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Posting ID
123
Type of employment
Permanent
Organisation
Great British Energy
Salary Banding MIN
£ 0
Location
Aberdeen
Salary Banding MAX
£ 0
Workplace Type
Hybrid

Description & Requirements

Job Title: Director of Local Energy Platform 

Location: Aberdeen

Reporting to: Helen Seagrave 

Company Overview

Join Great British Energy and be part of powering the UK’s Clean Energy Future.

At GBE, we’re not just building an energy company – we’re shaping the future of the UK’s energy landscape.

Our mission is clear:

  • Drive clean energy deployment across the UK as a strategic developer, investor, and owner of renewable projects.
  • Deliver benefits for communities and taxpayers, ensuring the clean energy transition creates jobs, boosts local economies, and increases public ownership.

We focus on innovation, sustainability, and impact, working on projects that matter – from large-scale national renewable investments to empowering local and community energy initiatives.

Joining GBE means:

  • Purpose-driven work: Be part of a national effort to accelerate the clean energy transition.
  • Career growth: Opportunities to develop expertise in cutting-edge energy technologies and strategic investment.
  • Collaboration and flexibility: Work with passionate professionals in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

About the Role

Great British Energy is looking for a Director of Local Energy Platform to join our Energy department.  This role will play a key part in contributing to projects, objectives, and wider organisational goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set the vision, strategy and roadmap for the Local Energy Platform, aligning to GBE Local objectives, customer needs and organisational priorities.
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of the Platform (discovery, design, build, launch and continuous improvement), ensuring a high-quality, accessible and secure service for users.
  • Own the customer journey from project initiation to delivery across the Platform, working with other Directors and the Local MD to remove friction and provide clear pathways for customers.
  • Develop and deliver the Platform services that enable customers to construct and deliver renewable energy projects, including access to qualified supply chain partners and installers.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

  • Senior leadership experience delivering digital products, platforms or customer portals, with accountability for outcomes, budgets and benefits realisation.
  • Demonstrable understanding of renewable energy project development and delivery, including key stakeholders, risks and typical delivery pathways (feasibility, procurement, installation, commissioning).
  • Experience building and managing partner ecosystems and/or marketplaces (e.g., supply chain networks, installer frameworks), including assurance, onboarding and performance management.

 Desirable:


  • Relevant degree or equivalent experience in a related field (e.g., energy, engineering, environmental, digital/technology, business). Professional qualifications in project/programme delivery, product management, or commercial disciplines are welcomed.
  • Experience working within or alongside government, public sector, regulated energy environments or publicly funded programmes.
  • Knowledge of low-carbon heat, power and flexibility solutions (e.g., solar, wind, storage, heat networks, EV infrastructure) and their delivery models.


Personal Qualities

  • Takes ownership, shows confidence in decision-making, and is willing to challenge constructively
  • Focuses on delivering meaningful outcomes and making a positive, lasting impact
  • Works collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and building inclusive relationships
  • Proactive and adaptable, with a curiosity to explore new ideas and improve ways of working
  • Resilient and resourceful in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary
  • Performance-related bonus scheme
  • Excellent pension scheme
  • 4x salary life assurance
  • Group income protection
  • 38 days annual leave
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Ongoing professional development and training
  • Supportive, inclusive working environment

How to Apply

For further information please contact:

Pearse O’Brien – Principal Souring Specialist  – pearse.obrien@weareams.com

 

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