Retrofit Business Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in energy efficiency is seeking a Retrofit Business Development Manager in Crawley. In this pivotal role, you will engage with local authorities and housing providers to promote sustainability and carbon-saving projects across communities. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, alongside a full UK driving license for travel to meetings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement.
• Understanding of carbon reduction strategies and energy funding.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Main contact for local authorities and social housing providers.
• Promote energy funding and carbon-saving solutions.
• Coordinate project implementation and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Qualifications in environmental sciences

Energy management or related fields

Job description

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Retrofit Business Development Manager, Crawley, West Sussex

Client:

Happy Energy Solutions Ltd

Location:

Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

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 pivotal in advancing energy efficiency initiatives and establishing strong partnerships to support carbon-saving projects across communities.

If you are a confident communicator passionate about sustainability and stakeholder collaboration, we would love to hear from you.

What You'll be Doing

• 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 events to support community engagement and carbon reduction.
• Coordinate project implementation and ensure communication among stakeholders.
• Support funding applications and reporting for energy efficiency initiatives.
• Produce reports tracking outcomes like 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.
• Understanding of carbon reduction strategies, ECO/HEATflex schemes, and energy funding.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel.
• Experience attending community events and programs.
• Excellent organizational and reporting skills.
• Experience with charities or community groups (desirable).
• Knowledge of local government frameworks and funding cycles.
• Qualifications in environmental sciences, energy management, or related fields (desirable).

Location: Hybrid, home-based within proximity to London and the South East.

Regular travel will be necessary to attend meetings across London, the South East, and occasionally further afield based on project needs.

How to Apply

Please submit an up-to-date CV outlining your relevant experience, along with a covering letter explaining your interest. Applications missing either document will not be considered.