Retrofit Business Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the sustainability sector seeks a Retrofit Business Development Officer to enhance energy efficiency projects across communities. The ideal candidate will have experience in stakeholder engagement, particularly with local authorities, and possess strong communication and organisational skills. The role requires regular travel within a hybrid working environment to build partnerships and support carbon-saving initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience with local authorities or housing providers.
• Understanding of carbon reduction strategies and energy efficiency funding.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for local authorities and housing providers.
• Promote energy-saving offerings and advise on funding.
• Develop partnerships with charities and community groups.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Qualification in environmental sciences

Qualification in energy management

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26.06.2025

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10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Happy Energy Solutions Ltd are 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 forward energy efficiency initiatives and building strong partnerships that support the delivery of 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 point of contact for local authorities and social housing providers within a designated geographical area.
• Promote HESL’s full range of 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 that support community engagement and carbon reduction.
• Coordinate project implementation and ensure clear communication between all stakeholders.
• Support funding applications and reporting for energy efficiency initiatives.
• Produce regular reports tracking outcomes such as carbon and energy bill savings.

Qualifications and experience required:

• 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 license 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).

Location: Hybrid, Home-Based (within close proximity to London and the South East). Regular travel will be required to attend meetings with local authorities and social housing providers in London, the South East, and occasionally further afield in line with project requirements.

How to Apply: Please send an up-to-date CV clearly outlining how your experience aligns with the role, along with a covering letter detailing your interest. Applications without both a CV and covering letter will not be considered.