Chief Operating Officer

Naked Energy is a British design and engineering business, leading the global innovation in solar thermal and solar PVT. Naked Energy’s vision is Changing Energy for Good, by displacing fossil fuel in global commercial and industrial buildings through the deployment of its high impact, cost effective and versatile solar heat and power technologies.

Based in London and Crawley, the company’s innovative solar designs have been developed into a proven world-leading technology that is now being scaled for a global market, making zero carbon heat more affordable than ever.

Following a successful Series B fundraise we are at the start of a very exciting period of growth, and are looking to expand our already very talented teams. We are very proud of the people we have in the company, and are excited to bring in additional individuals that we can support and develop as the company grows.

Working with us will provide you with exposure to high-profile clients, collaboration with hugely engaging, knowledgeable and supportive colleagues and a strong network of partners, all with a passion for tackling climate change and a green and fair energy transition.

Regardless of background, we welcome all to build a diverse and inclusive community within Naked Energy. We aim to provide an open and positive working environment that encourages individuals to utilise their experiences and perspectives to help change energy for good.

You can learn more about us at www.nakedenergy.com

For an insight to what it’s like working with us, have a look at what our team have to say Naked Energy Recruitment Film 2024 (youtube.com)

Purpose of role:

As our COO you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of Naked Energy’s day to day operations. You will work closely with our CEO and Leadership team to drive overall business vision and strategy whilst implementing improvements to efficiency, productivity and profitability.

You will ensure that the business has a solid foundation whilst maintaining a strong workplace culture that fosters collaboration, innovation, and growth.

Role Responsibilities:

Operational Efficiency

• Optimize operational processes, improve efficiency, and enhance productivity across the business by implementing scalable processes and systems.
• Develop a culture of continuous improvement to ensure that we can effectively meet customer demands and adapt to changing markets.
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and collaboration across departments
• Ensure the business has the right resources both in terms of personnel and technology to achieve its goals.
• Lead initiatives to enhance customer experience and satisfaction
• Act as the company’s main adviser on all issues relating to operational functions and keep abreast of latest developments to ensure that the Company maintains its competitive position
• Identify and mitigate operational risks to protect the company’s reputation and assets
• Ensure the business complies with all regulatory and policy requirements

Strategic Planning

• Implement business strategies and plans that align with the short- and long-term company objectives developed with the CEO & Leadership team
• Analyse the financial and operational data for internal operations and identify areas for enhancement & improvement.
• Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to senior management and the board of directors on operational matters
• Develop and manage the operational budgets to ensure that the company has all the resources required to meet its objectives within agreed financial parameters.
• Understand the company's target market and identify opportunities for growth. Work with the Business Development team to develop sales plans that align with the company's strategic plan.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including customers, partners, suppliers and the board of directors

Leadership

• Lead and manage the Operational functions including Business Development, Project Management, Project Design, O&M and Installations.

Person Specification:

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive executive leadership roles with at least 5 years experience as a COO or in a similar C-level capacity, ideally within renewable energy or engineering industries
• Held an impactful role in a UK based business that has expanded internationally, ideally within a scale up environment.
• Extensive experience in optimizing operational processes and implementing performance metrics to drive efficiency and productivity that have resulted in increased profitability and business growth
• Commercial acumen and the ability to drive our Sales strategy
• A solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics to diagnose problems quickly and foresee potential issues
• Strong financial acumen with a track record of effectively managing budgets, forecasting financial performance, and making data-driven decisions
• Experience in leading and developing high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills and stakeholder management
• Strong IT skills; ability to use multiple communication tools and packages

Should you need any support during the recruitment process please let us know. We are striving to make our company as inclusive as possible and that starts from our first interactions with you.

Remuneration:

£130,000 per annum

Benefits:

• Share options
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday + day off on your birthday
• Enhanced company maternity/paternity pay
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Private Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Sacrifice schemes