Graduate Operator

Type: Graduate
Region: London

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.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.We’re looking for a Head of System Operators for our Network Intelligence product offering with a passion for renewable energy and the decarbonization mission, who wants to join a rapidly growing energy tech scale-up. This is a rare opportunity to lead the strategy and development of our Network monitoring business with an international industry leader.You will be responsible for accelerating the growth of Kraken’s Network proposition by leading the company’s strategy and working closely with key energy stakeholders including regulators, network operators and vertically integrated utilities.An ideal applicant will be an experienced leader, comfortable in external settings, adept at building deep stakeholder relationships, able to roll up their sleeves to understand the details of the product. Revolutionise the way networks function, move beyond monitoring data to deep insights, combining data streams in novel ways, supporting network system operators move towards dynamic operation, synthesising and simplifying network intelligence. In short you will be key to the green network transitionCreate the strategy of the network intelligence value proposition.Manage the inherent tension between absolute security and reliability, and the change required in network operation to function in a high flexibility environment (high renewables penetration, high penetration of smart consumer loads, grid scale storage)Earn trust with key audiences including vertically integrated utilities, network operators and regulators.Provide thought leadership to influence legislation, regulatory frameworks and network operations, including contributing to the development of open markets for flexible assets (grid scale batteries, consumer DER)We have a track record of results globally in the policy space, and expect to have a measurable impact on how networks function in the coming decade as we expand our footprint – we’re looking for an inspirational leader who can drive results, create meaningful change and generate insights.Work closely with the product team to shape the product roadmap, consistent with achieving net zero through technological change at lowest cost.A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, ideally in a similar role at another climate/energy tech software companyBachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferredDemonstrated aptitude to both generate strategic insights and ensure detailed robust analysis?’Track record of delivering results on high profile projects.Excellent interpersonal skills to work well with colleagues on the Kraken business development team, achieve objectives through effective influencing, and establish credibility with regulatory officials, utilities and other key stakeholdersComfort working with ambiguity in a low-structure, fast-paced environment, juggling multiple projects, and meeting tight deadlinesWhere 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 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 peopleVisit our perks hub – Octopus Employee BenefitsNeed 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. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success.