Franchise Operating Partner (2 positions available)

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Team: OVO Solar & Heating

Location: Field based / Dependent on job role

Salary banding: 50000 - 60000 Vehicle Provided

Experience: Expert

Working pattern: Full-Time

Reporting to: Ollie Bolwell Head of Franchise OVO Solar & Heating

Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

This role in 3 words: Business builder renewables geek amazing with people

Where youll work:

Youll be field based and expected to travel to physically visit Franchisees in your territory regularly (ie travel away from home almost every week). One of the roles available will be South based so you would ideally be based close to London for easy access to East Anglia South Coast and the South West.

The other position available is Central. As such the territory youll cover will be the middle of the UK however whilst were building the business you may be expected to travel further afield from time to time.

Everyone belongs at OVO:

At OVO we are on a mission to solve one of humanitys biggest challenges the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. Thats why we need diverse people from all abilities gender identities ethnicities ages sexual orientations life experiences and backgrounds to join us.

Teamworking for the planet:

Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So naturally the team youll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Heres how:

Were currently building OVOs decarbonisation business - OVO Solar & Heating. A franchise network of multi-capability renewables installers. Set up within the security of OVO but given the freedom of a want to make a real dent in the renewables landscape in the UK and we firmly believe stitching together the best of local with the benefits of a big company is the way to do that.

This role probably wont be for everyone. Youll have to be comfortable dealing with ambiguity able to roll your sleeves up and get stuff done and be able to deal with a high degree of change.

This role in a nutshell:

Were obviously biased but we think this is one of the best roles in renewables.

In this role youll be a blend of a Growth Advisor Performance Manager and Confidante. Franchising is a super unique business model where relationships truly are at the heart of everything. The better your relationships with franchisees the better theyll perform.

Dont worry if you dont tick all of the boxes RE: criteria. Were really focused on attitude over aptitude - so please apply anyway!

Your key outcomes will be:

• Franchise Growth & Development: Serve as the primary operational support for franchisees acting as a trusted advisor and franchisees in scaling their businesses improving productivity and maximizing customer satisfaction.
• Business & Installation Operations: Ensure adherence to industry regulations technical standards and internal operating procedures for all renewable technologies offered (e.g. Solar PV Battery ASHP etc)Help franchisees implement and refine processes for site surveys system design installation and Franchisees build their businesses including: organisational design and recruitment Back Office operations Front Office (marketing & sales) operations
• Performance Management: Monitor KPIs including installation throughput conversion rates customer satisfaction and for the performance of the franchisees in your patch and dovetail with required governance cadencesSupport franchisees with budgeting forecasting and commercial decision-making (e.g. pricing strategies supplier management).Benchmark performance across the network and help underperforming franchisees identify and close performance gaps.
• Communications & Alignment: Act as the key communication channel between the franchisor and franchisees ensuring alignment on goals and field intelligence and franchisee feedback to help shape central strategy systems and support an active role in new product rollouts and technology updates across the franchise network

Youll be a successful Franchise Operating Partner at OVO if you

• Proven experience in a field-based role supporting SME operators ideally within franchising or trade-based industries
• Background in or familiarity with renewable energy technologies (especially Solar PV batteries heat pumps EV charging)
• Strong commercial acumen and experience supporting business owners in sales growth and operational improvement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong coaching and mentoring approach
• Experience working with KPIs financials and business planning tools
• Solid understanding of technical compliance installation workflows and the renewables customer journey
• Ability to manage a geographically dispersed network of franchisees with autonomy and initiative
• Understanding of UK renewables regulations (e.g. MCS RECC DNO G98/G99 compliance etc)

Lets talk about whats in it for you:

Well pay you between 50000 - 60000 depending on your specific skills and experience.

We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us and you flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission.

Youll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal.

We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVOand theres flex pay. Well give you 9% Flex Pay on top of your salary 4% of this is auto enrolled into your pension and the remaining 5% is yours to do what you like with. You can use this to buy from our extensive range of flexible benefits including our green benefits which weve put at the heart of our offering add to your pension or even take it as cash.

Heres a taster of whats on offer:

For starters youll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays).

For your health
With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level critical illness cover life assurance health assessments and more

For your wellbeing
With gym membership travel insurance workplace ISA will writing services dental insurance and more

For your lifestyle
With extra holiday buying discount dining home & tech loans and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations

For your home
Get up to 400 towards any OVO Energy plan plus great discounts on solar smart thermostats and EV chargers

For your commute
Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans

Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know.

For your Belonging

To find better ways to support our people we need to listen to each others experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people for our people - so when you join OVO you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. Its up to you.

Oh and one last thing...

Wed be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe its just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what were looking for but not every single thing go ahead and hit apply. Wed still love to hear from you!

If you have any additional requirements theres a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible.