octoenergy - Octopus Energy Group - Portfolio Manager - Development Portfolio Management (12-month FTC)

London (GB)3w ago

In Office EMEA Investment Fund Manager Development Manager Petroleum Engineer Reporting Governance Portfolio Management Board Support Records Management

Requirements

• Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record in managing investments, assets and/or development pipelines against investment objectives delivery. • To be a pro-active and self-starting senior team member who has a strong sense of ownership, “can do” attitude, strong team spirit and ability to grow team members. • Proficiency in financial modelling, accounting, project management, data and reporting. • Experience in establishing and managing corporate governance structures. • Experience managing and driving strategic initiatives for a portfolio of businesses/developers with renewable assets • Great communication and interpersonal skills, adept at engaging and influencing a diverse stakeholder group. • Preferably but not mandatory experience in sales of renewables energy assets (development, in construction or operational).

Responsibilities

• Commercial Management: • Be responsible for the commercial management of multiple development pipelines, working closely with developers to ensure delivery of investment objectives and progress of projects through development milestones to ready to build. • Be the first point of contact with each developer, manage day-to-day coordination and communication with developers and lead operational reviews of pipelines. • Lead on value maximisation of each development project including time of exit, sale preparation, revenue contracting, last mile development and other activities ensuring the best returns to investors on exit. • Provide strategic oversight and direct management of portfolio companies, providing briefings and solutions to decision makers (such as board directors and fund managers). • Monitor valuation and financial performance of investments to optimise returns and conduct regular assessments of investment and overall portfolio performance against objectives. • Identify and mitigate risks related to the performance of the portfolio, enhancing investment resilience and performance. • Governance Oversight: • Be responsible for implementing, maintaining and enhancing governance frameworks to ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulatory requirements. • Work closely with senior management and shareholders of portfolio companies and partners to ensure that governance practices are well-managed and operational processes are optimised. • Be an active member of operational committees and an observer on boards. • Team Leadership and Support: • Work within a team of commercial managers and will role model execution of day-to-day role, while fostering a culture of empowerment and continuous improvement. • Work closely with OEGEN Fund Managers to deliver the overarching fund objectives. • Be responsible for reporting against the development and investment KPIs.

Benefits

• 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 were named the UK's top company to work for in 2025, and we ranked in the top ten in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. 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 • If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you, tell us what you care about, why Octopus feels right and most importantly, bring us the real you! Applying for jobs can be a bit scary so have a nose through some of our tips first 🚀 • P.S. 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 [email protected] and we’d love to help! • 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!