Employment type: Full-time
Location: Dublin, Dublin
Salary: £160,000

About the role

The Role
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Director of Energy will have full ownership of the Irish power division — from market entry strategy to day-to-day operations, from business development to financial performance.

Strategy & Market Entry You will define which segments of the Irish power and renewables market the business will serve, which services it will offer, and how it will position itself against established competitors. You will set short-term objectives and longer-range goals, and build the plans and policies to support them. Market traction within the first 12 months is a clear expectation.

Operational Build-Out You will develop the skills and resourcing plan to meet the power strategy. You will hire, train, onboard, and deploy operational management and field crews. You will integrate the division into the wider business through the shared service model, and drive continuous improvement from the outset.

Commercial Performance You will own the P&L. Working alongside the CFO, you will ensure the financial structure of the division is sound — funding, working capital, budgeting, audit compliance. You will set and meet targets for revenue, gross and net margin, and EBITDA, and report directly to the CEO on divisional performance.

Business Development & Client Relations You will network widely, build Secto's brand in the target market, oversee tender submissions, and engage directly with senior client stakeholders. Customer care will sit at the centre of everything the division does.

Leadership & Culture You will lead by example — setting the highest standards for safety, service delivery, and operational excellence. You will protect and develop a positive, high-performance culture, and promote the company's values at every level.

What We're Looking For
Essential experience

A minimum of five years' general management experience in a power industry services environment
A proven track record of building and leading teams in a growing organisation
Direct experience working with ESB Networks
Strong commercial and financial acumen — comfortable owning a P&L and presenting to a board
Experience managing client relationships from pre-works through to project completion

Requirements

First-class leadership ability — a leader who inspires confidence at every level of the organisation
A genuine network in the Irish power and renewables market
Confident representing the business at the most senior levels with clients, partners, and industry bodies
Safety-first mindset — a commitment to industry-leading standards, not just compliance
Numerate, IT literate, and comfortable with MS Project, Word, Excel, and Outlook

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