Senior Manager – Learning & Skills (Technical)

Help us make a big green dent in the universe. We’re on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and we need loads more people to help us make our vision a reality.

At Octopus Energy Services, we are the install power that unlocks Low Carbon Technology in homes across the UK. Our teams are at the forefront of delivering Smart Meters, Solar PV, EV chargers and Heat Pumps, and the incredible customer experience that Octopus prides itself on. 

We’re growing quickly and we’ve got big plans to install low carbon tech in tens of thousands of homes across the UK every year. Key to achieving this is ensuring that we have highly skilled teams to deliver – now and into the future. 

We’re hiring for a Senior Manager, Learning & Skills (programmes) to build and shape learning and upskilling programmes in leadership & performance. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in developing the incredible talent that delivers our products and services. 

This role will be remote, with regular travel to our sites across the UK (primarily England and Wales).  

What you’ll do

• You’ll lead the end-to-end development and delivery of critical learning and upskilling programmes, making sure they’re continuously improved and linked to performance outcomes. 
• You’ll consult, collaborate and partner with leaders and subject matter experts from across the organisation, to identify learning needs and skills gaps, and scope and get buy-in for targeted learning programmes.
• You’ll lead programme teams made up of learning design, digital learning and delivery expertise to develop, deliver and maintain relevant learning solutions.
• You’ll manage project plans, communications, share updates and outcomes with relevant stakeholders. 
• You’ll shape and execute learning & skills strategies and plans that align with business goals, developing business cases to support ongoing investment.
• You’ll be focussed on continuous improvement and evaluate learning efficacy, measure ROI and impact on performance.
• You’ll always be ahead of the demand curve and up to date with learning and tech innovation, actively integrating insights into the solutions we’ll need as we scale.
• You’ll take a skills-first approach, using skills data to inform learning priorities, measure impact and to drive a culture of upskilling and agile workforce development.

What you’ll need

• Expertise and experience of shaping and delivering impactful learning and performance strategies and programmes, managing plans, budgets, and using data to inform decisions.
• A proven track record in leading cross functional projects teams to deliver and evaluate impactful blended learning and upskilling programmes. 
• A strong knowledge of adult learning principles, leadership and management development, and performance practices.
• Demonstrable experience of shaping and delivering leadership programmes. 
• Comfort getting up to speed on technical skills – this role will work with different technical specialists without necessarily having a background in all technical areas yourself.
• You’ll thrive on collaboration and be able to communicate and influence at all levels across technical and non-technical teams.
• Be curious and comfortable working in high-ambiguity, fast-paced environments where you drive clarity and decisions (and be willing to test and learn quickly). 
• Empathetic leadership style, capable of building trusted relationships across the business. 
• Be flexible and happy travelling to different offices and sites when needed.

If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you.

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!

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. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we’re looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.

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