Chief Operating Officer

Would you like to join the next industrial revolution?

Kyoto’s mission: Empower industries with renewable thermal energy.

At Kyoto Group, we are on a mission to make renewable energy the easy choice for industries.

Our innovative thermal battery technology enables industries to replace fossil fuels with clean electricity for heat production - without compromising efficiency, stability, or cost. Since industrial heat accounts for nearly half of global energy consumption, our solutions are crucial in driving a sustainable transition.

By storing renewable energy as heat and making it available when needed, we empower industries to embrace variable energy sources like wind and solar. Kyoto Group is more than a company - it’s a movement towards a greener future.

About the role

As the Chief Operating Officer at Kyoto Group, you will be pivotal in scaling operational excellence across our growing renewable energy platform. You will work closely with the CEO and executive leadership to translate our strategic vision into seamless execution, ensuring that all operational functions are aligned, efficient, and driving impact. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a purpose-driven company, accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy.

This position is based at our Office in Seville, Spain, and requires travel for visits to sites, suppliers, manufacturers, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee day-to-day operations across all business functions, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop and implement operational strategies that support growth and enhance performance across the organisation.
• Collaborate with the executive team to shape long-term business planning and drive cross-functional execution.
• Build and lead high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, agility, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor key operational metrics, analyse performance, and drive data-informed decision-making.
• Oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management to ensure operational sustainability.
• Support international expansion, supply chain optimisation, and new market entry strategies.

Required skills & experience

• 10+ years of senior operational leadership experience, ideally in renewable energy, cleantech, or a related high-growth sector.
• Experience in managing suppliers and partners.
• Experience running a pre-assembly factory setup.
• Oversee selected and managed sub-suppliers for transport, installation and commissioning.
• Proven track record of scaling operations and leading through rapid growth or transformation.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing complex budgets and operational plans.
• Exceptional leadership, people management, and communication skills.
• Experience with strategic planning, process improvement, and organisational development.
• Familiarity with digital tools, platforms, and data systems that enable operational efficiency.
• Strong communication skills with a high proficiency in oral and written English.

Who are you?

• Entrepreneurial spirit, integrity, self-motivation, and passion for your work.
• Passionate about renewable energy and committed to driving the transition to a low-carbon economy, you are eager to contribute to a mission-driven organisation.
• You excel in dynamic and fast-growing environments, adapting quickly to change while maintaining a high standard of excellence.
• Your ability to collaborate across teams, communicate effectively, and navigate evolving priorities makes you a valuable asset in an ambitious and forward-thinking company.

Are you eager to be part of a fast-growing scale-up that’s accelerating the energy transition?

At Kyoto, we empower our employees with the freedom and responsibility to take on challenges, innovate, and drive real impact in the fight against climate change.

We foster a diverse and collaborative work environment where people from different backgrounds come together to achieve a shared mission—providing renewable thermal energy to industries. Kyoto offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits plan (including medical, travel, life insurance, and pension), and a workplace that values flexibility, growth, and team spirit.

Market & Products

Kyoto's core strategy involves selling and operating Heatcube thermal batteries, which enable industrial consumption of low-cost heat derived from surplus solar and wind energy (i.e., during periods of low-priced electricity). Additionally, Kyoto operates an Energy Management System—a remote-control solution that optimises renewable energy consumption for cost efficiency and carbon neutrality. Our dual focus is to provide end-users with an affordable, carbon-neutral heat product while offering balancing services and flexibility solutions to power producers and grid operators.

Culture & Values

At Kyoto Group, our values are the cornerstone of our identity, guiding our daily actions. We deeply care for our people and planet, reflecting our commitment to a sustainable future. Our unwavering determination fuels our ambition, driving us to focus on solutions instead of problems. We approach every endeavour dedicated to making a positive impact with enthusiasm and passion.

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