Retrofit Business Development Manager

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

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Retrofit Business Development Manager to enhance energy-efficient initiatives and partnerships. The role requires strong communication skills and offers a hybrid working environment with travel. Candidates with experience in stakeholder engagement and an understanding of carbon reduction strategies will thrive in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in stakeholder engagement, especially with local authorities or housing providers.
• Understanding of ECO/HEATflex schemes and energy funding.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Act as main contact for local authorities and social housing providers.
• Promote offerings, including ECO funding and carbon-saving solutions.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with charities and housing providers.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Environmental sciences or energy management qualifications

Job description

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Retrofit Business Development Manager, Ipswich

Client: Happy Energy Solutions Ltd

Location: Ipswich

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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.

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 funding and energy efficiency measures.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with charities, community groups, and housing providers.
• Plan and deliver local events supporting community engagement and carbon reduction.
• Coordinate project implementation and ensure clear communication.
• Support funding applications and reporting for energy initiatives.
• Produce reports tracking outcomes such as carbon and energy savings.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel.
• Experience attending community events and programs.
• Organizational and reporting skills.
• Charity or community group experience (desirable).
• Knowledge of local government frameworks and funding cycles.
• Environmental sciences or energy management qualifications (desirable).

Location: Hybrid, home-based (near London and the South East). Regular travel to London, the South East, and occasionally further afield is required.

How to Apply

Please send an up-to-date CV outlining your experience and a covering letter explaining your interest. Applications without both will not be considered.