Octopus in Colour Internship 2026 - Investor Relations and Comms

Addressing Black Representation in the Energy Industry

At Octopus Energy, our mission is to drive the global renewable revolution and make green energy affordable for all. In order to succeed, we need to build a team that represents everyone in our society. Unfortunately, Black professionals make up < 2% of the energy workforce, which is a significant under-representation compared to the ethnic composition of the UK. To help address this, we have created an internship programme that is only open to candidates who identify with any Black, Black British, African or Caribbean background. We are committed to promoting equality, and this internship is an important step in our effort to foster greater diversity and inclusiveness in our business and industry.

Applications for all our internships will close on the 27th April. Please do not upload a CV when asked for 'Resume/CV'.... instead, upload a cover letter made up of no more than 500 words (instructions below) 💚

This is our sixth year running the internship programme. You can hear from our past interns and learn about our previous internships.

Our work is powered by freedom, autonomy, and responsibility. We’ve been recognised as one of the best companies to work for in 2024 and are now the UK's largest and most awarded energy supplier, with a 24% market share!  Our Group CEO, Greg, has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people - give it a listen to find out more about Octopus Energy!

ORIT (https://www.octopusrenewablesinfrastructure.com/) is a London Main Market listed, c. £300 million market cap., investment trust (see our video What is an investment trust and what does ORIT do?). It is standalone company, with an independent Board of Directors, owned by its shareholders. It is focused on providing investors with an attractive and sustainable level of income returns, with an element of capital growth, by investing in a diversified portfolio of renewable energy assets in Europe and Australia. As an impact fund, ORIT is helping accelerate the transition to net zero by investing in green energy, whilst also contributing to a broader set of UN Sustainable Development Goals through its impact initiatives. ORIT's investment manager is Octopus Energy Generation.

The Investor Relations (“IR”) and Communications function for ORIT sits at the intersection of markets, media and messaging. We are responsible for clearly communicating ORIT’s strategy, performance and positioning to investors, analysts, journalists and broader stakeholders. The function includes everything from financial reporting and investor materials to media engagement, digital comms and educational content. IR and comms plays a key role in shaping how the market understands ORIT and the wider renewables investment landscape.

We are looking for a highly motivated intern to support the IR and Communications function for ORIT. This is a hands-on role offering exposure to listed markets, renewable energy, and strategic communications.

You will work closely with the Head of IR (Listed), as well as external agencies, contributing to both ongoing reporting cycles and proactive communications initiatives.

During your internship, you’ll gain exposure to both the strategic and executional side of investor relations and communications within a listed renewables company. You’ll support a mix of reporting, content creation and project delivery, helping us communicate clearly and effectively with investors and the wider market.

You’ll work across a variety of initiatives, from analysing how peers position themselves, to contributing to investor materials, educational content and thought leadership, as well as supporting key projects and improving how we engage with our stakeholders.