Overview

We are looking for a Senior Retrofit Strategy Manager to lead the design and optimisation of scalable retrofit delivery models and service propositions. This is a strategic role that will shape how Energy Saving Trust delivers retrofit at scale, from developing internal toolkits and processes that ensure high quality, consistent delivery to building partnerships that accelerate progress towards net zero.

Base pay range

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: Full-time (see 'Flexible working')

Location: Flexible within the UK. Home-based, blended or fully office based (from our offices in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh or London)

Closing Date: 5 October 2025

Ref: KS 1405

Who we are

Energy Saving Trust is a leading and trusted organisation, dedicated to promoting energy efficiency, low carbon transport and sustainable energy use. We aim to address the climate emergency and deliver the wider benefits of clean energy as we transition to net zero.

At Energy Saving Trust we don’t just offer jobs – we offer careers. For our people, being part of the effort to address the climate emergency makes working for us truly meaningful and rewarding.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave earned through length of service
• Three extra days off over the Christmas period as a gesture of goodwill
• A competitive pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Flexibility in our ways of working – work from home, in the office, or a mix of both, depending on your role
• Two paid volunteering days per year – a chance to give back to the causes that matter most to you

Please see our careers page for the full list of benefits we have to offer and why Energy Saving Trust is a great place to work.

The team

You’ll join our Business and Market Development team, which leads on shaping new opportunities and partnerships to accelerate the UK’s journey to net zero. We work closely with Government, local authorities, businesses and communities to design and deliver programmes that make a measurable impact.

This is a collaborative and ambitious team, bringing together expertise in energy efficiency, renewable energy and market development. As part of the team, you’ll play a key role in strengthening our retrofit capability and shaping how we scale delivery across the UK.

The role

You’ll act as a subject matter expert, supporting major retrofit bids and projects and consultancy assignments. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise, commercial thinking and partnership building to deliver impact at scale.

What you’ll do

• Lead the development of scalable retrofit delivery models and commercial service propositions aligned with our strategy and net zero objectives.
• Support competitive bids and consultancy projects by providing expert input on retrofit design and delivery.
• Build and manage partnerships with delivery agents, funders, supply chain partners and industry stakeholders.
• Develop internal frameworks, processes and toolkits to ensure high-quality, consistent retrofit delivery.
• Act as a consultant and retrofit coordinator on projects, working with clients to map decarbonisation pathways and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Represent Energy Saving Trust externally at events and industry meetings, providing thought leadership on retrofit strategy.

What you’ll bring

• Strong experience in retrofit coordination or programme delivery, with a deep understanding of quality standards and their application in large-scale domestic retrofit.
• Demonstrated ability to design or optimise commercial models or service propositions in the net zero, energy efficiency or built environment sectors.
• A track record of building and managing partnerships with stakeholders across the retrofit ecosystem.
• Excellent knowledge of UK retrofit policy, funding mechanisms and supply chains.
• Experience in consultancy or client-facing project delivery, with the ability to scope, lead and deliver impactful programmes.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders.

How to apply

To apply visit our recruitment portal via the apply button.

Applications close 23.59, 5 October 2025. Interviews are intended to be held week commencing 20 October.

To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Equal opportunities

Reasonable adjustments: We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive of and accessible for, everyone.

If you think you may need additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the recruitment process, please get in touch.

Flexible working: We offer a range of flexible working arrangements, including working from home, compressed or part-time hours, job shares and other arrangements. There is no need to justify your preferred working pattern and we encourage our people to work in whichever way helps them to perform at their best.

We will be happy to discuss this and our blended working model at the interview stage with you.

Please note, that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this post. To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

Diversity and inclusion

Energy Saving Trust is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can be themselves, with support to be their best.

We strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with different identities and experiences to apply for roles with Energy Saving Trust.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and we ringfence a minimum number of interview slots for candidates who apply via the Disability Confident scheme and meet the minimum criteria for a role.

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