Retrofit Business Development Manager

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

Job summary

A prominent sustainability firm is seeking a Retrofit Business Development Manager to enhance energy efficiency projects through collaboration with local authorities and housing providers. This hybrid role requires strong communication and organizational skills, along with a passion for sustainability and community engagement. The successful candidate will manage partnerships and promote funding opportunities while ensuring effective project delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement with local authorities.
• Good understanding of carbon reduction strategies and energy efficiency funding.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main contact for local authorities and housing providers.
• Promote energy efficiency offerings and coordinate project implementation.
• Produce reports tracking outcomes for carbon and energy savings.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualification in environmental sciences or energy management

Job description

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Retrofit Business Development Manager, Shrewsbury

Client:

Happy Energy Solutions Ltd

Location:

Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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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 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 key in driving energy efficiency initiatives and building partnerships that 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 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 clear communication among stakeholders.
• Support funding applications and reporting for energy efficiency initiatives.
• Produce 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 license and willingness to travel.
• Experience attending events and community programs.
• Excellent organizational 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 your experience, along with a covering letter detailing your interest. Applications without both a CV and covering letter will not be considered.