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. Our efforts have not gone unnoticed and we are pleased to announce that we now have the full support and backing of Octopus Energy, an award-winning UK energy supplier who share our passion and values.
As we enter the stage of rapid commercialisation and growth we are building 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.
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What you'll do - Act as first point of contact, keyholder and and day to day manager of the centre
- Order and maintain the centre’s IT equipment and office supplies
- Manage varying budgets for stock, projects, centre improvements
- Working with our Programme and Finance Coordinator regarding basic financial administration?
- Managing vendors, deliveries, and ad hoc scheduling of couriers
- Working with our engineering and software teams to evolve and improve the space
- Admin and project management support to a wide range of teams
- Ensuring that Health and Safety procedures are followed, including such things as making sure the correct PPE is used, that we have a sufficient number of trained fire wardens and first aiders
- Facilities management including paying bills, ordering office furniture, and maintaining routine maintenance for equipment – PAT testing, lift inspections, smoke detectors etc
- Helping organize and coordinate events ranging from large technology meetups to media events with key personnel.
- And more!
What you'll need- Excellent organisation skills, taking full ownership and responsibility of getting things done
- Experience working in a people focused role
- Experience with general office management
It would be great if you had- Experience working in a fast paced environment
- Experience working in an engineering/ lab environment
- Experience working with and managing several contracting firms
- An understanding of the flexibility energy market
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
- Visit our perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits
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Ideally you will be based in the Greater Manchester and happy to come into the office a couple of days per week! But we appreciate that things have changed and flexibility is at the top of everyone's agenda, so if you would rather be remote please let us know.
If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.
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.