Senior Strategy Manager

Octopus Energy

. Develop and scale CNZ's strategic assets, including securing resources where necessary, to increase overall impact in alignment with CNZ's mission .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic asset development and operational excellence, with a strong focus on AI adoption and research ecosystem engagement. Proven ability to drive complex projects and foster a high-performing culture through effective communication and analytical skills.

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Strategy Consulting ExperienceC-Level Executive CollaborationAI Adoption InitiativesResearch Ecosystem EngagementFundraising Project Support

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Hard Skills

Analytical SkillsCritical ThinkingProject ManagementResearch DevelopmentMarket InsightsProblem SolvingWriting SkillsAmbiguity ManagementRisk AssessmentOperational Excellence

Soft Skills

Independent WorkEntrepreneurial InstinctCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationCultural Leadership

Tools & Technologies

AI-Based TechnologiesOpen Source Technologies

Industry Keywords

Philanthropic FundingGrant FundingVenture-Backed StartupsEnergy SectorThird Party Partnerships

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Open Source

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and scale CNZ's strategic assets, including securing resources where necessary, to increase overall impact in alignment with CNZ's mission
Lead research, market insights, and intelligence by curating external thinking and partnering with leading third parties
Use inventive methods to shape the research programme
Drive strategic and tactical projects from problem to delivery and contribute to other projects
Support fundraising projects and potentially unusual or complex field trials or modelling partnerships
Own and deliver strategic organisational development initiatives, including driving AI adoption across the business
Work closely with the CEO and executive team to drive operational excellence
Champion a high-performing culture of rapid execution and seamless information flow
Work across the Centre for Net Zero leadership team to increase the reach and impact of its work, at times operating similarly to a chief of staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Around 5+ years experience in a strategy consulting setting, or working closely with C-level executives or founders in a venture-backed startup
Demonstrable interest in the research ecosystem, in the UK and internationally
Strong interest in energy and ability to learn quickly and communicate complex topics across sectors
Proven ability to work independently, drive multiple priorities simultaneously, and see projects through to completion
Entrepreneurial instinct and ability to shape ambiguity into opportunity and distinguish productive risk-taking from imprudent decision making
Strong writing, analytical skills, and critical thinking
Ability to identify and explain overconfident or incorrect AI contributions
Able to work from CNZ's office near Oxford Circus a minimum of three days per week to start
Experience securing philanthropic, foundation, or grant funding is a bonus
Recent experience using AI-based technologies to improve organisations, teams, and products is a bonus
Experience with open source technologies, tools, and communities is a bonus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible salary matching based on experience
Perks and employee benefits through the UK perks hub
Flexible interview process
Interview accommodations customised for individual needs
Equal-opportunity and inclusive work environment