Application deadline: 31/08/2021
Expected start date: 27/09/2021
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Salary: £38,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Flexible schedule
Sick pay
If you would like a rewarding and stimulating job doing something you can be really proud of, this is a unique opportunity to develop First Thermal Ltd. (FTL) A new social enterprise company, set up to be a social franchisor. FTL has been formed to replicate the Bristol-based multiple-award-winning C.H.E.E.S.E. Project CIC, (TCP) which delivers thermal imaging Energy Tracing® surveys to reduce energy loss from homes - thus making warmer homes and a cooler planet. You will be joining a team of directors who have successfully developed the project over five years.
This exciting and important environmental and social development is possible thanks to a grant from Energy for Tomorrow - a Centrica Initiative.
Your Role - developing the Franchise
To support the board of directors to develop and adapt the business model of TCP to become the profitable exemplar for the new FTL Franchise business. Overseeing the implementation of a franchise manual, bespoke IT booking system, and unique equipment and training to create a streamlined efficient service, allowing franchisees to generate sustainable trading income.
In the first 12-15 months you will oversee the recruitment of franchise pilots to test and adapt the business plan and franchise model, working with pilots to achieve a trading surplus and the highest possible quality franchise and customer experience, to enable expansion nationwide from 2023. You will progressively take over the management from the MD/CEO, and on achieving financial stability by December 2023, there is an opportunity to continue and grow with the company.
If you do not already have experience of managing franchises, it will be necessary to qualify in the British Franchise Association's Qualified Franchise Professional course (which will be funded by FTL - about 8 days.)
We are looking for an excellent team-builder, business developer, ambassador and negotiator, with an ability to develop and sustain partnerships with a range of stakeholders, who is keen to seize this opportunity to expand this highly innovative, community-based social enterprise.
You will be passionate about helping to solve the climate crisis and social inequality, and understand the key role that the use of energy plays in both. You will be experienced in the challenges of developing a successful business and be familiar with modern business practice. You will relish the challenge of nurturing and maintaining partnerships with climate action groups, energy cooperatives, housing associations, councils and large domestic energy retrofit companies.
We welcome applications from the BAME, LGBT, minority and disabled communities. Appointment will always, however, be made on merit and judged against the job description and person specification.
Please note we do not accept CVs or Cover Letters. (Strictly no Agencies)
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