We are looking for a BESS Optimisation Manager to join our Energy Sales team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and enthusiastic candidate to join a fast-growing renewable energy business as we head into the next phase of growth. This is a full-time permanent position, based in our London or Cheltenham office. We work on a hybrid basis whereby you would be expected to be in the office at least 2- 3 days a week. This role reports into the Head of Energy Sales.Key responsibilities include:

Maximising the potential revenue from Innova’s pipeline of BESS projects through:
Running and managing the tendering for BESS revenue optimisation contracts including the selection of preferred suppliers,
Working with lawyers and other internal stakeholders to lead and manage the negotiation and execution of BESS revenue optimisation contracts.
Work with the wider commercial, finance, engineering and construction teams to help coordinate and manage the interfaces between the various aspects of BESS projects.
Work with other teams across the organisation to feed into the wider commercial strategy around BESS projects.
Working with Innova’s asset management team on the implementation of a monitoring/benchmarking program for operational assets.
Be Innova’s BESS revenue lead both within Innova and representing the company within the wider industry.
Attend industry meetings and conferences in an ambassadorial capacity for Innova.
Feed into consultations and influence policy.

Skills and Experience

At least 2-3 years experience within the energy industry in a commercial role with significant exposure to the revenue optimisation of BESS facilities in the UK.
A track record of negotiating and agreeing complex energy contracts.
A thorough knowledge of the UK electricity market, in particular the balancing and short-term trading markets.

Personal Attributes

Good commercial acumen and the ability to lead and challenge during commercial discussion and debate
High attention to detail
Self-starting
Proven ability to lead and develop a business area.

This list is not exhaustive and the ideal person for this role will bring a degree of flexibility and a can-do attitude to getting involved and thinking outside of the box.About InnovaInnova is a fast-growing renewable energy company committed to developing, building, and operating innovative utility scale renewable energy hubs.Innova offers an integrated approach to renewable energy development. With capabilities across the lifecycle of any project including site identification, obtaining project rights (planning, land and grid development), construction, asset management and operations.Innova has a core focus on UK solar and BESS projects but our long-term mission is to create utility scale renewable energy projects using multi-technologies (with other interests including waste to energy, wind and long duration storage). We do this by providing a range of innovative long-term renewable energy solutions, whilst positively improving the environment, and benefitting the local community. Our values are based on a strategic approach, innovation, environmental responsibility, integrity and delivery.

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