Are you ready to lead one of the most exciting roles in the UK energy sector?
Veolia UK is looking for a visionary Head of Flexibility to own, grow, and transform our flexibility portfolio - and help power Britain's transition to a cleaner, smarter energy future.
This isn't just a job. It's a chance to define the strategy for a rapidly growing, high-impact team at the cutting edge of energy flexibility, battery storage, grid balancing, and demand-side response.
You'll be the commercial owner and operational leader of a portfolio already generating £6M+ in revenue, with a gross margin target exceeding £5.5M - and the mandate to grow it further.
Reporting to the Director of Energy Markets , you'll set the vision, shape investment decisions, and ensure Veolia captures maximum value from a rapidly evolving energy landscape.
You will:
Lead with strategy. Define and implement Veolia's UK flexibility services strategy - evaluating new markets, building board-ready business cases, and advising on where to invest (and where not to).
Own the commercial agenda. Grow Veolia's Capacity Market activities and develop an external-facing Flexibility Services offering targeting £1M+ in new revenue.
Build a winning team. Coach, develop, and hire talented people. Create a high-performance culture built on ownership, accountability, and shared purpose.
Champion decarbonisation. Integrate flexibility into Veolia's ecological transformation agenda - enabling local energy loops, circular economy models, and a low-carbon future.
Be the face of flexibility. Represent Veolia at industry forums, engage with customers across Municipal, Commercial, Treatment, and IWE sectors, and position Veolia as the UK's trusted flexibility partner.
You'll collaborate across Veolia UK's business units and connect with Veolia Group internationally, ensuring the UK leads the way in global flexibility best practice.
Requirements
Essential:
Deep expertise in energy flexibility, DSR, or related UK energy markets
Technical firepower - strong modelling skills in Python, Excel, and SQL
Commercial sharpness - a critical eye for market evaluation and business case development
Leadership presence - a track record of setting direction and delivering results through others
Communication excellence - able to translate complexity into clear, boardroom-ready narratives
Stakeholder gravitas - experience influencing senior leaders and managing relationships with NESO, DSOs, and regulatory bodies
Financial acumen - comfortable owning P&L and driving financial performance
A degree in a numerical discipline (mathematics, engineering, or economics) is preferred, along with proven consultancy or commercial energy experience.
What's next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insurancePerformance bonus
Additional Information
Ready to find the right role for you?
Salary : From £75,000 plus car allowance, generous bonus scheme and enhanced pension
Hours : 40 hours per week
Location : Hybrid with 3 days in our London Office
When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.
We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
What we can offer you:
25 days of annual leave
Access to our company pension scheme
Health care scheme
Car allowance
Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
Veoliauki · London, UK