a covering letter expressing your interest. Applications without both a CV and covering letter will not be considered.

Note: If you are not a passport holder of the country for the vacancy, you might need a work permit. For more information, check our Blog.

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Created on 26/06/2025 by JR, United Kingdom