Director - Commercial Development Projects (Permanent)
2 weeks ago
As part of the wider Octopus Energy group, Octopus Energy Generation (“OEGEN”) sources, invests in and actively manages a range of utility scale renewable energy assets. 120 professionals team as we continue to scale our investments base of c£6bn and 3.5GW+ of renewable projects (mostly operational or in construction).
The OEGEN Development Team focuses on investing into the development stage of renewable energy.
We are flexible in our structuring and acquire equity stakes from minorities to 100% in renewable energy developers, enter into joint ventures and development service agreements. We get inspired by entrepreneurial management teams with whom we want to work long term and accelerate their growth not only through funding, but also through growth strategy coaching, filling skill gaps and bringing synergies with a wider Octopus business.
Our funds have mandates to invest into multiple renewable technologies, and our current portfolio includes developers of utility-scale solar, rooftop solar, onshore wind, floating offshore wind and storage. The team is split into origination/execution and portfolio management, everyone working on deals is involved on managing companies after acquisition. Seven out of twelve people have a first-hand experience in developing renewable projects. We speak five languages and come from seven nationalities. We love the impact we create on the planet and communities, working with each other and have fun along the way. The Investment Director will be a key senior member of the OEGEN Development Team working closely with everyone at OEGEN. Together with other directors in the Development Team, you will lead the team's overall investment strategy, setting objectives, delivering on them and setting the team’s culture.
The first stage of the process will include a run through of our company culture, as well as a conversation around what is important for you in your next role.
Be responsible for the overall team’s performance (including processes, training, team dynamic, recruitment, etc).
Mentor and coach team members, take on people management responsibilities, set the team culture.
Originate bilateral development deals in various countries and technologies to ensure a robust pipeline for all funds managed by OEGEN.
Be responsible for the performance of our investments: supervise and manage the portfolio companies, potentially as a board member or an observer, and support the growth of teams that OEGEN has already invested in and work towards their value realisation.
Lead fundraising efforts, including defining investment strategy, pitching to investors, fund structuring.
Commercial mindset, able to own investment decision making.
Be a pro-active and self-starting senior leader who has a strong sense of ownership, “can do” attitude, strong team spirit and ability to grow team members.
Understanding of financial valuation theories coupled with core accounting and tax structuring skills.
Project management and organisational skills. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We won best company to work for in 2022, on Glassdoor we we're 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
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