Retrofit Business Development Manager

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

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is looking for a Retrofit Business Development Manager in Stockport. The role involves engaging with local authorities and housing providers to drive energy efficiency initiatives. Candidates should have strong stakeholder engagement skills and a passion for sustainability, along with a full UK driving license for travel. This position offers hybrid working, requiring occasional travel to London and the South East.

Qualifications

• Experience with local authorities or housing providers is crucial.
• Strong communication skills and full UK driving license required.
• Experience in community events and knowledge of local government frameworks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main contact for local authorities and housing providers.
• Promote funding and energy efficiency measures.
• Plan and deliver community engagement events.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship management

Communication

Organizational skills

Reporting skills

Education

Environmental sciences qualification

Energy management qualification

Job description

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Retrofit Business Development Manager, Stockport

Client:

Happy Energy Solutions Ltd

Location:

Stockport, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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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 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.

Responsibilities include:

• 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 community engagement events.
• Coordinate project implementation and stakeholder communication.
• Support funding applications and reporting for energy initiatives.
• Produce reports on outcomes like carbon and energy bill savings.

Qualifications and skills required:

• Experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management, especially with local authorities or housing providers.
• Understanding of carbon reduction strategies, schemes like ECO/HEATflex, and energy funding.
• Strong communication skills.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel.
• Experience in community events and programs.
• Organizational and reporting skills.
• Experience with charities or community groups (desirable).
• Knowledge of local government frameworks and funding cycles.
• Environmental sciences or energy management qualification (desirable).

Location: Hybrid, home-based within proximity to London and the South East. Regular travel to meetings in London, the South East, and occasionally further afield.

How to apply: Please send your updated CV and cover letter detailing your experience and interest. Applications without both will not be considered.