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Originator - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

EDF
Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy
£60,000.0/Year
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Description

Location
London (Nova North) with flexible remote working and monthly office attendance

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Starting at £60,000 per annum

About the Role
Ready to shape the future of renewable energy by building commercial partnerships that truly make a difference? Do you enjoy turning market insight into meaningful deals that accelerate low-carbon generation across the UK? Join EDF’s Business & Wholesale Services (BWS) team where your ambition, expertise and individuality can create real impact. As an Originator, you will play a key role in growing our renewable energy portfolio by working across large developer and corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs). You will identify opportunities, structure innovative commercial solutions, and lead negotiations that bring new low-carbon generation to life. This 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover) offers a collaborative environment that values autonomy and empowers you to work in a way that suits you best.

Working closely with teams across EDF—from Product Development to Marketing—you will help shape strategy, influence product innovation, and maximise long-term value creation. You will engage with key players across the UK renewables market, continuously improving our portfolio and ensuring EDF remains at the forefront of a fast-moving, complex energy landscape.

Requirements

Experience
- Structuring and negotiating complex commercial energy agreements (PPAs or similar)
- Building and maintaining relationships to deliver against ambitious business development targets
- Knowledge of UK electricity markets, including low carbon instruments such as CfD, ROC, and REGO
- Analysing market trends, pricing structures, and commercial risk
- Identifying new business opportunities and engaging effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

About you
Commercially driven with a collaborative and proactive mindset. You build trusted relationships, spot opportunities, and approach challenges with curiosity and integrity. You thrive in a dynamic environment and are motivated by making a tangible impact in the renewable energy sector.

Qualifications
Relevant experience in energy markets or commercial origination roles is essential. Specific formal qualifications are not stated but a strong understanding of the UK renewables market and commercial agreements is required.

Benefits
Alongside a competitive salary starting at £60,000 per annum, you will have potential for an annual bonus and access to a market-leading pension scheme. Additional benefits include electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more. EDF is committed to inclusion and diversity and supports applicants requiring adjustments as a Disability Confident employer.

Benefits
Company pension, Discounted gym membership
Expiry date: 01/10/2026
Originator - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Company:
EDF
Salary:
£60,000.0
Job Type:
Job
Location:
London