project coordinator London, England
Octopus Energy
Full Time
London, England
61603 - 37394 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Help us make a big green dent in the universe. We're on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and we need loads more people to help us make our vision a reality.
We’re already working hard to change the future of energy across the world - from large solar and wind energy projects which harness the abundant natural resources we have both on land and at sea; to more localised people-led renewable generation in the form of the Octopus Fan Club and the Collective - we’re committed to driving the green energy revolution faster than ever before.
We are moving to a world that is increasingly electric, in more ways than one. We know the future’s green; and we need cleaner, connected, sustainable energy generation to power our modern lifestyles. The heat in our homes and the energy in our cars will all come from electricity.
But there is one fundamental problem. The current system for enabling new renewable generation does not match the timescales in which we need it. Wind farms can take anywhere from 7 to 10 years to be built, hamstrung by the inefficiencies in the system and an outdated approach to development.
We are on the cusp of a global energy transition. With the energy crisis driving sky-high wholesale energy prices, customers are bearing the brunt of the inefficiencies in the energy system. It’s never been more critical that we dramatically overhaul where our energy comes from. Renewable energy is the cheapest form of energy generation, has the ability to be the quickest deployed, can play a central role in energy security and will be the key component in ambitions to reach net zero.
Using a tech-led approach, we’ve identified a huge opportunity to develop new ‘people driven’ onshore wind projects.
Our Fan Club proposition - where customers living locally to a Fan (wind turbine) can access cheaper energy when the wind is blowing - has been pivotal in showcasing the benefits that local generation can bring to nearby communities. In response, we've had over 20,000 communities reach out wanting a Fan in their area. Our data-dating platform Winder (Tinder for Wind!) has also identified land with the potential for over 2.3GW of new British onshore wind, all with strong local support.
We’re looking for curious and tenacious individuals who aren’t afraid to question the status-quo as we build a new model focused purely on delivering the cheapest energy possible for customers. Your role will be part of a team that is tasked to deliver onshore wind projects in this new landscape and work on overhauling systemic inefficiencies at all stages of development.
What you'll do
- Lead on all events for the innovation development team within Generation - owning and designing the event plan, putting forward the budget, and executing alongside the wider team
- Deliver project opportunities, specifically onshore wind, through external engagement throughout the industry and further afield
- Be the point of contact for reactive project opportunities - the turbine we installed at Glastonbury took us six weeks to deliver and is a perfect example of the need for speed and diligent project management
- Supporting the wider team on projects within the development pool - we are in the process of significant scale-up and love enthusiastic people who spot opportunities and ways to be proactive
- Support in early-stage project development - we're people-led in how we develop so there are lots of ways to add value here
What you'll need
- To be naturally curious about renewables and the climate, with an aptitude to pick up things quickly - it would be a bonus if you have worked in this sector previously!
- To be naturally curious about renewables and the climate, with an aptitude to pick up things quickly
- An interest or background in event planning or project management
- Confidence in communicating with Senior External Stakeholders as well as working with Senior members of our Generation team and wider areas of the business
- A can-do attitude, with a willingness to learn and take charge of this area of the business
- To be proactive and comfortable in a reactive, unscripted setting - we often have to deliver against quite tight time pressures so this is key for the success of the role
Why else you'll love it here
- Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!
- Octopus Energy is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We won best company to work for in 2022, on Glassdoor we were voted 50 best places to work in 2022 and our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. We’ve also been placed in the top 10 companies for senior leadership
- Visit our UK perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits
If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.
Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
Octopus Energy
https://octopusenergy.group
London, United Kingdom
Greg Jackson
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Private
Energy & Utilities
2016
