Stakeholder Relationship Executive 

We are seeking to create a diverse work culture that is truly representative of society, embraces different perspectives and attracts the best, most creative talent on our team. We value transferable skills and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, even if they don’t meet all of the criteria. We are proud to work in an inclusive, friendly, and supportive environment and if you have additional needs, we or our agency would be very happy to speak about any support we could offer, during the recruitment process.

About Energy UK

Energy UK works with our members, government, the regulator and wider stakeholders to champion a sustainable UK energy industry. Our vision for a sustainable energy sector is one in which our customers receive excellent services at affordable prices, our infrastructure powers the zero-carbon economy, and where our UK industry is both successful today, and able to invest for tomorrow.

Our members come from right across the energy sector, from energy suppliers, and large power generators, to companies providing technologies and services in heat, transport, or power. The energy sector has been changing rapidly in the UK, and with more change to come as we look to deliver on UK decarbonisation; this is the most interesting time to work in energy.

The breadth of our membership means that we see the whole picture in energy, and we bring this, and our passion for good communications, to influence policy and the wider debate on energy. We want to make sure customers have a fair deal and access to great energy services, especially the fuel poor and vulnerable; that the industry sets high standards for its performance and engagement with customers; and that we build the Net Zero economy.

We really value our organisational culture at Energy UK. We have high quality support and development opportunities for our employees, and we are proud to have been awarded a Platinum accreditation with Investors in People. We know that the wellbeing of employees is key to our success and this is reflected in our progressive policies around wellbeing, flexible working and mental health.

Energy UK plays a key role in promoting diversity and inclusion across the energy industry. In addition to our Young Energy Professionals Forum, we are a founding member of TIDE, an industry-wide taskforce to tackle Inclusion and Diversity across Energy.  We share best practice and foster collaboration across the industry on all issues relating to equality and diversity through our annual Equity, Diversity and Inclusion conference.

Job purpose

We are looking for someone who shares our passion for the energy sector and the UK’s transition to Net Zero. We see the decarbonisation of our economy as one of the issues of our time, and believe that working in partnership across the sector is key to its delivery. The person in this role is crucial to helping us make that happen – helping us deepen our understanding of our Members and stakeholders across the sector, to strengthen our relationships, and to help find opportunities whereby working together we can achieve more. In doing so, they will continuously build their knowledge of the policy issues across the breadth of the energy sector, commercial acumen, and steadily grow their network of contacts. As such, this role gives a great platform that would be suitable for someone in the early years of their career to be right at the heart of what’s happening in the sector early on.

The role holder will have strong relationship-building skills and enjoy finding ways to strengthen our partnerships with Members and stakeholders across the breadth of the sector. They will have a thirst for knowledge and relish the challenge of engaging with a renewable energy provider one day and a tech disruptor the next. They will have an interest in commercial operations, shaping revenue opportunities and fostering new collaborative partnerships. This role will also have the unique opportunity to lead work on the Young Energy Professionals Forum, an established network of inspiring professionals with less than a decade of experience in the energy sector.

We are looking for someone who is personable, organised, goal-oriented and who will enjoy the challenge of being part of a high-performing team within Energy UK that is transforming our approach to stakeholder engagement.

Main Duties

• Managing and strengthening Energy UK’s relationship with a diverse portfolio of Members, ensuring members and partners receive an excellent service, and Energy UK continues to strengthen its reputation and impact.
• Build trusting relationships and understanding the key priorities and interests of our Members, finding links between these priorities and Energy UK’s work.
• Support Energy UK’s commercial strategy, driving revenue growth across membership, events, sponsorship and partnerships.
• Identify, negotiate and secure new opportunities, including partnerships, sponsorships and new members.
• Engaging with companies outside of our membership to explore the potential for collaboration.
• Building your understanding of the energy landscape and Energy UK’s role within it.
• Using data to track and improve the engagement of our Members.
• Leading on specific events and projects related to our Young Energy Professionals Forum.

Benefits

• A competitive salary will be offered
• 25 days annual holiday plus statutory holidays with the benefit of buying an extra 5 days a year.
• Birthday Leave and extra day at Easter
• EUK is a member of Climate Perks, allowing employees to claim up to two days for staff who travel on holiday by train, coach or boat instead of flying.
• Annual season ticket loan
• An employer’s pension contribution of up to 8% if this is matched by the employee
• Aviva Health insurance with dental and optical cashback
• Leave for Charitable work
• Access to an employee assistance programme
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• A hybrid working environment with the opportunity to work 2/3 days a week from home