We're on a mission to make a big green dent in the universe by building a truly sustainable energy system globally.
That means making power greener, smarter, and more affordable for everyone.
We put customers at the heart of everything we do: with always-fair prices, transparency and outrageous customer service.
We drive system change: with transformative tech to make renewable energy the norm and end global reliance on fossil fuels.
Octopus Energy Group is made up of 10 businesses spanning 6 countries across 3 continents, including: Octopus Energy Retail, Kraken Technologies, Octopus Energy Generation, Kraken Flex, Octopus Electric Vehicles, and the Octopus Centre for Net Zero. More on OEG @ octopusenergy.group
What we do. Electric Car Leasing
Why we do it. Greener. Fairer. Future.
Are you a high performing strategy consultant looking to move into a market-leading, rapidly growing, green business? Would you suit a highly varied role, working in a close-knit and high-impact team, directly supporting the continued growth of the Octopus Electric Vehicles business? Then read on…..
At Octopus EV, our Salary Sacrifice Commercial Insights team is the engine that transforms data into strategy for our Salary Sacrifice product. We are a small, dynamic group responsible for using in-depth analysis to unlock business growth and improve profitability for our market-leading salary sacrifice product.
We tackle complex and critical commercial questions—from optimising our pricing and product mix to identifying new opportunities. Our work directly informs strategic decisions and activities across the business, putting you at the heart of how we scale and innovate.
Simply put, we turn analysis into action, helping Octopus EV stay ahead in the rapidly evolving electric vehicle landscape.
The role is based in Central London and you would be expected to be in the office a minimum of 3 days per week.
About us
The electric revolution has arrived - and from 2035 you’ll no longer be able to buy a new petrol or diesel car in the UK.
We’re building a whole new way for drivers to join the electric charge and not only learn about and shop for their EV online, but experience a 'lease for life' through an industry changing customer experience. This is the chance to join one of the UK’s most exciting start-ups – making it easy for individuals and businesses to go electric by getting their car, charger and energy all in one cracking deal.
Octopus Electric Vehicles launched in 2018 to make it seamless to switch to cleaner, greener driving. Our mission is to drive sustainable change, decarbonise the planet and provide our customers with fair pricing and a fantastic experience.
We're an Octopus Energy company—an innovative new energy supplier. We are part of the Octopus Energy Group, which seeks to improve the lives of millions of people by transforming the industries we operate in. The Octopus Group incorporates Octopus Energy, Octopus Healthcare, Octopus Investments, Octopus Property, Octopus Ventures and Octopus Labs.
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Key Responsibilities
As a key member of the Commercial Insights team, you will be a strategic partner, driving data-driven decisions that shape the future of our Octopus EV salary sacrifice product. You will lead end-to-end analysis projects, often working across multiple concurrent initiatives. Your core responsibilities will include:Lead strategic analysis: Own and deliver commercial analysis projects that identify new opportunities, optimise performance, and solve key business challenges related to our EV salary sacrifice offering.Generate data-driven insights: Analyse complex datasets to develop and test hypotheses, uncovering and surfacing actionable insights on areas including conversion, pricing strategies, product mix and customer behaviour.Drive business performance: Translate your analysis into clear, strategic recommendations aimed at improving key commercial metrics and driving performance.Build analytical tools: Design and build commercial models, dashboards, and other analytical tools that embed data-driven decision-making across the organisation.Challenge the status quo: Use data to proactively identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement within our current processes and product offerings, supporting a culture of continuous improvement.Communicate effectively: Develop compelling presentations and documents to communicate complex findings and recommendations to senior leaders and cross-functional teams. Coach team members to improve their communication skills.Collaborate broadly: Work closely with stakeholders across the business, including Marketing, Growth, Product, and Operations, to understand their needs and deliver targeted, impactful insights.Support strategic growth: Contribute to high-level strategic projects, such as market entry strategies or potential acquisitions, providing the necessary data and commercial perspective.Who you are
Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a commercial insights, corporate strategy, or strategy consulting roleStrategic Thinking: Demonstrated ability to structure and solve complex, unstructured business problems using strategic frameworks and data.Quantitative Skills: Strong analytical and quantitative abilities, including a high degree of proficiency in developing robust Excel/Google Sheets models. Proficiency in SQL experience is highly desirable.Communication: Exceptional communication and "storytelling" skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, compelling narratives for a variety of audiences.Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.Curiosity & Resilience: A proactive mindset, a desire to challenge assumptions, and a comfort with navigating ambiguity and working with limited or imperfect data.Industry Interest: A demonstrable passion for clean energy, EVs, and the broader energy transition.💚 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 Group 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! 🎁 Visit our perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits
🏆 Octopus Electric Vehicles, part of the Octopus Energy Group, won the Sunday Times best company to work for in 2024. We were named 6th out of the top 100 start-ups to work for by Tempo in 2025 and on Glassdoor we were voted 50 best places to work in 2022. 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
P.s. 🐶 just to let you know, we are dog friendly company so you may see our 4 legged friends in the offices - feel free to bring yours! Rest assured though, we've taken lots of precautions for those who have allergies