Head of Energy Transition

Head of Energy Transition

Consumer Council for Northern Ireland

Salary: £47,304 - £49,515

Location: Belfast

Closing date for applications: Monday 20 July 2026 at 5pm

The role

The Consumer Council is recruiting for a Head of Energy Transition to join our Consumer Engagement Directorate, as a member of our Wider Leadership Team.

We’re looking for an experienced and collaborative leader with the ability to manage multi-disciplinary research teams, build trusted stakeholder relationships, lead deliberative research with diverse audiences, and communicate evidence-based insights to influence strategic decision-making while proactively supporting the Consumer Council’s vision.

If you share our passion for championing consumers, this is an exciting opportunity to lead our new energy transition team shaping how consumer insight informs Northern Ireland’s energy transition.

Eligibility criteria

You will need proven experience of:

• Horizon scanning and analysing evidence, case studies and trends to identify emerging issues and opportunities to provide actionable recommendations.
• Managing an externally-facing research function, including designing qualitative outputs and communicating findings effectively to senior management and diverse audiences.
• Developing and maintaining effective and trusted stakeholder relationships to deliver positive outcomes for consumers, service users and/or businesses.
• Developing and delivering multiple projects within agreed timescales and budgets while managing people and reporting to senior management.

Salary & Benefits:

Salary: £47,304 - £49,515

At the Consumer Council, you will receive an excellent pension scheme with 34.25% employer contribution, 25 days annual leave and 12 statutory holidays and excellent opportunities for professional development.

The Consumer Council currently operates a hybrid working model.

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