Octopus in Colour Internship 2026 - Flexibility - Project Management

We are an international energy supply company who put customers at the heart of everything we do. We empower our people to give outrageously good customer service, and fight to make energy fairer, more affordable, and more accessible for all. We are striving to halt the climate emergency by unlocking a smart, 100% green grid. We are using technology to transform the energy system; making electricity green and affordable, creating one-of-a-kind energy innovations.

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To achieve Net Zero emissions, greater grid flexibility is essential to cope with a growing range of low carbon technologies making up the power sector as well as enable the decarbonisation of heating and transport.

Octopus Energy is at the forefront of the energy transition and developing innovation to meet the grand system challenges of decarbonisation. You will be a key member of the team that develops transformational solutions and rapidly implements these to meet the urgent and global need for energy flexibility. Here is an example of the transformative work our team has been able to undertake.

We are looking for a Flexibility Intern to join our fast growing team. This role sits at the heart of our Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) programme, working closely with the Programme Manager to ensure our pilots and infrastructure projects are delivered successfully. As part of this, you will support our projects, ranging from high-level stakeholder reporting to hands-on testing at our dedicated facilities.

• Programme management support: Assist the V2G Programme Manager in tracking milestones, managing documentation, and ensuring project work streams stay on schedule.

 
• Data visualisation & reporting: Design and maintain a V2G Programme Dashboard to provide clear, actionable insights for senior management and external stakeholders.
 
• Operational testing: Support the commissioning and testing of hardware at our dedicated V2G test facility in Slough. This may involve occasional travel to site to assist with live data collection and equipment monitoring.
 

• Business support: Provide ad hoc support across the wider Flexibility team as business needs evolve, ensuring we remain agile in a fast-paced market.
  Present findings to an internal audience

We’re looking for someone with an interest in grid flexibility and smart energy systems. In addition to this, someone who has the ability to relate to individuals and engage with other team members. You won’t need to have any prior experience or knowledge in flexibility, however you should be able to demonstrate a reasonable level of ability and interest. We’re looking for candidates with numerical competencies as well as some Excel experience. You will need to have, or learn over the course of the internship,

how to use Asana.

• Reporting: Have an eye for detail and the ability to turn raw data into clean, professional dashboards or presentations

• Travel: Willingness to travel to our Slough test facility as required.

• Adaptability: The ability to pick up work in a fast-paced environment and pivot between office-based work and site-based support.

 

Furthermore, we are looking for a candidate that can demonstrate the following:

• An ability to pick up work in a fast paced environment with a willingness to learn

• Inquisitive mindset, someone who enjoys diving into detail to find solutions to wide range of challenging problems

• Excellent communication and documentation skills

• An interest in sustainability, green energy and Net Zero power systems