Business Development Manager

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the renewable energy sector? This is your chance to join an experienced team dedicated to expanding the UK portfolio of anaerobic digestion (AD) facilities. As a Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, developing, and managing new and existing AD facility projects.

Why This Role Stands Out:

- Impactful Work: Contribute to the growth of renewable energy by identifying and developing AD facility projects that align with the business’s investment criteria.
- Professional Growth: Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, from landowners to government departments, enhancing your professional network and expertise.
- Strategic Leadership: Lead the development of projects from initial feasibility to construction, ensuring compliance with regulatory changes and managing timelines effectively.
- Collaborative Environment: Work closely with consultants, feedstock providers, and internal directors, leveraging their expertise to drive project success.

Key Responsibilities:

- Project Development: Identify and pursue new business ventures for AD plants, transforming them into deliverable projects.
- Stakeholder Management: Establish and maintain robust relationships with landowners, farmers, and feedstock providers, acting as the primary interface throughout the project lifecycle.
- Feasibility Screening: Conduct initial feasibility assessments, considering legislation impacts, environmental issues, and location mapping.
- Report Coordination: Ensure all necessary reports and business cases are prepared to meet development authorisation processes.
- Government Liaison: Maintain relationships with local government departments to understand project requirements and impacts.
- Contract Negotiation: Lead negotiations on commercial and contractual terms for land and feedstock.

Skills and Competencies:

- Proven experience in developing renewable projects in the UK.
- In-depth knowledge of the UK AD sector and regulations.
- Strong understanding of land agreements, grid connections, and planning consent processes.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and a team player.
- Ability to collaborate with stakeholders across various disciplines.
- Familiarity with investment principles and project financing.
- Financial modelling experience is advantageous.
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and MS Project.
- UK Driver's Licence and willingness to travel nationally and to the EU.

This role offers a unique blend of strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, and project management. If you're passionate about renewable energy and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, consider this your next career move.

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