This isn't just a job. It's a chance to define the strategy for a rapidly growing, high‑impact team at the cutting edge of energy flexibility, battery storage, grid balancing, and demand‑side response. You'll be the commercial owner and operational leader of a portfolio already generating £6M+ in revenue, with a gross margin target exceeding £5.5M – and the mandate to grow it further. Reporting to the Director of Energy Markets, you'll set the vision, shape investment decisions, and ensure Veolia captures maximum value from a rapidly evolving energy landscape. You will:
Responsibilities
Lead with strategy. Define and implement Veolia's UK flexibility services strategy – evaluating new markets, building board‑ready business cases, and advising on where to invest (and where not to).
Own the commercial agenda. Grow Veolia's Capacity Market activities and develop an external‑facing Flexibility Services offering targeting £1M+ in new revenue.
Build a winning team. Coach, develop, and hire talented people. Create a high‑performance culture built on ownership, accountability, and shared purpose.
Champion decarbonisation. Integrate flexibility into Veolia's ecological transformation agenda – enabling local energy loops, circular economy models, and a low‑carbon future.
Be the face of flexibility. Represent Veolia at industry forums, engage with customers across Municipal, Commercial, Treatment, and IWE sectors, and position Veolia as the UK's trusted flexibility partner.
Qualifications
Deep expertise in energy flexibility, DSR, or related UK energy markets.
Technical firepower – strong modelling skills in Python, Excel, and SQL.
Commercial sharpness – a critical eye for market evaluation and business case development.
Leadership presence – a track record of setting direction and delivering results through others.
Communication excellence – able to translate complexity into clear, boardroom‑ready narratives.
Stakeholder gravitas – experience influencing senior leaders and managing relationships with NESO, DSOs, and regulatory bodies.
Financial acumen – comfortable owning P&L and driving financial performance.
A degree in a numerical discipline (mathematics, engineering, or economics) is preferred, along with proven consultancy or commercial energy experience.
Benefits
25 days of annual leave.
Access to our company pension scheme.
Health care scheme.
Car allowance.
Discounts on groceries and well‑known retailers.
Resources to support physical, mental, and financial health.
One paid day leave per year to volunteer and support your community.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long‑term condition who opt‑in to the Disability Confident scheme, meet the minimum criteria for our roles, and are committed to ensuring fair treatment without discrimination. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and aim to create a workplace where everyone can thrive.
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