Head of Residential Connected Energy

Head of Residential Connected Energy

Lead the Future of Connected Energy. Shape Solutions that Power Smarter Greener Homes.

We are looking for a strategic and commercially minded Head of Residential Connected Energy to lead the strategy development and delivery of our residential connected energy propositions across the UK.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to shape how customers adopt and benefit from connected energy solutions including electric vehicles solar & battery heat technologies and smart energy management. Youll play a critical role in delivering integrated whole-home solutions that combine technology flexibility customer experience and commercial value to support the transition to net zero.

As a senior leader within Next you will champion innovation collaboration and customer-centric thinking across the connected energy portfolio. You will work cross-functionally across commercial technology digital operations and go-to-market teams to ensure propositions are scalable compelling and deliver measurable customer and business outcomes.

Heres a taste of what youll be doing

Strategic Leadership

• Own the vision strategy and roadmap for residential connected energy propositions including EV solar & battery and heat solutions.

• Champion the development of integrated whole-home solutions ensuring propositions work together seamlessly through smart tariffs connected devices and customer experience.

• Lead inspire and develop high-performing proposition and connected assets teams fostering a culture of openness collaboration and innovation.

• Challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement across products processes and customer outcomes.

Portfolio & Whole-Home Integration

• Oversee the full portfolio of connected energy propositions ensuring consistency across tariffs hardware digital journeys and services.

• Drive integration of EV solar battery and heat propositions into bundled customer solutions that maximise value flexibility and smart energy optimisation.

• Ensure seamless customer journeys across sales installation digital platforms and in-life support.

• Build propositions that support smarter and more flexible energy usage across the home.

Commercial & Go-To-Market Delivery

• Deliver adoption growth retention and margin targets across connected energy propositions.

• Lead proposition development from concept through to launch and scale ensuring strong commercial performance and customer value.

• Partner closely with go-to-market teams to successfully bring new propositions and services to market.

• Balance customer affordability regulatory compliance operational feasibility and commercial sustainability.

Market Insight & Customer Experience

• Champion customer insight and data-led decision making to shape proposition development and customer experience.

• Monitor competitor activity market trends and evolving customer behaviours to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.

• Ensure products and services are simple trusted and intuitive for customers adopting low-carbon technologies.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Work collaboratively across teams including Partnerships Operations Technology Digital Data and Commercial functions.

• Build strong relationships with OEMs technology providers and delivery partners to support growth and innovation.

• Represent the connected energy portfolio at senior leadership level influencing strategic decisions and investment priorities.

• Operate effectively within a hybrid environment collaborating across teams and locations including London Solihull and Nottingham.

Are we the perfect match

• Significant senior leadership experience within the energy sector utilities or consumer technology environments.

• Strong awareness and understanding of the UK energy market customer trends and regulatory landscape.

• Knowledge of residential decarbonisation technologies including EVs solar batteries heat pumps and smart home energy solutions.

• Understanding of the value and role of flexibility and smart energy usage within the evolving energy system.

• Proven experience developing and delivering commercially successful propositions and bringing products/services to market.

• Strong commercial and go-to-market skill set with the ability to balance customer outcomes profitability and strategic growth.

• Experience leading integrated product portfolios and delivering seamless customer experiences across multiple channels.

• A collaborative and open leadership style with the ability to work effectively across functions teams and locations.

Heres what else you need to know

• Role may close earlier due to high applications.

• 14 Months Fixed term contract

• Competitive salary

• Location(s) Nottingham Trinity House2 Burton St Nottingham NG1 4BX Solihull 2 Princes Way Solihull B91 3ES or London 47-53 Charterhouse Street Farringdon London EC1M 6PB - with travel to our other sites when required.

• Excellent parental leave allowance.

• Award-Winning Workplace- Were proud to be named aSunday Times Best Place to Work 2025and theBest Place to Work for 1634-year-olds

• Outstanding Benefits- Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays a generous pension life cover bonus opportunities and 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 thePersonnel Today Awards 2024. Were open to discussing how flexibility can work for you

• Inclusive & Diverse- Were the only energy company in theInclusive Top 50 UK Employers. Were also proud winners ofBest Employer for WomenandHuman Company of the Yearrecognisingour inclusive people-first culture

• Support at Every Stage of Life- WereFertility FriendlyandMenopause Friendlyaccredited with inclusive support for everyone

• Accessible & Supportive-Do you consider yourself as having a disability As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the roleand will make any adjustments needed during the process

• Invested in Your Growth- From inclusive talent networks to top-tier developmentprogrammes well support your growth every step of the way

• For all successful candidates.Due to the nature of this role your employment will be subject to a basic DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check being carried out by ourselves via a 3rd party service provider

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