Head of Heat Network Management

Job Role - Head of Heat Network Management
Location - London
Salary - £80,000 - £85,000 DOE
Role Type - Permanent, Hybrid 
 
Are you ready to lead at the forefront of the UK''s evolving heat network and energy compliance landscape?
FirstPort, the UK''s leading property management company, is looking for a Head of Heat Network Management to take ownership of governance, regulatory compliance, metering & billing strategy and operational oversight across a large and growing portfolio of residential and mixed-use heat networks.
 
This is a high-profile leadership opportunity with real influence across the business, offering the chance to shape strategy, drive regulatory excellence, and lead transformation in a rapidly evolving sector.
Why this role stands out

• Strategic leadership role with significant visibility across the organisation
• Opportunity to work directly with Ofgem and influence future regulatory readiness
• Lead governance and compliance across 100+ heat networks nationwide
• Drive improvements in customer protection, transparency, and operational performance
• Shape metering & billing strategy in a highly regulated environment
• Lead and develop a specialist, high-performing team
• Be part of a growing business investing heavily in energy infrastructure and innovation

Key Responsibilities

• Leading heat network governance, compliance, and regulatory assurance
• Acting as the key interface with Ofgem and other regulatory bodies
• Overseeing metering, billing, debt governance, and data integrity strategies
• Developing robust compliance frameworks and operational controls
• Providing governance reporting and risk visibility to senior leadership and the Board
• Monitoring maintenance supply chain performance and ensuring value-driven delivery
• Embedding customer protection, accountability, and continuous improvement across operations

What we''re looking for

• Strong experience within heat networks, utilities, energy, or regulated environments
• Expertise across metering & billing governance and compliance frameworks
• Experience engaging with Ofgem or similar regulatory bodies
• Strong understanding of debt governance, reconciliation, and financial risk
• Senior leadership experience with the ability to influence at executive level
• Commercially aware, analytical, and governance-focused mindset

What''s on offer

• A genuinely impactful leadership role in a rapidly evolving sector
• Strong executive exposure and career progression opportunities
• Flexible working environment
• The opportunity to shape one of the UK''s largest residential heat network portfolios
• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you''re interested in hearing more, apply directly or reach out for a confidential conversation.
 
Recruitment Disclaimer
This vacancy is being managed exclusively by Dan Rodgers at Joshua Robert as part of a retained search assignment. All applications and expressions of interest submitted in response to this advert will be forwarded directly to Dan Rodgers for review and management as part of the recruitment process.
 
Direct approaches or applications to the client organisation may be redirected to Joshua Robert. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your details may be shared with Dan Rodgers and the Joshua Robert Recruitment Team for the purposes of this recruitment process and in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.

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