Head of Business Development, UK and Ireland
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Job Title: Head of Business Development for UK & ROI
Department: Business Development
Reporting to: Director of Development Northern Europe
Location: London UK
About Lightsource bp
We are Lightsource bp and were on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables anchored by our proven track record in solar development.
For over a decade weve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable reliable large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.
Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.
Lightsource bp (LSbp) was fully acquired by bp in 2024.
What Youll do (the role)
- Lead the business development team responsible for the business and project development activities in both UK and Ireland.
- Drive the strategic direction for Lightsource bp in the UK and Ireland.
- Originate and supervise the development of greenfield co-development and M&A opportunities through to completion working in close cooperation with the internal legal technical and planning teams with a specific focus on greenfield activities in the UK.
- Lead commercial negotiations liaising with external consultants and advisors (if necessary).
- Work collaboratively with the Structured Finance Grid Power Markets and EPC/Procurement teams to bring projects to financial close.
- Identify and develop new opportunities for growth in core and related areas (storage hybridisation green hydrogen agrivoltaics etc.).
- Lead in the preparation and presentation of materials for the relevant internal investment committees.
- Act as LSbp country representative for relevant stakeholders both internal and external.
- Participate in relevant industry forums on behalf of LSbp proposing/defending LSbp position on each relevant industry matter.
Who were looking for
EXPERIENCE
- Senior management experience in multi million revenue business - leading development activities in solar development or renewables.
- Significant experience in the UK (and preferably Ireland).
- Brought multiple projects to completion on time and budget.
- Experienced in both greenfield and acquisition of pipelines in the UK (and preferably Ireland)
- Ability to drive strategic development in a fast-growing market leading organization.
- Strong and successful track record of closing deals in the renewables spectrum.
- Fluent in English.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters degree MBA or other relevant field preferred preferably with some financial qualifications or training a strong understanding of budgeting and financial planning is essential as this role involves agreeing annual budgets as well as producing financial reports.
Why youll make a great member of the team
Personal qualities
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Ability to influence key stakeholders in the business winning support to execute investment proposals
- Exceptionally well organized and driven by success
- Ability to thrive in high-pressure situations
- Outstanding commercial and negotiating skills
- Analytical thinker with superior problem-solving skills
- Solid history of data-driven strategic development
- Uncompromising integrity and work ethic
- Decisive and committed
- A natural leader who inspires and motivates those around them
Why youll want to work for us
Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow a place where your ideas and opinions matter.
Be you
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community where every individual is valued and treated with respect.
Be responsible
Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.
Be recognised
Alongside a competitive salary we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus retention bank health insurance pension and other local benefits.
Be inspired
Join an agile international team working across 15 countries to power the future and positively impact people communities ecosystems and biodiversity across the world.
Our core values
Lightsource bp operates with five core values:Safety Integrity Respect Sustainability and Drive.We seek to attract and hire individuals who share our commitment to creating a safe workplace uphold the highest standards of integrity and demonstrate respect for colleagues communities and the environment. Our recruitment process promotes sustainability by valuing long-term growth and responsible practices while seeking candidates with the drive to innovate and lead in the global energy transition. Together these values shape how we engage assess and welcome talent to join us in delivering transformational solar power solutions worldwide.
Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Revenue Growth
- Business Model
- Account Management
- Business Operations
- CRM
- Client Relationships
- Market Research
- Due Diligence
- New Customers
- New Markets
- Strategic Initiatives
- Partnerships
- Business Units
- strategic plan
About Company
Lightsource bp is a global solar leader working with utilities, businesses, local communities and governments to help meet the demand for sustainable energy.
