Grid Policy Specialist
London, UK
Octopus Energy UK 🇬🇧 – Policy & Regulation /
Full-time /
Hybrid
Octopus Energy Group is a global leader in renewable energy and innovation. We are transforming the energy market by delivering affordable, green energy to millions of customers. At the heart of our success is a commitment to revolutionising how electricity networks operate and driving policies that unlock a clean, low-cost, and resilient energy future.
About the role
Energy networks are rapidly becoming the crucial bottleneck to achieving net zero. Constraints on the grid risk limiting our ability to build renewables, move clean power where it's needed, and meet our customer demand for low carbon tech like EVs, heat pumps and solar power.
As part of the Octopus global mission to drive decarbonisation in a way that benefits customers, we’re increasingly engaging on how energy networks are governed and managed. Influencing the policy and regulatory framework is absolutely crucial to making change happen in this sector.
We are seeking a professional with expertise in the energy sector and a motivation to learn more about the grid. The grid policy specialist will drive forward policy and regulatory solutions to the unique challenges facing the grid, as well as collaborating with network companies to make change happen. This could cover topics across market reform, network regulation, grid tech innovation, financing, supply chain, network competition and grid connections.
What you'll do...
- Engage with decision makers in government, Ofgem, NESO and network companies to help make Octopus voice heard
- Build consensus on Octopus policy positions and core messages for external stakeholders
- Develop and execute influence and engagement strategies on grid, working with our policy, strategy, communications and corporate affairs teams
- Respond to policy and regulatory consultations
- Engage and build relationships with network companies to find better ways of getting things done
- Collaborate with internal Octopus business units, including generation and energy services, to improve ways of working with the network companies
- Act as internal expert and advisor on grid policy and regulation across the Octopus group
What you'll need...
- Knowledge of energy policy - you don’t need to be an expert in network regulation today but should have an interest to learn
- Background/education in economics, political science, engineering, technology or another relevant field
- Able to write concisely about complex topics and build arguments that are supported by good quality data and analysis Ideally experience working or interacting with regulated networks or infrastructure
- Comfortable being a self starter and working in a culture with flat hierarchy, low process/admin overheads and a high degree of autonomy
- Commitment to the Octopus mission
💚 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! 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
Our process usually takes up to 4 weeks, but we’ll always do our best to flex around what works for you. Along the way, you’ll chat with our recruitment team and your Recruiter will help you throughout different stages. Got any burning questions before then? Drop us a message at hiring@octoenergy.com and we’d love to help!
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.
