Executive Assistant - 12 Month FTC (Maternity Cover) at Octopus Energy

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Renewable Energy, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

At least 3+ years’ experience supporting a C-suite executive (need to hit the ground running)
Calm under pressure, able to juggle different tasks and priorities without dropping the ball
Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Friendly and approachable, no task too big or small
Able to put yourself in others’ shoes
Solutions driven
Exceptionally organised with efficient time management and ability to prioritise effectively
Ideally experienced with Google Suite

Responsibilities

Act as the primary point of contact among executives, employees, and clients
Extensive calendar management, coordinating meetings across various time zones
Arrange travel and accommodation, sometimes at short notice with last-minute changes
Inbox management, helping monitor and respond to important emails
Be a second pair of eyes and ears on the ground as the right-hand person
Take on some Co-Sec duties: coordinate quarterly Board meetings and Audit Committee meetings, involving contact with Board members and their EAs
Minute taking of Audit Committee meetings
Prepare briefing notes ahead of external meetings and events
Provide cross-functional support (e.g., marketing, onboarding, recruitment, accounting); communicate finance-related internal communications via Slack
Provide administrative support for corporate tickets, summit registrations, and event passes
Organise team social events, booking venues and scheduling activities
Assist in organising, hosting, and running internal and external events
Meet and greet guests in the London office
Coordinate catering and hospitality for client workshops, office visits, and partner meetings
Manage expense submissions, reconciliations, and tracking
Work alongside the EA team, being a team player and offering support and advice

Skills

Calendar Management

Travel Coordination

Inbox Management

Board Meeting Coordination

Minute Taking

Co-Sec Duties

Briefing Notes

Cross-Functional Support

Octopus Energy

Provides affordable green energy solutions

About Octopus Energy

Octopus Energy provides affordable green energy solutions to households and businesses across multiple countries, including the UK, US, Japan, Germany, New Zealand, and Australia. The company focuses on the renewable energy market and utilizes technology and data to enhance its services. Its main product offerings include direct energy sales to consumers and the licensing of its proprietary Kraken technology platform to other energy providers. This platform helps streamline energy management and improve customer experience. Unlike many competitors, Octopus Energy emphasizes sustainability and offers additional services such as electric vehicle solutions. The company's goal is to make green energy accessible and affordable while promoting the use of renewable resources.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$2,476.6MTotal Funding

GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Automotive & Transportation, EnergyIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Hours

Company Equity

OE Group Share Scheme

Risks

Increased competition in renewable energy may impact market share.

Rapid international expansion exposes Octopus to geopolitical risks.

£3 billion repayment to UK government could strain financial resources.

Differentiation

Octopus Energy's Kraken platform optimizes energy usage for zero-bill homes.

The company leads in electric aircraft charging with AeroVolt collaboration.

Octopus Energy's global reach includes partnerships in Brazil and Japan.

Upsides

'Zero Bills' initiative could revolutionize sustainable living in the UK.

Partnership with Energisa opens South American renewable energy market.

Investment in Ocergy enhances offshore wind capabilities globally.

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