Senior Energy Contracts & Commercial Manager

Senior Energy Contracts & Commercial Manager
Full-time
Employment Status: Full-Time
Company Description
This is a hybrid role working from our central London hub 2 days per week.
Hi! We're UW. We’re on a mission to take the headache out of utilities by providing them all in one place. One bill for energy, broadband, mobile, and insurance and a whole lot of savings!
We’re aiming to double in size as we help more people to stop wasting time and money. Big ambitions, to be delivered by people like you.
Got your attention? Read on…
We put people first. It’s all about you.
We're seeking a highly commercial Contracts Manager to join our Energy team. You'll need to bring a wealth of experience in the Energy industry. This is an amazing opportunity to join a team who are already delivering great things but looking to be even better! Here's the key attributes you will need to demonstrate:
Significant experience in the energy industry
Experienced in supplier relationship management and a deep understanding of the drivers of the P&L
Ability to provide clear management across contracts, procurement, risk management, and negotiation
Experience of developing and mentoring a high-performing team
Educated to degree level in Business or Law (or equivalent experience)
Exceptional commercial acumen
Ability to build enduring and mutually beneficial relationships with some of UW’s most strategic commercial partners
Strong internal stakeholder management
You live and breathe our cultural DNA:
We put people first
We work together
We deliver progress
We work together. Your team and the people you will work with…
The Energy team at UW is accountable for driving the optimization of our energy P&L, ensuring our customers get the most from their energy provision. The team looks to ensure existing customers have the best deals whilst future-proofing our energy supply and contracts. It's a team of absolute experts who thrive on cutting through the complexity to get to the heart of the commercial drivers of our success.
You'll report into the Head of Commercial Contracts and manage a small team of Analysts with high impact.
We deliver progress. What you’ll do and how you will make an impact.
This plays a key role in the successful delivery of commercial contracts and Energy P&L in UW. You will own the contract lifecycle of the metering contracts across a customer base of c. 1.9m meter points. You will also be responsible for the management and optimization of all our metering and commercial supplier relationships on a substantial and growing base.
You’ll be actively working on the key commercial levers to drive target outcomes on our metering portfolio and MAP agreements, identifying areas of risk and improvements to meet business objectives.
Responsibilities
Managing supplier relationships, including business-critical MAP and MOP contracts, including the negotiation of side letters and amendments. Keeping the contracts in line with business requirements and internal stakeholder demands.
Delivering the P&L on the metering portfolio, with a detailed understanding of the cost base, contractual levers, and commercials
Formally managing all in-life risks associated with the contracts and report on these at least quarterly
Work with Smart teams and Operations to ensure timely production of forecasts, challenges, and planning to share with suppliers
Ensuring all contract KPI’s / SLA’s are met and reported on monthly, providing remedial action plans for any underperformance
Work closely with internal stakeholders such as Ops, Finance, and Product to ensure we are meeting our contractual obligations to our suppliers
Negotiation and procurement of smart meters
Manage a high-performing team of analysts, providing coaching and development opportunities to team members
So why pick UW?
We’ve got big ambitions so there’s going to be plenty of challenges. There are also a lot of benefits:
An industry benchmarked salary. We’ll share it during your first conversation.
Share Options and a Save as You Earn scheme
Hybrid working, with 2 days in the office. (We’re definitely open to discussing flexible working arrangements)
Discount on our services and you get our coveted Cashback Card for free
A matched contribution pension scheme and life assurance up to 4x your salary
Family-friendly policies, designed to help you and your family thrive
Electric Vehicle scheme
Discounted private health insurance, access to an Employee Assistance line and a free Virtual GP
Belonging groups that help UW shape an even more inclusive future
A commitment to helping you develop and grow in your role
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