Head of Residential Connected Energy

## Head of Residential Connected EnergyApplylocations: London UK: Nottingham UK: Solihulltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: June 5, 2026 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR103719**Head of Residential Connected Energy***Lead the Future of Connected Energy. Shape Solutions that Power Smarter, Greener Homes.*We are looking for a strategic and commercially minded Head of Residential Connected Energy to lead the strategy, development, and delivery of our residential connected energy propositions across the UK.This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to shape how customers adopt and benefit from connected energy solutions including electric vehicles, solar & battery, heat technologies, and smart energy management. You’ll play a critical role in delivering integrated whole-home solutions that combine technology, flexibility, customer experience, and commercial value to support the transition to net zero.As a senior leader within E.ON Next, you will champion innovation, collaboration, and customer-centric thinking across the connected energy portfolio. You will work cross-functionally across commercial, technology, digital, operations, and go-to-market teams to ensure propositions are scalable, compelling, and deliver measurable customer and business outcomes.****Here’s a taste of what you’ll be doing******Strategic Leadership*** Own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for residential connected energy propositions including EV, solar & battery, and heat solutions.* Champion the development of integrated whole-home solutions, ensuring propositions work together seamlessly through smart tariffs, connected devices, and customer experience.* Lead, inspire, and develop high-performing proposition and connected assets teams, fostering a culture of openness, collaboration, and innovation.* Challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement across products, processes, and customer outcomes.**Portfolio & Whole-Home Integration*** Oversee the full portfolio of connected energy propositions, ensuring consistency across tariffs, hardware, digital journeys, and services.* Drive integration of EV, solar, battery, and heat propositions into bundled customer solutions that maximise value, flexibility, and smart energy optimisation.* Ensure seamless customer journeys across sales, installation, digital platforms, and in-life support.* Build propositions that support smarter and more flexible energy usage across the home.**Commercial & Go-To-Market Delivery*** Deliver adoption, growth, retention, and margin targets across connected energy propositions.* Lead proposition development from concept through to launch and scale, ensuring strong commercial performance and customer value.* Partner closely with go-to-market teams to successfully bring new propositions and services to market.* Balance customer affordability, regulatory compliance, operational feasibility, and commercial sustainability.**Market Insight & Customer Experience*** Champion customer insight and data-led decision making to shape proposition development and customer experience.* Monitor competitor activity, market trends, and evolving customer behaviours to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.* Ensure products and services are simple, trusted, and intuitive for customers adopting low-carbon technologies.**Collaboration & Stakeholder Management*** Work collaboratively across teams including Partnerships, Operations, Technology, Digital, Data, and Commercial functions.* Build strong relationships with OEMs, technology providers, and delivery partners to support growth and innovation.* Represent the connected energy portfolio at senior leadership level, influencing strategic decisions and investment priorities.* Operate effectively within a hybrid environment, collaborating across teams and locations including London, Solihull, and Nottingham.**Are we the perfect match?*** Significant senior leadership experience within the energy sector, utilities, or consumer technology environments.* Strong awareness and understanding of the UK energy market, customer trends, and regulatory landscape.* Knowledge of residential decarbonisation technologies including EVs, solar, batteries, heat pumps, and smart home energy solutions.* Understanding of the value and role of flexibility and smart energy usage within the evolving energy system.* Proven experience developing and delivering commercially successful propositions and bringing products/services to market.* Strong commercial and go-to-market skill set, with the ability to balance customer outcomes, profitability, and strategic growth.* Experience leading integrated product portfolios and delivering seamless customer experiences across multiple channels.* A collaborative and open leadership style, with the ability to work effectively across functions, teams, and locations.**Here’s what else you need to know*** **Role may close earlier due to high applications.*** **14 Months Fixed term contract*** Competitive salary* Location(s) – Nottingham Trinity House, 2 Burton St, Nottingham NG1 4BX, Solihull 2 Prince’s Way, Solihull, B91 3ES or London 47-53 Charterhouse Street, Farringdon, London, EC1M 6PB – with travel to our other sites when required.* Excellent parental leave allowance.* **Award-Winning Workplace** – We’re proud to be named a **Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025** and the **Best Place to Work for 16–34-year-olds*** **Outstanding Benefits** – Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings* **Flexible & Family-Friendly** – Our industry-leading hybrid and family-friendly policies earned us double recognition at the **Personnel Today Awards 2024**. We’re open to discussing how flexibility can work for you* **Inclusive & Diverse** – We’re the only energy company in the **Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers**. We’re also proud winners of **Best Employer for Women** and **Human Company of the Year**—recognising our inclusive, people-first culture* **Support at Every Stage of Life** – We’re **Fertility Friendly** and **Menopause Friendly** accredited, with inclusive support for everyone* **Accessible & Supportive** – Do you consider yourself as having a disability? As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and will make any adjustments needed during the process* **Invested in Your Growth** – From inclusive talent networks to top-tier development programmes, we’ll support your growth every step of the way* For all successful candidates. Due to the nature of this role your employment will be subject to a basic DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check being carried out by ourselves via a 3rd party service provider* **Any questions on the role -**please reach out to Eonnext.recruitment@eonnext.com#J-18808-Ljbffr…