Centre Manager
Manchester
Operations 🏢 – Office /
Full-time /
On-site
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.
KrakenFlex
The energy industry is undergoing the largest transformation since industrialisation at an unprecedented rate of change and we are positioning ourselves to be at the heart of that change.
Our aim is to be the leading global provider of solutions that enable customers to release £30bn of value per annum from distributed energy resources (DERs). We are building a Software as a Service (SaaS) subscription business with a global addressable market of £2.4 billion per annum, by digitally connecting hundreds of thousands of DERs with energy markets.
We have already attained a market leading position and KrakenFlex is a recognised thought leader and innovator in the industry.
We have recently opened a technology centre in Manchester to test energy assets such as electric vehicles, solar panels, and heat pumps, to smart enable them and to bring on a greener grid. As well as hardtesting assets, this will also provide a show space to facilitate innovative testing, meaning that day to day we’re welcoming and liaising with manufacturers, engineering firms, and hardware firms.
We are looking for a Centre Manager to act as the primary contact for this facility. You will manage the daily running of the centre which could include ordering equipment, supporting projects, administrative duties, as well as maintaining a safe and positive environment for work. You will be joining an experienced and energetic team of Office Managers across the Octopus Energy Group, with a culture that fosters collaboration, fluidity, and the application of fresh and original thinking to the creation of a new energy system. Ideally, you have experience in office or facilities management, but the most important thing we look for is the energy and passion to help build and shape the future within a collaborative, agile, community-based environment.
What you'll do
- Maintain and manage a large, well used technology workspace, used by both office workers and engineers working on smart energy assets
- Manage the evolution of the space to meet different needs
- Work closely with internal and external stakeholders
- Ensure assets are installed
- Maintain the high level of health and safety compliance
- Manage internal and external events
- Showcase our space to relevant external parties
- Facilitate the onboarding of cutting edge energy devices in our tech centre (EVs / heat pumps / solar etc)
What you'll need
- Strong experience maintaining a fast paced and vibrant office and/ or warehouse space
- Experience running and facilitating events- both internal and external
- Experience in maintaining Health and Safety standards and/ or running Health and Safety programmes
- Experience maintaining an environment for electrical engineering (desirable)
- You will need a valid drivers licence for this role
- You'll need to be able to work on site in Manchester city centre 4 days per week
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.
