At a Glance
- Tasks: Support L&Q Energy’s Ofgem authorisation and manage contracts for sustainable energy services.
- Company: Join one of the UK's largest housing associations focused on social impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, excellent pension, 28+ days leave, and lifestyle perks.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with opportunities for career growth in a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in sustainable energy while developing your legal and analytical skills.
- Qualifications: Must have a law degree and strong analytical skills; knowledge of energy regulations is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 37451 - 37451 £ per year.
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £37,451 per annum to £44,638 per annum (London weighted salary) or £33,688 per annum to £40,498 per annum (Regional salary), dependant on experience
Grade: 7
Reporting Office: London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford
Persona: Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)
Closing Date: 17th August 2026 at 9am
Interview Dates: 21st August 2025 via MS Teams
Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more.
Join our L&Q Energy Team at L&Q and help shape the future of sustainable energy services in social housing. L&Q is one of the UK's largest housing associations, providing homes and services to around 250,000 residents across Greater London and Greater Manchester. Our purpose is simple: to provide social homes and landlord services that everyone can be proud of.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our L&Q Energy team, a fast-growing and innovative part of the business, at a pivotal time in its development. As a Contract & Commercial Analyst, you'll play a key role in supporting the commercial and regulatory success of our heat network, EV charging and solar PV portfolios.
Your impact in the role:
- Support L&Q Energy’s Ofgem authorisation programme under the Heat Networks (Market Framework) Regulations 2025, reviewing and updating supply agreements, customer contracts and framework documents against consumer protection and licensing requirements ahead of the 26 January 2027 statutory deadline.
- Maintain a central contracts register covering O&M contracts, energy supply agreements, metering contracts, EV charging contracts and PV offtake agreements, tracking expiry dates, break clauses and indexation reviews and flagging risks to the Head of Energy.
- Provide junior-level commercial analysis on contract terms, cost benchmarking and pricing structures, supporting procurement exercises, tender evaluations and negotiations under supervision.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments relevant to heat networks, EV and PV, including Ofgem guidance, DESNZ updates and statutory instruments, producing regulatory briefing notes and maintaining a regulatory change log.
- Support the preparation of IPG committee papers, governance submissions and executive briefings with a legal or commercial dimension, including adoption decisions, charge-routing analysis and regulatory position papers.
What you'll bring:
- A law degree (LLB or equivalent) – this is mandatory for the role.
- A sound understanding of contract law, commercial agreements and legal drafting, with the ability to review, interpret and summarise complex legal documents.
- Strong analytical and written communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments and disciplines.
- Desirable: knowledge of the Heat Networks (Market Framework) Regulations 2025 and Ofgem’s authorisation framework.
- Desirable: experience or academic exposure to energy, utilities or real estate law, and an understanding of consumer protection legislation relevant to regulated services.
- Desirable: experience using contracts management software or legal registers, and knowledge of procurement law and public sector frameworks.
If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk
About L&Q: We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Our purpose is simple – to provide social homes and landlord services that everyone can be proud of. 250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.
People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values, which outline our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q.
At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger – and they’re at the heart of everything we do. When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We’re proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. We’re a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we’ve introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It’s all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome.
Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.
Contract and Commercial Analyst in Stratford-upon-Avon employer: L&Q
As a Homeownership Account Lead, you will thrive in a supportive and dynamic work environment that values collaboration and innovation. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, while our commitment to employee growth ensures you have access to ongoing training and development opportunities. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the community, all while enjoying competitive benefits and a culture that prioritises work-life balance.
