Director of recruitment, training and skills

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Octopus Energy Full time

Be part of something big at Octopus Energy Services. We are on a mission to lead the global renewable energy revolution and we need more people to join us in making this vision a reality.

Are you the one to lead our people and green skills teams in the UK?

We are not your traditional company when it comes to people management. We have an exceptional in-house onboarding team who handle training, recruitment, and people systems. Our focus is on providing great customer experiences and creating compelling reasons for people to join us.

If you are passionate about understanding why people make the choices they do and have experience leading teams, then you might be the one we're looking for.

At Octopus Energy, we value accountability, quick decision-making, and a non-traditional approach. We are rapidly growing and need highly skilled teams to deliver our products and services efficiently.

What you'll be responsible for:

  • Setting long-term talent attraction and skills strategy
  • Owning market analysis for a sustainable talent pipeline
  • Building a nationwide skills academy
  • Positioning Octopus as a leading skills provider in the UK
  • Managing a team for effective talent attraction and recruitment
  • Collaborating with different teams across the company

What you'll need:

  • Experience leading large, multi-functional teams
  • Experience in a hyper-growth, tech-enabled environment
  • Experience in managing real estate projects and operations teams
  • A track record of working in complex regulatory environments
  • A passion for driving impact
  • Comfort with technical issues and products

Why you'll enjoy working here:

  • Octopus Energy offers a unique culture where you can learn, decide, and build quickly
  • Employee perks and benefits that truly matter

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you

Ready to take your career to the next level with Octopus Energy? Let us know if you need any specific accommodations for your interview process.

We encourage everyone, regardless of background, to apply. Our focus is on finding genuinely decent and empathetic individuals to join our team in driving our success. Octopus Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a fair and inclusive work environment for all.


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