
PPA Portfolio
Development Manager
Permanent
Field based
Competitive salary, commission
scheme and company car
CLOSING DATE – 25
August
Who
we are:
We’re
not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate
dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world.
Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in
sustainable biomass and carbon removals.
You’ll
be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business
champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and
working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.
About
the role:
As
part of the Renewables Team, you will;
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective Third Party Intermediary (TPI) partners to grow the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) pipeline and improve conversion rates.
- Build a deep understanding of market dynamics by gathering structured market intelligence and TPI feedback, helping to shape product development, strengthen PPA propositions, and enhance wider commercial offerings.
- Act as a visible ambassador for the renewables business by representing Drax at industry events, conferences and forums, building brand awareness, strengthening market presence, and delivering presentations where appropriate.
- Collaborate closely with import sales teams and their TPI networks to increase awareness, understanding and promotion of Drax’s PPA and broader renewable energy propositions.
- Identify and develop commercial opportunities that support gross margin growth across Drax’s full suite of products and services.
- Create, implement and maintain detailed account plans for key TPI partners and customers, ensuring a strategic and proactive approach to relationship management and business growth.
Who
we’re looking for:
To
be successful in this role you’ll ideally have…
- Good understanding of the UK power market, renewable energy sector and Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) landscape.
- Proven experience in business development, account management or partner management within the energy industry.
- Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships with TPIs, customers and internal stakeholders at all levels, including C-suite executives.
- Commercially astute, with the ability to identify opportunities, grow sales pipelines, improve conversion rates and contribute to margin growth.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to represent the business externally and clearly articulate renewable energy solutions and propositions.
- Ability to gather, analyse and communicate market intelligence and partner feedback, translating insights into recommendations that support product and proposition development.
- Highly organised, self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against key strategic business objectives.
Rewards
and benefits:
As
you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help
you thrive and support
your
lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:
- A
discretionary bonus depending on company performance
- Private
Healthcare
- SAYE
(Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
- Personal
accident cover
- Group
personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%
- Holiday
25 days plus bank holidays
- Reimbursement
of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate
professional body
We’re
committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face.
Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We
work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the
future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to
come.
Together,
we make it happen.
At
Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued
and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively
work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and
establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for
all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter
their background. Find out more about our approach here.
Talk
to us about flexible working!
How
to apply:
Think
this role’s for you? Click the ‘apply now’ button to begin your Drax
journey.
If
you want to find out more about Drax, check out our LinkedIn page to see our
latest news.
We
understand that you may have some additional questions about the role. If you’d
like to have a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, please
email careers@drax.com
We
reserve the right to close roles early when the particular role and / or
location has had sufficient applications.

Drax is enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future
Drax Group is a renewable energy company engaged in renewable power generation, the production of sustainable biomass and the sale of renewable electricity to businesses.
Drax operates a generation portfolio of sustainable biomass, hydro-electric and pumped hydro storage assets across four sites in England and Scotland. It is the UK’s largest source of renewable electricity. The company also operates a global bioenergy supply business with manufacturing facilities at 13 sites in the United States and Canada, producing compressed wood pellets for its own use and for customers in Europe and Asia.
The Group employs 3,400 people in the UK and North America.
Enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future is Drax Group’s purpose and in 2019, it announced a world-leading ambition to be carbon negative by 2030, using Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) technology to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere at scale whilst delivering reliable renewable electricity.