Job Description
Head of Pricing | Nelson, Lancashire | £45,000 – £50,000 | Permanent
We are working with a leading energy consultancy client based in Nelson, Lancashire, who are looking to appoint an experienced Head of Pricing to lead and develop their pricing function. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in the UK energy market to take full ownership of pricing strategy in a growing business.
Role Overview
The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping client pricing recommendations, supporting the commercial team, and ensuring the business maintains a high-quality and competitive approach to both fixed and flexible energy procurement.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the pricing function across electricity and gas procurement activities
* Prepare, review and manage customer pricing submissions for both fixed and flexible contracts
* Analyse supplier offers and build clear pricing comparisons for internal teams and clients
* Support the development of pricing strategies aligned to market conditions and customer risk appetite
* Work closely with account managers, consultants and trading support to ensure pricing solutions are commercially sound and competitive
* Maintain and improve pricing models, templates and reporting tools in Excel
* Review supplier contract structures, non-commodity elements and pricing assumptions
* Support tender exercises, renewals and bespoke procurement projects
* Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve pricing queries and improve turnaround times
* Help identify process improvements across pricing, reporting and offer evaluation
* Provide technical pricing guidance to colleagues and support the development of junior team members
Candidate Requirements
* Minimum 5 years' experience in the energy industry
* Strong experience in energy procurement pricing
* Proven knowledge of both fixed and flexible energy contracts
* Advanced Excel proficiency, including complex formulas, lookups, data manipulation and pricing model development
* Strong commercial awareness and ability to interpret supplier pricing structures
* Confident working with large datasets and producing accurate pricing analysis
* Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain pricing clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Desirable
* Experience within an energy consultancy, broker, supplier or procurement business
* Understanding of non-commodity cost components and wider market drivers
* Experience supporting customer tenders and pricing recommendations in a client-facing environment
What's on Offer
* Salary of £45,000 – £50,000
* Hybrid working with 3 days per week in the Nelson office
* Opportunity to take ownership of a key commercial function
* Varied role within a growing energy consultancy
* Supportive team environment with real scope for impact
If you have the relevant experience and are looking for your next challenge within the energy sector, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to be considered.