Submissions Manager

Elliot Marsh; Metchley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Submissions Manager for their team in Birmingham. You will enhance the submissions process, lead the team to meet funding requirements, and ensure compliance in all submissions. Candidates should have experience in ECO or grant-funded projects and strong leadership capabilities. The role offers a salary range of £35,000 to £45,000, along with benefits including annual leave, bonus schemes, and personal development support.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private Healthcare + Gym membership

Personal development support

Clear career progression plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience with ECO, retrofit, or grant-funded projects.
• Strong process management and improvement skills.
• Demonstrable track record in team leadership and driving performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee submissions to ensure they meet strict funder requirements.
• Lead and develop the submissions team.
• Establish a feedback loop to prevent recurring errors.

Skills

Experience with ECO, retrofit, or grant-funded projects

Process management and improvement skills

Team leadership

Operational and reporting skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Job description

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Submissions Manager to join the team.

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Submissions Manager - The Role

Our client is a rooftop Solar PV and Battery Storage specialist who is seeking a Submissions Manager to lead and enhance their submissions process. You will take ownership of the submissions team, drive performance, and ensure compliance with government funding requirements.

Submissions Manager - Key Responsibilities

• Oversee submissions to ensure they meet strict funder requirements
• Lead and develop the submissions team
• Establish a "lessons learned" feedback loop to prevent recurring errors
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement across the submissions process
• Maintain compliance and attention to detail across all submissions
• Act as subject matter expert on ECO and retrofit funding processes
• Produce accurate reporting and data analysis to support operational performance

Submissions Manager - You

• Proven experience with ECO, retrofit, or grant-funded projects
• Strong process management and improvement skills
• Demonstrable track record in team leadership and driving performance
• Excellent operational, reporting, and data analysis skills
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on compliance and governance
• Resilient and calm under pressure, able to manage deadlines and funding submissions
• Strong communicator, able to build rapport with installers, funders, DNOs, and local authorities
• Ethical, organised, and process-focused, with a leadership style that motivates and supports team development

Submissions Manager - Benefits

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private Healthcare + Gym membership
• Personal development support
• Clear career progression plan

To submit your CV for this exciting Submissions Manager opportunity, please click 'Apply' now