Policy Manager

Octopus Energy

3800

London, UK, United Kingdom

Posted on: 2023-02-01

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

Centre for Net Zero (CNZ) is an impact-driven research unit established by Octopus Energy in 2021. We deliver pioneering research to make the future energy system a reality and work at the intersection of tech, energy and climate. Through our access to millions of Octopus Energy data sets and customers globally, we use field trials, experimentation and modelling to design a people-centred future energy system. Our impact-driven focus means that we translate research and analysis into action, working with governments, policy-makers, academics and urban leaders from around the world to deliver systemic change.

Applicants should note that whilst we are part of the Octopus Energy Group of companies and work closely with other group companies including Octopus Energy, we are an autonomous and separate organisation that sets our own research agenda.

We are looking for an experienced policy professional with good accompanying communications experience. This role will both lead and support policy, communications, campaigns and engagement activities focused on bridging the gap between CNZ’s raw research findings, and real world energy system change. The candidate will draw on their knowledge of the energy industry and its political and policy environment to build relationships and influence diverse stakeholders.

CNZ’s research is novel, so the candidate will need to be comfortable leading and directly contributing to activities where the thinking is new and original and the ability to fall back on established views is limited. You will regularly need to get to grips with technical concepts and analyse and interpret data, synthesising research findings and sharing implications with policy-makers and industry to drive meaningful change.

Closing date: 12:00 on February 15th 2023

If you are interested in the Centre for Net Zero please send us over your details along with a bit about you and why you're interested.

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

Ideate, support, develop and deliver integrated engagement campaigns on behalf of CNZ, designed to engage key international political stakeholders and push the boundaries of energy policy-making

Support CNZ’s programme of events to increase their political and policy impact

Lead content strategy and development for CNZ’s ‘Clean Energy Cities’ programme, working closely with the CEC programme research manager to support CEC goals

Work closely with the Director of External Affairs to identify opportunities to raise awareness of the Centre, including newsjacking and responding to relevant political and industry media stories

What you'll need

An entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to move at speed, under a level of ambiguity that comes with a start-up environment with small teams

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent CNZ at high profile international industry events and media platforms

Strong relationship building skills, with a desire to grow networks and widen CNZ’s connections

It would be great if you had

Experience working in or closely with the energy industry and a good working understanding of related technologies and markets, particularly in the consumer realm.

A strong political and energy industry network, ideally both nationally and internationally

Experience of the policymaking process. Practical experience leading consultations and developing primary or secondary legislation would be an advantage

Strong experience in developing political engagement campaigns from scratch, building coalitions and consensus around innovations that can drive change

Experience of creating comms strategies, pitching to media outlets, drafting comment pieces and op-eds

Experience working with city leaders or local authorities and an understanding of the local decision making process

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

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