Low Carbon Director

Lewis Davey • Full-time • City, United Kingdom • 5d ago

Job Title: Head of Low Carbon Infrastructure Projects

We are seeking a highly experienced and self-motivated individual with a background in low carbon infrastructure projects, asset management, and business/product development to join our award-winning social enterprise. You will play a key role in advancing our mission to combat climate change and foster a more inclusive and sustainable future.

About the Role:

This is a prominent position within the executive team of a nationally recognized social enterprise, leading the charge in urban community energy. With ambitious goals for growth and impact, you will work closely with the Executive Team to define and achieve the organization's strategic priorities, business plan, and overall goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the Low Carbon Infrastructure Team, which currently comprises seven staff working across both domestic and non-domestic projects, including:
- Rooftop solar installations
- Communal heat networks
- Retrofit assessment and coordination
- Data collection and analysis
- Asset management
Ensure high-quality installations and performance of all low carbon assets, meeting or exceeding expected outcomes.
Oversee the development and refinement of processes for evaluating, deploying, and maintaining low carbon infrastructure and retrofit solutions.
Drive the continuous improvement of retrofit products and services offered to community groups, building owners, and public sector organizations, including local authorities.
Support the creation of innovative financial solutions that enable a broader range of households, businesses, and communities to engage in community-led retrofit initiatives.
Develop and strengthen long-term partnerships with stakeholders, including supply chain partners, to support the organization's growth.
Increase employment opportunities for young people in the low carbon sector by shaping procurement strategies and collaborating on training programs both in-house and with external partners.

What We Offer:

You will join one of four core teams (Low Carbon Infrastructure, Communities, Energy Supply, and Core Operations) and play a key role in ensuring effective coordination and communication across teams to maximize learning, innovation, and organizational impact. Working in an organization that takes a place-based approach to decarbonization, your efforts will contribute directly to delivering community benefits such as community ownership, affordable energy, and job creation.

About You:

We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven leader with proven experience in low carbon infrastructure and asset management. Your ability to develop innovative processes and work closely with a diverse set of stakeholders will be essential. You will have a passion for sustainability, social equity, and community-driven solutions, and the leadership skills to help our organization grow and achieve lasting impact.