Commercial Director in London

About Lightsource bp

Lightsource bp is a global leader in the development and management of solar energy projects, and a 50:50 joint venture with bp. Our purpose is to deliver affordable and sustainable solar power for businesses and communities around the world.

With solar set to increase tenfold in the next 20 years, we are well-positioned to capitalize on this growth. By joining the Lightsource bp team, you have a chance to ‘be the change’ - driving the world’s energy transition to a more sustainable future.

We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit as we continue to push the boundaries of an ever-changing energy landscape. By choosing a career with us, you can expect a challenging and fulfilling role surrounded by passionate people with brilliant ideas about sustainable technology, innovation and making the world a better place.

What you’ll do (the role)

Purpose of the role

The Asset Services business unit within LSbp are responsible for all operational assets owned directly by the LSbp group or by third party owners. They are accountable for ensuring the sites are run safely, compliantly and can deliver the financial returns expected. We are looking for someone to join our Asset Services business to help drive the next phase of our growth and global expansion.

As a Commercial Director for Asset Services, you will lead the Commercial Team in the Asset Services business and join the Asset Services leadership team. You will also work closely with colleagues in the Strategy team. The Commercial Team leads commercial development for Asset Services, specifically leading on strategic growth, profitability, and pipeline management.

The role will support in for four key areas:

You will need to have a deep commercial and financial understanding of solar operations, and lead decision-making and management of a high-growth renewables business

Duties and responsibilities

Who we’re looking for

Knowledge/ Experience

General Skills/Attributes

Why you’ll want to work for us

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow; a place where your ideas and opinions matter.

Be you

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.

Be responsible

Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.

Be recognized

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.

Be inspired

Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. Initiatives to get involved with including our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project or our sustainability initiatives.

Our Core Values

Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.