Head of Heat Network Management

Nationwide / Primarily London | Up to £95,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits

This is a highly specialist senior leadership role for someone who understands regulation, governance and operational excellence across heat networks, metering, billing and compliance.

We are supporting the appointment of a Head of Heat Network Management to lead governance, regulatory compliance, billing strategy, debt oversight and supply chain performance across a substantial portfolio of 100+ residential and mixed-use heat networks.

This is not a traditional operational management role.

This is a strategic leadership opportunity for someone who can shape policy, interpret legislation, protect customers and ensure a business is fully prepared for the future of heat network regulation.

The Opportunity

• Lead governance and regulatory compliance across a national heat network portfolio
• Interpret evolving legislation and translate it into clear internal frameworks
• Act as senior interface with Ofgem and relevant regulatory bodies
• Oversee metering, billing, reconciliation and data governance strategy
• Shape compliant debt management frameworks balancing financial performance with customer protection
• Build governance and reporting structures for senior leadership and Board oversight
• Monitor maintenance supply chain performance, ensuring technical and commercial standards
• Lead and develop a specialist team focused on accountability, transparency and continuous improvement

What We Are Looking For

• Strong understanding of heat network regulation and energy compliance frameworks
• Significant experience within heat networks, utilities, metering or billing in a regulated environment
• Experience developing or overseeing metering and billing strategy
• Strong understanding of governance, reconciliation, data integrity and debt management
• Experience engaging with Ofgem or similar regulatory bodies
• Senior leadership and team management capability
• Strong commercial, analytical and strategic thinking skills

Why This Role Stands Out

This is a rare opportunity to lead at the centre of:

This Role Would Suit

• A senior heat network professional
• A utilities or compliance leaderA metering and billing governance specialistSomeone looking to influence standards nationally

The Bigger Picture

As regulation tightens and scrutiny across heat networks increases, this role becomes central to ensuring compliance, operational excellence and long-term strategic readiness.

This is not simply maintenance oversight.

This is about:

• Governance
• Compliance
• Regulation
• Customer protection

Package

• Up to £95,000 basic salary
• Benefits package
• National leadership role
• Strategic influence across a growing specialist sector

If you have the regulatory, operational and leadership capability to operate at this level, this is a standout opportunity.

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