About the Role :

This is a senior commercial leadership role, pivotal to our UK growth strategy. You will be responsible for developing and leading strategic business development initiatives, forging long-term partnerships, and unlocking scalable commercial opportunities. You’ll work closely with the UK Managing Director and collaborate cross-functionally with product, policy and operations teams across France and the UK.

Key Responsibilities :

• Strategic Growth & Commercial Development

· Lead the execution of the UK business development strategy, aligned with group-level commercial goals

· Identify and prioritise high-value commercial opportunities in the energy, housing, local authority and infrastructure sectors.

· Own the end-to-end commercial process from market analysis and pitch development through to contract negotiation and execution.

• Partnership Management

· Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with local authorities, housing providers, grid operators and industry stakeholders.

· Represent Voltalis in high-level meetings, industry events, and consortia to build brand credibility and pipeline opportunities.

· Shape co-branded and white-label offerings in collaboration with key partners.

• Market Intelligence & Proposition Development

· Track market trends, competitor activity, and policy/regulatory developments in the UK energy sector.

· Work with product and policy teams to adapt Voltalis’ commercial offerings for the UK market.

· Build compelling value propositions and go-to-market strategies for different customer segments.

• Internal Collaboration & Reporting

· Partner with marketing, product, and operational teams to support commercial readiness and successful implementation of new partnerships.

· Provide regular pipeline reports, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to the Managing Director and executive team.

Why join Voltalis?

· Opportunity to be part of a mission-driven company tackling the climate crisis

· Competitive salary and benefits

· Collaborative and supportive working culture

· Professional development opportunities

· Be part of an innovative and rapidly growing UK team

About You :

· 7+ years’ experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or commercial strategy roles

· A proven track record of closing complex B2B or public sector deals (£500k+)

· Experience in the energy, cleantech, housing, infrastructure, or sustainability sectors

· Strong strategic thinking and financial acumen with the ability to create business cases and long-term growth plans

· Confident relationship builder and negotiator, able to influence senior stakeholders and public sector decision-makers

· Entrepreneurial, highly motivated and comfortable in a high-growth, fast-paced environment

Desirable :

· Experience in a scale-up, start-up, or market entry context

· Familiarity with energy flexibility, demand response, or smart grid technologies

· Understanding of UK energy and housing policy and how they intersect with net-zero goals

To apply, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

Voltalis is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Note: No recruiters. We cannot sponsor visas at this time, must have Right to Work in UK