Office/Team Assistant

Octopus Energy

3800

London, UK, United Kingdom

Posted on: 2024-06-12

Category: energy

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

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

Help us use technology to make a big green dent in the universe!

Kraken powers some of the most innovative global developments in energy.

We’re a technology company focused on creating a smart, sustainable energy system. From optimising renewable generation, creating a more intelligent grid and enabling utilities to provide excellent customer experiences, our operating system for energy is transforming the industry around the world in a way that benefits everyone.

It’s a really exciting time in energy. Help us make a real impact on shaping a better, more sustainable future.

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

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.

What you'll do

Work with the Kraken EAs and wider group EAs to manage a seamless welcome for all Kraken clients (including brainstorming a new welcome system if applicable), making sure that all external guests are registered with the building reception

Provide client refreshments & goodie bags for Kraken client meetings (including welcome drinks and lunch time food and our Kraken merchandise bags), as well as being the point person for any last minute client requests on the day (e.g last minute taxis)

Help with members of the wider Kraken team with managing their diaries, especially regarding client/external meetings and workshops, which may involve helping them book their travel (number of people tbc), book meeting rooms, liaise with the external clients, booking restaurants, booking taxis, booking couriers and other ad hoc tasks as required

Ensuring that the floor always looks presentable (filling up the Kraken merchandise, checking the meeting rooms before the meetings, floors are clear of mess)

To assist with the Office Manager with office management tasks as and when required

To assist the EAs with administrative tasks such as (but not limited to): Offsite arranging (such as venue sourcing, transport, communications to the team), updating Notion pages with current and relevant information, new starter onboarding (assisting managers with making sure building pass is ready, new laptop is ready etc)

To assist with Kraken events, such as Family Dinner set up (tech set up), assisting the EAs with team socials

Managing the Kraken merchandise, in terms of ordering for the office, maintaining the relationship with the vendors, sending merchandise to other offices and clients

Assist the EAs with holiday cover

Any other ad hoc duties as and when they arise

Flexibility with working hours, depending on client visitor’s needs

The role will be onsite in our London office (Oxford Circus)

What you'll love about us...

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

Visit our perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits

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