Energy Operations Portfolio Manager
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Permanent (Hybrid)
Located in Watford or Coventry
Competitive salary and bonus potential + more!
Corona Energy is a leading independent supplier of gas and electricity to UK businesses. We currently serve around 13,000 customers, representing 14% of the industrial and commercial gas market.
At the heart of our business is our people — and we are proud to be recognised for delivering outstanding service, building inclusive teams, and creating opportunities for growth and develop.
About the role:
As Operations Portfolio Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring Corona Energy’s portfolio is managed effectively, accurately, and in line with commercial and regulatory standards. This means:
* Minimising value erosion to the business.
* Consistently achieving industry performance standards.
* Driving continuous improvement to support our growth strategies.
You will lead a team of Operational Analysts and work collaboratively across operations, customer service, and technical functions — ensuring a seamless and impactful experience for our customers.
Key responsibilities:
* Manage, develop, and support a team of analysts to maintain a healthy, accurate and timely industry portfolio.
* Lead all aspects of people management for the Data Team, including performance reviews, training plans, and team development.
* Ensure industry performance standards, compliance, and KPIs are consistently met.
* Build and embed a continuous improvement framework to enhance regulatory performance and customer experience.
* Analyse and present monthly performance updates, providing insights and recommendations to senior management.
* Identify and mitigate regulatory, operational, and commercial risks, while developing contingency plans.
* Evaluate and negotiate with third-party vendors to ensure best value and compliance.
* Lead cross-functional collaboration to streamline operations and reduce costs.
* Coach, mentor, and support team members, driving knowledge-sharing and professional development.
The ideal candidate will have:
* 5+ years’ experience in energy industry operations roles, with 2+ years in people management.
* Deep knowledge of the energy operations processes.
* Proven ability to manage teams, drive change, and deliver to tight deadlines.
* Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to align operational delivery to commercial goals.
* Excellent communication skills, able to simplify complex issues for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Commercial acumen, with experience in budgeting and vendor management.
* Proven track record of leading projects successfully from start to finish.
Benefits package offered:
* Competitive salary and performance-based profit share bonus
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Generous annual leave
* Private medical insurance, life insurance, income protection and dental
* Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
* Day off on your birthday
* Free breakfast, snacks, and fruit in the office
* Free parking and a modern, community-focused office
* Access to an online learning platform and career development support
* Legendary company parties and a vibrant workplace culture
At Corona Energy, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we will make reasonable adjustments if you need them.