Non-Executive Director – Renewable Energy / Cleantech / Energy Infrastructure

Job Description

Non-Executive Director – Renewable Energy / Cleantech / Energy Infrastructure

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Company: Hamilton Bradshaw

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Location: London / Hybrid

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Commitment: Approximately 2 days per month

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Type: Part-time board appointment

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About Hamilton Bradshaw

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Hamilton Bradshaw is a leading private equity advisory firm founded by James Caan CBE, serial entrepreneur and former investor on BBC’s Dragons’ Den.

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We invest in and support ambitious management teams, providing the strategic expertise, infrastructure and network required to build and scale successful businesses.

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The Opportunity

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Hamilton Bradshaw is seeking an experienced renewable energy professional to join the board of a well-backed, growth-stage venture operating across distributed solar photovoltaic generation and battery energy storage systems.

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The business is developing solar and battery infrastructure through long-term Power Purchase Agreements, enabling institutional customers to access renewable energy without significant upfront capital expenditure.

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With established delivery partners, a substantial potential customer base and initial installations planned, the business is preparing to move from pilot deployment into a significant multi-site rollout.

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This is an opportunity to help shape the strategy, governance and commercial development of a renewable energy platform at an important stage in its growth.

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The Role

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Working alongside the management team, investors and strategic partners, the Non-Executive Director will provide independent oversight, constructive challenge and relevant sector expertise.

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Key responsibilities will include:

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• Contributing to the long-term strategy and scaling plan

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• Challenging the commercial model, pricing assumptions and growth targets

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• Advising on solar, battery storage and Power Purchase Agreement strategy

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• Supporting the transition from pilot installations to scaled deployment

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• Overseeing governance, financial controls, compliance and risk

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• Reviewing technology, procurement and supply-chain decisions

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• Advising on capital allocation and major commercial partnerships

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• Supporting relationships with suppliers, network operators, regulators and institutional customers

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• Introducing relevant commercial and strategic relationships where appropriate

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• Participating in quarterly board meetings and relevant committee activity

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About You

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We are looking for an established energy-sector leader with significant experience in one or more of the following areas:

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• Leadership within a solar, battery storage, renewable energy or distributed energy business

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• Scaling an energy business or installation portfolio from pilot stage

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• Structuring and negotiating Power Purchase Agreements or other long-term energy contracts

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• Solar and battery equipment, procurement, installation or supply-chain management

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• Commercial partnerships with institutional, corporate or public-sector customers

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• Renewable energy investment, infrastructure funds or growth capital

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• Energy regulation, policy, grid connections or engagement with Ofgem and Distribution Network Operators

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You may currently be, or have previously worked as, a CEO, Managing Director, COO, Commercial Director, Investment Director or senior adviser within renewable energy, utilities, infrastructure or an adjacent sector.

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The Ideal Candidate

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You will bring:

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• At least 12 years’ relevant energy-sector experience

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• A strong understanding of solar PV and battery energy storage systems

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• Experience with long-term contracted revenue models, ideally including PPAs

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• A track record of scaling renewable energy operations, projects or customer portfolios

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• Strong commercial and financial judgement

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• An understanding of equipment procurement, installation and asset performance

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• Knowledge of the regulatory, grid-connection and operational risks affecting the sector

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• The confidence to challenge management constructively while remaining supportive

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• A relevant network across the UK energy ecosystem

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• The credibility to represent the business with senior external stakeholders

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Previous board or Non-Executive Director experience within energy, infrastructure or a growth-stage business would be particularly valuable.

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Experience in international energy markets, infrastructure investment, audit or finance committees, government relations, ESG or adjacent cleantech sectors would also be beneficial.

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Commitment and Terms

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The anticipated commitment is approximately 2 days per month. This will include quarterly board meetings, reviewing board materials and providing ad hoc strategic support.

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The role will operate on a hybrid basis, with the successful candidate expected to attend meetings in London when required.

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The appointment will attract a competitive Non-Executive Director fee. There may also be an opportunity for equity participation, subject to the successful candidate’s experience, expected contribution and level of involvement.

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How to Apply

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Please submit:

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1. A brief statement of interest (maximum one page) covering:

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• Why this renewable energy opportunity interests you

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• The value you would bring to the board

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• Your specific energy-sector expertise and experience

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2. A current CV highlighting:

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• Your energy-sector roles and scaling track record

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• Previous board or advisory experience

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• Relevant relationships across the renewable energy sector

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3. Your expectations, including:

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• Compensation expectations

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• Level of interest in equity participation

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• Preferred time commitment

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Hamilton Bradshaw is committed to building diverse and highly effective leadership teams. Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds who meet the requirements of the position.

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