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Business Development Manager
Business Development Manager – Coventry Strategic Energy Partnership
Location: Coventry (hybrid working with travel as required) Salary: Competitive + benefits
About the Role
We are seeking acommercially driven Business Development Manager to drive the growth of the Coventry Strategic Energy Partnership (SEP).
This is a unique opportunity to originate, develop and secure some of the UK’s most significant low-carbon energy infrastructure projects. Working across public and private sectors, you’ll help accelerate the transition to net zero by bringing together innovative commercial solutions, strategic partnerships, and E.ON’s extensive portfolio of energy products and services.
As E.ON’s One Cities approach continues to expand, this role offers the opportunity to influence and support future city partnerships across the UK, making it an exciting position for someone looking to shape the future of place-based energy transformation.
You’ll take ownership of developing and converting a high-value pipeline of strategic energy infrastructure opportunities across Coventry, working closely with the Strategy & Programme Lead and Private Sector Business Development Team.
Your responsibilities will include:
Key Responsibilities
- Developing and managing a pipeline of energy infrastructure opportunities across public and private sector markets
- Identifying new commercial opportunities across E.ON’s full range of energy solutions
- Building long-term relationships with local authorities, developers, investors, and strategic partners
- Leading commercial discussions, business case development, financial modelling, and investment proposals
- Negotiating complex commercial agreements and supporting governance through to contract signature
- Collaborating with legal, finance, technical, and delivery teams to develop successful solutions
- ** Monitoring market trends, policy developments, funding opportunities, and competitor activity** to identify new growth opportunities
- Supporting the continued growth of the One Cities model by sharing best practices and contributing to future city partnerships
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Requirements
You’ll be an experienced Business Development professional with a proven track record in originating and closing complex infrastructure, energy, or regeneration projects.
Essential Skills & Experience
You must demonstrate:
- Proven success securing high-value commercial opportunities within the energy, utilities, infrastructure, or built environment sectors
- Experience building and managing senior client relationships across public and private sector organisations
- Strong commercial acumen, including business case development, financial modelling, and investment governance
- Experience leading bids, negotiating complex contracts, and managing commercial risk
- The ability to influence senior stakeholders and build consensus across multiple organisations
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging board-level audiences
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously
- A collaborative approach and experience working across multidisciplinary teams
- A proactive, self-motivated approach, with the ability to identify and develop opportunities independently
- A full UK driving licence
Desirable Skills & Experience
It would be advantageous if you also have:
- Experience in district heating, solar, EV infrastructure, retrofit, or wider decentralised energy solutions
- Knowledge of Energy Service Companies (ESCOs), heat zoning, and local authority net zero strategies
- Experience negotiating contracts with a lifetime value exceeding £100 million
- Technical understanding of renewable energy systems and smart energy technologies
- Knowledge of UK energy policy, funding mechanisms, and public sector procurement
- Experience working in place-based partnerships, strategic city programmes, or regeneration initiatives
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Why Work With Us?
Here’s what you need to know:
Award-Winning Workplace
We’re proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16–34-year-olds.
Outstanding Benefits
Enjoy:
- 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- A generous pension
- Life cover
- Bonus opportunities
- Access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings
Flexible & Family-Friendly
- Our industry-leading hybrid and family-friendly policies earned us double recognition at the Personnel Today Awards 2024.
- We’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements tailored to you.
Inclusive & Diverse
- We’re the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers.
- Proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year, reflecting our inclusive, people-first culture.
Support at Every Stage of Life
- Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited, with inclusive support for everyone.
Accessible & Supportive
As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure:
- Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria move forward to the next stage of recruitment.
- Any necessary adjustments during the process are made.
Invested in Your Growth
At E.ON, we provide:
- Inclusive talent networks
- Top-tier development programmes to support your growth every step of the way.
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