Retrofit Business Development Manager

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

Job summary

A leading company in energy solutions is seeking a Retrofit Business Development Officer to enhance partnerships with local authorities and housing providers. This hybrid role focuses on driving energy efficiency initiatives and requires strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Candidates should have a passion for sustainability and a relevant qualification in environmental sciences or energy management.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Qualification in environmental sciences, energy management, or related fields

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

col-narrow-left

Client:

Happy Energy Solutions Ltd

Location:

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Views:

4

Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

col-wide

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 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 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 among stakeholders.
• Support funding applications and reporting for energy efficiency initiatives.
• Produce regular 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 in London, the South East, and occasionally further afield based on project needs.

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.