We are Uniper
At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!
Your responsibilities
1. Lead and develop a team of country focused Energy Offtake Managers and Associates within the markets of West and Central Europe for Uniper’s renewable assets development entity “Uniper Renewables GmbH”
2. Overseeing and managing the team that secures country specific energy offtake solutions for our pipeline of wind, solar and battery assets through PPAs or other contracts
3. Directing the activities regarding origination, structuring and negotiation of power purchase agreements (PPAs) in the UK, French, Italian and Swedish markets
4. Coordinating the participation of Uniper’s renewables projects at regulatory tenders for subsidies (e.g. Feed-in Tariffs or Contracts for Difference)
5. Leading on the commercial decision paper processes for the Uniper Renewables Leadership Team, e.g. on the route to market strategy for the energy and certificates from Uniper’s renewable assets
6. Supporting the identification and implementation of strategic partnerships to accelerate commercial activities
7. Widening the network of market players (local utilities, corporate offtakers, trading companies etc.) and expanding the Uniper brand as a global player in the renewable energies sector
8. Facilitating and developing the cross functional collaboration within the Renewables business as well as between the Energy Offtake team and relevant internal and external stakeholders and partners
9. Project Development, Market Analysis, Pricing and Legal
10. Risk, Tax, Accounting, Compliance etc.
11. Implementing an onboarding, development and training program within the team
12. Reports to the Vice President Energy Offtake
13. Responsible for up to 6 people within the team
Base location for this role is flexible across our Uniper UK locations, please reach out if you have any questions on this.
Your profile
14. C-Suite level exposure and management experience
15. Expertise in renewable energy with proven track record in commercial contract negotiations
16. Relevant work experience in either a trading, (PPA) origination, sales, power procurement or comparable commercial role
17. Strong network across the Renewable Energy Industry and/or potential power offtakers
18. Very good project and stakeholder management skills with analytical mindset
19. Good understanding of the renewable energy markets, pricing schemes as well as regulatory renumeration systems
20. Experience in people management across different cultures
21. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
22. International work experience and appreciation of cultural differences
23. Willingness to travel monthly
24. Business fluency in German, Hungarian, Swedish, Italian and / or French is a plus but not a set requirement
25. University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Commercial Law or comparable studies
26. Creative and open-minded individual with a motivating “can-do” mentality
27. This role can work on a hybrid approach with the ability to work from home and the office. There is an expectation to work from the office at least once a month
Your qualities
At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment. Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:
28. Competitive salary
29. Personal development and Learning opportunities
30. Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
31. 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
32. Electric vehicle charging at our sites
33. IIn house Occupational Health Services
34. Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
35. Performance related benefits
36. Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work or buy and sell extra holiday
37. Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!