Operations Director

• Annual salary of £115,000 plus car allowance of £6,500 
• Permanent role 
• Full-time (37 hours)
• St Helens Office Base – Hybrid Working

Please Note: We are not using recruitment agencies for this position. All applicants should apply directly through the Regenda Website. Any applications submitted through agencies will not be considered.

Proposed Interview Date: Tuesday 2nd June 2026

The role 

Ecogee has been a trusted leader in energy efficiency for over 12 years. We are now looking for an ambitious, forward‑thinking Operations Director to help shape our next phase of growth. As a respected renewables specialist in the North West, we work with long‑term partners to deliver energy improvements that make a meaningful difference to communities.

Social value sits at the heart of our mission. Our ESG strategy is built around genuine community impact, from charitable partnerships to local projects that improve lives. This is your chance to join a purpose‑driven organisation at a pivotal moment, leading talented teams and driving sustainable growth across the region.

You will be supported by an experienced leadership team, including our Managing Director and Construction, Commercial, and Health & Safety Directors. With great opportunities ahead, we want a motivated, knowledgeable, and energetic leader to help Ecogee reach new heights and deliver even more for our customers across the North West.

The right fit 

We’re looking for a confident, knowledgeable and values‑driven leader who can bring both operational rigour and strategic vision.

• Industry expertise in energy efficiency, including a strong understanding of funding streams, compliance requirements and the delivery of retrofit and renewable works.
• Proven experience at Director level, leading high‑performing teams and embedding operational excellence, customer focus and strong financial performance.
• Growth mindset, ideally with recent experience of business expansion or diversification within the energy or renewables sector as our focus over the next 12 months will be to continue Ecogee’s growth.

If you thrive in a fast‑moving environment, enjoy solving complex challenges and want to make a tangible difference, you’ll feel right at home here.

Who we are 

Ecogee is a specialist firm in renewable energy, offering energy improvement and renewables solutions throughout the North West. Established in 2012 in response to the Government's Energy Company Obligation (ECO) programme, Ecogee was acquired by The Regenda Group in March 2023.

Ecogee are the partner who delivers the whole energy improvement journey, from survey to handover, providing the perfect turnkey solution. Our in‑house team covers advisory, assessment, coordination, design, and compliance.

Ecogee is part of The Regenda Group; we work in places where we can make a difference and operate across the housing and construction sector, in care and support, and in education, training and careers. 

Next steps 

If you like what you’ve read so far and think you’ve got what it takes to join our team, then apply now with a copy of your CV and a short covering letter detailing why you think you would be a good fit the role. 

Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and will be in touch shortly.  

What we offer 

Ecogee really is a great place to work – and you don’t have to just take our word for it! We’re accredited by Best Companies for our ‘world class’ levels of staff engagement and have been consistently named as one of the Best Companies to Work For in the North West. 

We can offer you a working environment where you can enjoy yourself, develop yourself and be yourself and where you really can make a difference to people’s lives. 

We also offer a fantastic reward and benefits package which, amongst other things, includes: 

• A range of flexible working options. 
• 27 days paid annual leave each year in addition to 8 bank holidays.
• 6 additional days for volunteering.
• Long-term and serious illness payment support scheme
• Up to 9% employer’s contribution to the pension scheme (match funded).
• £250 annual ‘Live and Learn’ allowance to spend on learning any new skill. 
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes. 
• Employee Assistance Programme and health and wellbeing initiatives. 
• A wide variety of exciting learning and development opportunities. 
• Interest free loans to assist with the purchase of tools, computer equipment, and travel season tickets. 
• Monthly staff lottery scheme. 

"We regenerate places and create opportunities for people" 

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, minority ethnic, LGBT and female candidates as they are currently under-represented within our organisation.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we’d encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. 

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