The trade association for energy infrastructure & systems

BEAMA is the UK Trade Association for energy infrastructure and systems, representing manufacturers of electrical products essential to the UK energy sector. Representing over 200 member companies (UK manufacturers) BEAMA has significant influence over UK and international political, standardisation and commercial issues affecting our members.  We are the representative voice of the supply chain and central to our program of work is maintaining and growing markets for our members, primarily focused on helping drive inward investment into the UK supply chain as we work towards ambitious Net Zero targets. 

This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to work at the heart of the electrification agenda and to be central in expanding the market for healthy homes through improved indoor air quality. Net Zero and the UKs Clean Power by 2030 target places a strong emphasis on the need to accelerate electrification.  

Over the next 2 years the market transformation for the heating and ventilation industry needs to be significant if climate targets are to be met and to ensure mass retrofit of homes across the UK. Much needs to be reformed to drive the electrification of heat including the Building Regulations across the devolved nations, the Home Energy Model (HEM), the Future Homes Standard (FHS), smart appliance policy and regulation and financial incentives to drive uptake. 

The successful candidate will have a core role in reviewing and developing new and existing regulations (in particular supporting regulatory technical guidance and approved documents) and policy with our members and Government supporting a strong engagement program for BEAMA in accelerating electrification.  

The successful candidate will benefit from working closely with all key manufacturers in this market, as well as Government and regulators, and will be working in a close team environment to align their work with related initiatives across our electrification program for electric vehicle infrastructure, electricity networks and building electrical systems.  

BEAMA places Net Zero delivery at the heart of our organisation. We are proud to have a fantastic team leading the way on market reform for electrification. We are excited to present this opportunity and welcome a new member of the team to BEAMA who can bring the same level of enthusiasm and drive for change.  

Core functions and responsibilities:   

• To support Sector Group managers in delivery and management (to include committee representation) of technical aspects of sector development across the following influential activities: 

• European policy and regulation including but not limited to Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation. 

• UK policy and regulation including but not limited to the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations compliance (Approved Documents including, but not exclusively, Parts B, F L, S and P), Home Energy Model developments and associated supply chain guidance for all sectors of BEAMA.   

• International, EU and UK product standardisation (IEC, ISO, EN and BS standards tracking and influence). 

• Building strong and collaborative relationships with other associations and groups to strengthen BEAMA positions and delivery. 

Qualifications:  

Degree level or relevant professional qualification and/or at least 5 years + experience in related roles. 

Hard Skills (Specific technical requirements): 

• An understanding of the key technical attributes of heating and ventilation systems in the domestic and commercial application environment. 

• An ability to confidently present and keep aligned with the key drivers for market success in heating and ventilation market sectors. 

• Experience in product standardisation as it applies to heating and ventilation sectors. 

• An understanding of and the application of the UK ‘s devolved Building Regulations and compliance regimes.  

• The ability to assimilate and disseminate a varied cross section of technical information in a meaningful way that can inform and guide member technical and commercial operations. 

Soft Skills (Desired personal attributes):  

• A proven capability to develop concise and relevant guidance for commercial organisations to a level in which member companies can make product and market development decisions. 

• Be able to host / manage webinars / seminars to support BEAMA activity and promotion. 

• Organisational skills which can support the capability to track a large number of concurrent activities across a range of product sectors. 

• Project management working in collaboration with member representatives to develop and communicate technical position papers for external and internal stakeholders. 

• Excellent team working, time management and organisation skills.  

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team – able to pick up work proactively and develop work programs where opportunities arise.  

• Lobbying experience working in a related field.  

• Commercially astute. 

• Stakeholder engagement experience and the ability to manage group meetings and help form consensus.  

Knowledge and Experience: 

This role would ideally suit any applicant with a Heating and Ventilation sector background with a member company or associated organisation. Any relevant experience in standardisation or equivalent trade association or professional body environment would be desirable, either directly or indirectly. 

Reporting Structure: 

This role will report to the Technical Director 

Budget responsibility: 

Pre-defined Group Fund allocations in line with the specific group’s annual work plan. 

Terms 

£40-50K subject to experience and qualifications 

Permanent full-time contract   

From £40,000-55,000 pa plus benefits, dependent on relevant experience and current skills and qualifications 

Office in Central London with hybrid working and opportunity to work from home (minimum 3 days a month in the Office in addition to BEAMA and external meeting requirements)  

Travel within UK and Europe expected. 

To apply please send a CV and covering letter to BEAMA Technical Director [email protected] by 21st February 2025. Interviews may take place before the closing date for suitable applicants who apply earlier.