We're looking for an inspiring leader to join us as Head of Coventry City Partnership - a vital and collaborative role at the heart of our Strategic Energy Partnership with Coventry City Council.
Head of Coventry City Partnership
Here's what you'll be doing
As a senior member of both the EIS UK and E.ON UK Leadership Teams, you will take a leading role in delivering the Coventry Strategic Energy Plan, building a greener, healthier, and more inclusive city through clean local energy, innovation, job creation, and community benefit.
This is a high-profile leadership role that goes beyond strategy. You will shape the commercial vision for Coventry’s energy future, steer delivery of complex infrastructure projects, and engage senior stakeholders across government, industry, and local communities. To succeed, you’ll need to bring board-level experience, strong commercial acumen, and a pragmatic, visionary approach to delivering long-term decarbonisation with real local impact.
Key areas of responsibility include:
* Delivering on Strategic Goals:
o Clean Local Energy – Increase locally generated green energy, reduce market exposure, and position Coventry as a sustainable, investable city.
o Jobs and Skills – Grow the local energy job market, promote green jobs, strengthen the supply chain, and champion ED&I principles.
o Innovation & Scale – Manage scalable innovation projects, test new technologies, and support Coventry’s circular economy.
o Community Benefit – Reduce fuel poverty, support local communities, and collaborate with NGOs and local organisations.
* Leadership & Collaboration:
o Work with the Strategic Energy Partnership team and the Coventry Joint Venture Board to ensure strong, effective governance and collaboration.
o Operate as a key leader across E.ON’s UK businesses to integrate commercial, operational, and technical solutions that meet the city’s long-term energy needs.
o Engage confidently with senior stakeholders, including council leaders, government officials, and business CEOs.
* Strategic Delivery:
o Shape and prioritise investment in city-wide energy projects, informed by insight and data.
o Collaborate with teams across Finance, Energy Policy, Public Affairs, PR, Sales, and Operations to ensure successful delivery and measurable impact.
What we need from you
* A collaborative and strategic mindset, with experience leading strategic energy partnerships with cities or anchor institutions, ideally with strong network and connections in public authorities.
* Strong track record in relationship-building and developing market strategies across energy services and net zero-focused solutions.
* Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver complex projects and programmes on time and within budget, through effective internal and external collaboration.
* Leadership experience in fast-paced, dynamic environments, managing shifting priorities with confidence and agility.
* Experience overseeing a diverse portfolio of energy projects or contracts, balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
Here’s what you need to know
* Award-Winning Benefits : Our market-leading benefits package includes 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings. Recognised with the Personnel Today Reward, Recognition and Benefits Award 2022, our benefits truly stand out.
* Recognised for Family-Friendly and Hybrid Policies : In 2024, we earned Double Recognition at the Personnel Today Awards for our exceptional family-friendly and hybrid working initiatives. Lets discuss how we can work together flexibly.
* Inclusive Employer : As the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (currently ranked 8th), we’re committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and fairness for everyone.
* Support for Disabled Applicants : As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum role criteria.
* Development Opportunities : With inclusive talent networks, learning resources, and skill-building programs, your career growth is a priority.
At E.ON, we recognise and reward talent with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* 26 days holiday plus bank holidays each year
* Company Car or car cash allowance
* Private Medical Cover for you and your immediate family.
* Generous pension scheme (you contribute 5%, we contribute 6%, increasing to 10% after 2 years)
* Excellent parental leave allowance
* Access to our award-winning Flexible Benefits package, including the option to buy up to 10 additional holiday days per year
* Exciting career development opportunities, with open-access talent networks that support learning, skill-building, and career progression at every stage
At a glance
Reference no.: 236537 Closing date: 13/08/2025 Salary: circa £95k - £100k
Get in touch
For more information about the role, please contact sophie.saunders@eonenergy.com
About us
E.ON is a privately owned international energy company. Our 75,000 colleagues in 15 countries work daily towards the improvement of technical innovations and user-friendly customer solutions for the new energy world. We are the first large energy company to focus more heavily upon the energy of the future through our three business areas of energy networks, renewable energies and customer solutions.
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