Commercial Director

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Locations

London, UK

Experience Level

Entry

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Requirements

15+ years of experience in a senior commercial
5+ years in a similar leadership level role
Project origination and business development experience
Excellent commercial acumen with a good understanding of PPAs and land contracts
Strong valuation experience - able to drive and manipulate discounted cashflows for complex assets
Experience in a start-up environment with real entrepreneurial flair
Able to lead negotiations on behalf of the business
Familiarity with and ability to navigate the policies, procedures, and lines of communication between relevant agencies, offices, and other groups
Experience directing the work of project teams and/or managing people
Ability to communicate, both written and verbally, in an effective manner to the intended audience
Critical thinker, ability to creatively solve problems, deal with ambiguity and a fast-paced changing environment

Responsibilities

Segment the market and bring clarity and ruthless focus to our market development and pursuit strategies, ensuring we deploy our resources on only the right opportunities
Lead on the development of the value proposition - ensuring this is road tested and fit for purpose
Engage with influencers and market-makers to drive understanding and appreciation for new nuclear across target markets
Personally engage within national and local government to open up opportunities and remove barriers to progress
Develop our suite of contracts so they are fit-for-purpose, including leading on our contracting strategies and contract templates
Lead business development efforts on the first opportunities, engaging at multiple levels within the target organisations and driving these through to close
Build a team made up of top-class business development and commercial talent
Work closely with the Finance team to ensure that the proposition and contracts align with the strategic investment objectives

Desired Qualifications

Background in the energy sector is a plus

Last Energy UK (LE UK) seeks a Commercial Director to lead the business and commercial development of a new generation of small nuclear power plants.

This role will build and lead a team of professionals who will identify industrial/commercial customers with whom LE UK can sign long-term energy supply agreements. This role will also develop a go-to-market strategy, and personally lead the engagement with the first prospects.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Segment the market and bring clarity and ruthless focus to our market development and pursuit strategies, ensuring we deploy our resources on only the right opportunities
Lead on the development of the value proposition – ensuring this is road tested and fit for purpose
Engage with influencers and market-makers to drive understanding and appreciation for new nuclear across target markets
Personally engage within national and local government to open up opportunities and remove barriers to progress
Develop our suite of contracts so they are fit-for-purpose, including leading on our contracting strategies and contract templates
Lead business development efforts on the first opportunities, engaging at multiple levels within the target organisations and driving these through to close
Build a team made up of top-class business development and commercial talent
Work closely with the Finance team to ensure that the proposition and contracts align with the strategic investment objectives

Qualifications

15+ years of experience in a senior commercial
5+ years in a similar leadership level role
Project origination and business development experience
Excellent commercial acumen with a good understanding of PPAs and land contracts
Strong valuation experience – able to drive and manipulate discounted cashflows for complex assets
Experience in a start-up environment with real entrepreneurial flair
Able to lead negotiations on behalf of the business
Background in the energy sector is a plus
Familiarity with and ability to navigate the policies, procedures, and lines of communication between relevant agencies, offices, and other groups
Experience directing the work of project teams and/or managing people
Ability to communicate, both written and verbally, in an effective manner to the intended audience
Critical thinker, ability to creatively solve problems, deal with ambiguity and a fast-paced changing environment

Last Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

51-200 employees

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Nuclear power development solutions

Company Overview

Last Energy's mission is to decarbonize global energy production and increase access to clean, affordable power. Last Energy is a full-service developer of small modular nuclear power projects with a goal of transforming the nuclear power industry by dramatically reducing the time and cost of construction.