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Octopus Energy

Head of Solar Operations

Octopus Energy

. Lead the Solar business unit as a true business leader .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeParis • FranceLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates strong business leadership in the solar industry, with a focus on strategic direction, P&L management, and team development. Capable of enhancing operational performance and profitability while fostering a collaborative and high-standard work culture.

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P&L ManagementBusiness AcumenTeam DevelopmentOperational LeadershipStrategic Direction

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Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationProactive ManagementAutonomous LeadershipEngagement of Multidisciplinary Teams
Industry Keywords
Solar Business UnitInstallation CapacityProfitability ImprovementField-Based TeamsOrganizational Structure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the Solar business unit as a true business leader
  • Set the strategic direction, take ownership of results, and build the organization needed to scale
  • Increase installation capacity without compromising quality and improve the business unit’s profitability in 2027
  • Define the business unit’s vision and development strategy
  • Make key structural decisions and determine geographic or product-line expansion
  • Represent the business unit internally and serve as the interface with Octopus Energy France, support functions, and other business units
  • Manage the P&L, profitability, and investments
  • Monitor and improve the profitability of every stage: sales, design, installation, and after-sales service
  • Prepare and defend group reporting figures
  • Develop team leaders and structure the organization
  • Support managers in their day-to-day roles
  • Structure the ramp-up of installation capacity with the technical teams
  • Engage the wider team and embody the company culture

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experience leading an operational business with field-based teams
  • Experience in residential solar is not required
  • Ability to read and present a P&L and defend the figures to senior leadership
  • Business acumen connecting operational performance with profitability
  • Willingness to spend regular time in the field
  • Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, with the Group
  • High standards, clarity, and respect in communication
  • Ability to engage multidisciplinary teams
  • Ability to support managers and help their teams develop
  • Comfortable working in a growing organization
  • Proactive, autonomous, and courageous in management

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equity participation
  • Flex-office
  • Excellent health insurance
  • Sustainable mobility allowance
  • Partial reimbursement of public transport costs above the statutory minimum
  • Special paid leave days to support involvement in a nonprofit project
  • An inclusive and equitable working environment