Retrofit Business Development Manager

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

Job summary

A leading company focused on energy efficiency is seeking a Retrofit Business Development Manager to drive partnerships with local authorities and promote carbon-saving initiatives. This role involves stakeholder engagement, coordination of energy projects, and participation in community programs. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in environmental strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience in stakeholder engagement with local authorities or housing providers.
• Understanding of carbon reduction strategies and energy funding.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Act as point of contact for local authorities and social housing providers.
• Promote energy funding and advise stakeholders on energy efficiency measures.
• Coordinate project implementation and produce reports on outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship management

Communication

Organizational skills

Reporting

Education

Qualification in environmental sciences, energy management, or related fields

Job description

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Retrofit Business Development Manager, Wakefield

Client:

Happy Energy Solutions Ltd

Location:

Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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 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 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 communication among stakeholders.
• 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 events and community programs.
• Excellent organizational and reporting skills.
• Charity or community group experience (desirable).
• Knowledge of local government frameworks and funding cycles.
• Qualification in environmental sciences, energy management, or related fields (desirable).

Location: Hybrid, Home-Based (near London and the South East). Regular travel to meetings in London, South East, and occasionally further afield.

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.