HEAD OF TRADING & RISK

Location: Kings Hill/Hybrid
Salary/package: From £66,837
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Take the lead on energy trading strategy at a national level.
We’re seeking a forward-thinking Head of Trading and Risk to join our team at LASER Energy. This is a unique opportunity to shape energy procurement strategy across the public sector, managing risk and unlocking value through innovation.

WHO WE ARE

LASER is a leading energy and carbon consultancy which is part of the Commercial Services Group (CSG) – the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading organisation. We support hundreds of public sector customers with procurement, carbon reduction, and energy strategy, reinvesting profits into local communities. In the years of 2020-2024 LASER spent £2.6bn purchasing energy on behalf of our customers.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

This is a pivotal leadership role overseeing LASER’s energy trading and risk management strategy. The Head of Trading and Risk ensures value for money for public sector customers through compliant, forward-thinking procurement. As part of the senior management team, you’ll contribute to strategic growth while driving operational and financial resilience.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Lead and implement flexible energy procurement strategies aligned with risk policies
• Develop and coach the energy procurement team to deliver successful trading outcomes
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with public sector and internal regulations
• Oversee trading positions and ensure accuracy in supplier reconciliations and purchasing
• Lead on innovation and development of new procurement services aligned with market needs
• Manage benchmarking and value-for-money tools for performance reporting
• Head quarterly governance panels, ensuring full documentation and delivery of outcomes
• Represent LASER at senior stakeholder engagements including government, regulators, and suppliers
• Design and implement a robust risk management framework across the energy portfolio
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and collaboration