About the role:
Are you passionate about renewable energy and driven by the opportunity to support communities in creating a greener future? Younity is looking for a dynamic Community Renewables Manager to help shape the future of community-led renewable energy projects.
As part of this role, your responsibilities will include:
• Engaging and leading relationship activities with community energy groups, holding regular meetings with key stakeholders to enhance collaboration and innovation in the renewables sector
• Inputting and supporting the team to drive chance and growth for the community energy sector ad to deliver meaningful insight to both parent companies; Octopus Energy and Midcounties Co-operative
• Demonstrating a structures and targeted approach to business development, identifying key prospective new business Power Purchasing Agreement (PPA) sites and partnerships
• Highlighting and promotion opportunities for Younity to assist community energy groups via financial assistance – grants (Powering Communities |Fund) and loans (Community Energy Kickstart)
For more details about the role, please check the attached Job Description.
Who are we looking for?
To be successful in this role, you will have:
• Knowledge of the UK power markets and market drivers including supply and demand fundamentals
• Passion about renewable energy, sustainability and supporting communities with a self-starting attitude and own ideas to make the role their own
• Ability to demonstrate commercial relationship management and business development success
• Experience in managing and influencing a wide range of differing stakeholders with proven ability to adopt a range of influencing strategies
• Relevant academic or vocation qualifications or equivalent experience obtained within a commercial setting
• Knowledge and experience of the renewable energy sector with a strong desire to achieve results
What can we offer you?
We are now offering an enhanced to all Colleagues at Your Coop:
- 20% off Food shopping (usually 10% all year round rising to 20% on pay day events)
- Holidays for less with up to £500 off Travel
Other benefits:
• up to 60% off Childcare fees
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Colleague Support Fund
• GroceryAid Colleague Mental Health Support
• Ethical mobile and broadband deals
• Annual leave that grows with your career
• Full training and accredited development programmes
… and many more!
If you're ready to make a real impact in the renewable energy space, join us in empowering communities and driving sustainable change. Apply today to become a key player in shaping the future of community energy!