Community Renewables Manager

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)
  
  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
  
  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!