Role OVO-View Location: Hub based! Bristol, London or Glasgow But you have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best Team: Procurement & Supplier Management Salary banding: £47,580 - £57,570 Experience: Mid-level Working pattern:Full-Time Reporting to: Rory North - Senior Procurement Manager (Zero Carbon Living) Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Impactful, Dynamic, Driving Top 3 qualities for this role: Entrepreneurial, Organised, Negotiator In the words of the team, you should leave your current role for this one because . "OVO is a fantastic place to work, the company really cares for its people and it won a Times best place to work award in 2023! The Procurement & Supplier Management team are on a really exciting journey and it's not every day you get to actively participate in a Procurement transformation." Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all abilities, gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: You'll be working within OVO's Procurement Team which sits within the Finance area, with a directive to drive value from the supplier ecosystem. Buying goods or services is a crucial part of OVO's business. It enables us to deliver a whole range of products to our customers from marketing campaigns to smart meters and everything in between. Our suppliers have a huge impact on the planet, so we have some extraordinary sustainability goals also! This role in a nutshell: This is a 'Directs' Procurement role that will see you taking ownership for the contracting category and business partnering with the OVO teams that deliver energy efficient homes for our clients and customers. In addition to individual houses, OVO work with all kinds of organisations to make buildings greener, from local authorities to independent businesses and housing associations. We need to find the best contracting partners to fulfill installation of inventive green features like insulation, heat pumps, and solar panels. This Procurement Manager role underpins the growth plans for these teams (Energy Solutions & Zero Carbon Living) by proactively; Seeking out opportunities to improve buy prices to enable stronger margins with contractors Establishing a robust supply chain that can support the needed scale Creating agile ways of working that help the business navigate the procurement process in an efficient manner Helping de-risk delivery through strong contractual negotiations with suppliers, flowing down client terms where needed and positioning strategic framework agreements In addition, as these categories grow you will have a secondary responsibility for OVO's zero-carbon living hardware for Solar + Storage. This is buying the panels and batteries that will help to propel customer decarbonisation forwards by harnessing the power of the sun, now there's a forward-thinking idea! We need a passionate and driven individual to develop the category strategy to secure the right supply chain for this with Plan Zero in mind. The Procurement Team's objectives are: Driving commercial benefits to support OVOs EBITDA targets Getting the Procurement basics right, reducing risks and driving compliance whilst still allowing OVO to operate in an agile manner Procuring goods and services in a sustainable manner wherever possible, aligning to OVO's Plan Zero Becoming a knowledge base of relevant supply markets, products, technologies and trends and bringing this back into our business Continuously aspiring for improvements in commercial value, process efficiency and risk mitigation Optimally partner with our internal colleagues Supporting in the implementation of procurement systems that underpin the execution of opportunities whilst reducing risk and improving compliance Your key outcomes will be: Leading negotiations with the supply base, driving value based commercial and contractual outcomes Partnering with the business to choose the right suppliers and technology, at the optimal cost and quality by working closely with partners in the energy solutions, commercial, finance and sustainability teams Working with the Senior Procurement Manager to establish the most appropriate supply chain models for each of the varied sub-categories of efficiency contractors, retrofit materials, solar and energy storage Managing risk by conducting appropriate due diligence on new suppliers and working closely with the Supplier Management team to ensure end to end supplier management approach is in place Contributing to the development of category strategies by understanding the broader industry landscapes and supplier marketplace and the commercial and non-commercial factors influencing the category Ensuring all relevant OVO partners are aligned (and are adhering to) the procurement policy and process, monitoring and reporting on compliance Helping to implement new process and optimise ways of working whilst chipping in towards a positive team culture Within your first 3 months month you'll have: Engaged multiple new and existing suppliers, acting as an ambassador for OVO Delivered analysis on supplier commercial proposals, ensuring any levers and opportunities for cost optimisation are reviewed with a strong focus on generating the best value for OVO Established strong relationships with key partners and supporting business functions Developed a 2024 pipeline of key activities and opportunities that will enable the business to succeed Systems: Workday Strategic Sourcing, Google Workspace You'll be a successful Procurement Manager at OVO if you Enjoy building trusting relationships both internally with team members and externally with suppliers Are able to pick up new processes, systems and ways of working quickly and effectively and problem solve in order to improve them Have experience of the Solar and Storage categories as well as renewable energy measures and retrofit supply chains (nice to have) Strong organisational skills and able to handle multiple tasks at one time Have a proven understanding on construction contracts as well as private commercial contracting Willingness to self drive learning and development and allow yourself to be coachable (OVO have some excellent tools to support you on your journey) Can call on strong and creative negotiation skills and bring these to bear, driving phenomenal commercial outcomes for OVO Able to effectively prioritise work loads, balancing importance and vitality whilst handling stakeholder expectations Strong presentation and communication skills which enable you to take people on a journey (story telling) Able to apply skills beyond the traditional functions of Procurement and to bring them to bear on a broad range of commercial issues Comfortable sharing your thoughts and opinions in topics that may be out of your immediate area of expertise A delivery focused self starter and team-oriented, with a collaborative, pragmatic approach Have a foundational understanding of category management practices and able to demonstrate these Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £47,580 - £57,570, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute . click apply for full job details
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Role OVO-View Location: Hub based! Bristol, London or Glasgow But you have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best Team: Procurement & Supplier Management Salary banding: £47,580 - £57,570 Experience: Mid-level Working pattern:Full-Time Reporting to: Rory North - Senior Procurement Manager (Zero Carbon Living) Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Impactful, Dynamic, Driving Top 3 qualities for this role: Entrepreneurial, Organised, Negotiator In the words of the team, you should leave your current role for this one because . "OVO is a fantastic place to work, the company really cares for its people and it won a Times best place to work award in 2023! The Procurement & Supplier Management team are on a really exciting journey and it's not every day you get to actively participate in a Procurement transformation." Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all abilities, gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: You'll be working within OVO's Procurement Team which sits within the Finance area, with a directive to drive value from the supplier ecosystem. Buying goods or services is a crucial part of OVO's business. It enables us to deliver a whole range of products to our customers from marketing campaigns to smart meters and everything in between. Our suppliers have a huge impact on the planet, so we have some extraordinary sustainability goals also! This role in a nutshell: This is a 'Directs' Procurement role that will see you taking ownership for the contracting category and business partnering with the OVO teams that deliver energy efficient homes for our clients and customers. In addition to individual houses, OVO work with all kinds of organisations to make buildings greener, from local authorities to independent businesses and housing associations. We need to find the best contracting partners to fulfill installation of inventive green features like insulation, heat pumps, and solar panels. This Procurement Manager role underpins the growth plans for these teams (Energy Solutions & Zero Carbon Living) by proactively; Seeking out opportunities to improve buy prices to enable stronger margins with contractors Establishing a robust supply chain that can support the needed scale Creating agile ways of working that help the business navigate the procurement process in an efficient manner Helping de-risk delivery through strong contractual negotiations with suppliers, flowing down client terms where needed and positioning strategic framework agreements In addition, as these categories grow you will have a secondary responsibility for OVO's zero-carbon living hardware for Solar + Storage. This is buying the panels and batteries that will help to propel customer decarbonisation forwards by harnessing the power of the sun, now there's a forward-thinking idea! We need a passionate and driven individual to develop the category strategy to secure the right supply chain for this with Plan Zero in mind. The Procurement Team's objectives are: Driving commercial benefits to support OVOs EBITDA targets Getting the Procurement basics right, reducing risks and driving compliance whilst still allowing OVO to operate in an agile manner Procuring goods and services in a sustainable manner wherever possible, aligning to OVO's Plan Zero Becoming a knowledge base of relevant supply markets, products, technologies and trends and bringing this back into our business Continuously aspiring for improvements in commercial value, process efficiency and risk mitigation Optimally partner with our internal colleagues Supporting in the implementation of procurement systems that underpin the execution of opportunities whilst reducing risk and improving compliance Your key outcomes will be: Leading negotiations with the supply base, driving value based commercial and contractual outcomes Partnering with the business to choose the right suppliers and technology, at the optimal cost and quality by working closely with partners in the energy solutions, commercial, finance and sustainability teams Working with the Senior Procurement Manager to establish the most appropriate supply chain models for each of the varied sub-categories of efficiency contractors, retrofit materials, solar and energy storage Managing risk by conducting appropriate due diligence on new suppliers and working closely with the Supplier Management team to ensure end to end supplier management approach is in place Contributing to the development of category strategies by understanding the broader industry landscapes and supplier marketplace and the commercial and non-commercial factors influencing the category Ensuring all relevant OVO partners are aligned (and are adhering to) the procurement policy and process, monitoring and reporting on compliance Helping to implement new process and optimise ways of working whilst chipping in towards a positive team culture Within your first 3 months month you'll have: Engaged multiple new and existing suppliers, acting as an ambassador for OVO Delivered analysis on supplier commercial proposals, ensuring any levers and opportunities for cost optimisation are reviewed with a strong focus on generating the best value for OVO Established strong relationships with key partners and supporting business functions Developed a 2024 pipeline of key activities and opportunities that will enable the business to succeed Systems: Workday Strategic Sourcing, Google Workspace You'll be a successful Procurement Manager at OVO if you Enjoy building trusting relationships both internally with team members and externally with suppliers Are able to pick up new processes, systems and ways of working quickly and effectively and problem solve in order to improve them Have experience of the Solar and Storage categories as well as renewable energy measures and retrofit supply chains (nice to have) Strong organisational skills and able to handle multiple tasks at one time Have a proven understanding on construction contracts as well as private commercial contracting Willingness to self drive learning and development and allow yourself to be coachable (OVO have some excellent tools to support you on your journey) Can call on strong and creative negotiation skills and bring these to bear, driving phenomenal commercial outcomes for OVO Able to effectively prioritise work loads, balancing importance and vitality whilst handling stakeholder expectations Strong presentation and communication skills which enable you to take people on a journey (story telling) Able to apply skills beyond the traditional functions of Procurement and to bring them to bear on a broad range of commercial issues Comfortable sharing your thoughts and opinions in topics that may be out of your immediate area of expertise A delivery focused self starter and team-oriented, with a collaborative, pragmatic approach Have a foundational understanding of category management practices and able to demonstrate these Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £47,580 - £57,570, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute . click apply for full job details
Procurement Manager - Technology Role OVO-View Location: Hub based! Bristol or London, with weekly travel to our London hub But you have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best Team: Procurement & Supplier Management (Finance) Salary banding: £55,000 - £71,500 Experience: Manager Working pattern:Full-Time Reporting to: John Hawkins - Senior Procurement Manager, Technology Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Driving, Relationships, Commercial Top 3 qualities for this role: Influence, Self-Solving, Commercial In the words of the team, you should leave your current role for this one because . "OVO is a fantastic place to work. The company cares deeply for its people which makes you want to go above and beyond. There is a reason we won Times best place to work! The Procurement & Supplier Management team are on a really exciting journey and it's not every day you get the ability to actively participate in a Procurement transformation. OVO felt like home to me after just 2 weeks and I put that down to having such a great team around me" Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Team working for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: As an enterprise business OVO's supply chain presents large risk but great opportunity when it comes to sustainability and wider ESG initiatives. Procurement & Supply Management play a vital role when contributing to OVOs wider Plan Zero aspirations ensuring we're working with the right partners and handling risks appropriately. This role in a nutshell: We're hiring for the best of the best in the world of Procurement! A Procurement transformation is never simple but the rewards are huge. We need dedicated, driven self starters who know what good looks like and how to get there. We have a very ambitious strategy to be recognised as a leading function in the Procurement industry winning awards and experimenting with innovative technologies that give us the edge over our competition, such as incorporation of AI. We're investing in an exciting training programme (our Procurement DNA) to provide a fantastic foundational capability at all levels and will be recognised across the business for value generation beyond tactical cost savings. Our journey is just getting started so come and be part of something great. Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager for Technology within the Procurement team responsible for supporting change, delivering results and setting the bar for 'what good looks like' across the team and management level and below. Buying goods or services are a crucial part of OVO's business. It enables us to deliver a whole range of products to our customers from marketing campaigns, smart meters and everything in between. The Procurement Team's objectives are: Driving commercial benefits to support OVOs EBITDA targets Getting the Procurement basics right, reducing risks and driving compliance whilst still allowing OVO to operate in an agile manner Procuring goods and services in a sustainable manner wherever possible, aligning to OVO's Plan Zero Becoming a knowledge base of relevant supply markets, products, technologies and trends and bringing this back into our business Continuously aspiring for improvements in commercial value, process efficiency and risk mitigation Effectively partner with our internal colleagues Supporting in the implementation of procurement systems that underpin the execution of opportunities whilst reducing risk and improving compliance Your key outcomes will be: Supporting the sourcing strategy and plan across Technology (connectivity & telco, data services, hardware, hosting and infrastructure, software & applications, technology services). You will be delivering outstanding stakeholder management to Senior Managers and Heads of Department under the Chief Product and Technology officer, aligning the supply chain to the business strategy and objectives. Adopting a Category Management approach this role will be supporting the development of appropriate category strategies which de-risk OVOs market exposure and drive maximum potential value. Additional responsibilities include: Using data to build and keep updated a clear view of category spend and suppliers (taxonomy driven) Supporting category savings opportunity analysis and future pipeline initiatives Delivering savings that chip in towards the OVO procurement team objectives and impact OVO's EBITDA Completing regular RFx exercises, leading by example and guiding the business through the process via strong project management practices Collaborative development of negotiation plans bringing partners in where appropriate Leading on material commercial initiatives and presenting these to the C-suite in line with OVO's delegation of authority matrix Working closely with the Supplier Management team to implement effective supplier management strategies Ensuring relevant OVO team members are aligned (and are adhering to) the procurement policy and process monitoring and reporting on compliance Continuously aspiring for improvements in commercial value, process improvement and risk mitigation Contributing towards continuous improvement of Procurement ways of working (tools, process, customer journey) whilst leading change with OVO partners Supporting OVOs Plan Zero objectives and demonstrating how your sourcing exercises contribute to the overall strategy You'll be a successful Procurement Manager, Tech here at OVO if you Are able to sell and promote the benefits of Procurement to Technology team members and peers Are an inquisitive self starter who is able to hold themselves accountable for their own output Validated experience in a similar procurement role with validated understanding of technology operations in an enterprise business Are a successful negotiator with a consistent track record of delivering material commercial benefits Are customer service obsessed, adopting a business partnering approach Can demonstrate 'outstanding' Procurement Management, setting a benchmark at your level and an aspiration for junior members of the team (Senior Buyers). Analytical, able to effectively source and manipulate data, turning it into meaningful outputs Have comprehensive sourcing experience across key Technology subcategories Confident proposing, initiating and implementing change in a constantly evolving environment Possess strong story-telling, relationship building and conflict resolution skills Have good knowledge of Procurement e-sourcing tools (we use Workday Strategic Sourcing) Are team-oriented with a collaborative, pragmatic approach Are CIPS qualified or working towards this (desirable) Exposure to the energy sector is desirable but not crucial Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £55,000 and £71,500, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing, plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging . click apply for full job details
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Procurement Manager - Technology Role OVO-View Location: Hub based! Bristol or London, with weekly travel to our London hub But you have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best Team: Procurement & Supplier Management (Finance) Salary banding: £55,000 - £71,500 Experience: Manager Working pattern:Full-Time Reporting to: John Hawkins - Senior Procurement Manager, Technology Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Driving, Relationships, Commercial Top 3 qualities for this role: Influence, Self-Solving, Commercial In the words of the team, you should leave your current role for this one because . "OVO is a fantastic place to work. The company cares deeply for its people which makes you want to go above and beyond. There is a reason we won Times best place to work! The Procurement & Supplier Management team are on a really exciting journey and it's not every day you get the ability to actively participate in a Procurement transformation. OVO felt like home to me after just 2 weeks and I put that down to having such a great team around me" Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Team working for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: As an enterprise business OVO's supply chain presents large risk but great opportunity when it comes to sustainability and wider ESG initiatives. Procurement & Supply Management play a vital role when contributing to OVOs wider Plan Zero aspirations ensuring we're working with the right partners and handling risks appropriately. This role in a nutshell: We're hiring for the best of the best in the world of Procurement! A Procurement transformation is never simple but the rewards are huge. We need dedicated, driven self starters who know what good looks like and how to get there. We have a very ambitious strategy to be recognised as a leading function in the Procurement industry winning awards and experimenting with innovative technologies that give us the edge over our competition, such as incorporation of AI. We're investing in an exciting training programme (our Procurement DNA) to provide a fantastic foundational capability at all levels and will be recognised across the business for value generation beyond tactical cost savings. Our journey is just getting started so come and be part of something great. Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager for Technology within the Procurement team responsible for supporting change, delivering results and setting the bar for 'what good looks like' across the team and management level and below. Buying goods or services are a crucial part of OVO's business. It enables us to deliver a whole range of products to our customers from marketing campaigns, smart meters and everything in between. The Procurement Team's objectives are: Driving commercial benefits to support OVOs EBITDA targets Getting the Procurement basics right, reducing risks and driving compliance whilst still allowing OVO to operate in an agile manner Procuring goods and services in a sustainable manner wherever possible, aligning to OVO's Plan Zero Becoming a knowledge base of relevant supply markets, products, technologies and trends and bringing this back into our business Continuously aspiring for improvements in commercial value, process efficiency and risk mitigation Effectively partner with our internal colleagues Supporting in the implementation of procurement systems that underpin the execution of opportunities whilst reducing risk and improving compliance Your key outcomes will be: Supporting the sourcing strategy and plan across Technology (connectivity & telco, data services, hardware, hosting and infrastructure, software & applications, technology services). You will be delivering outstanding stakeholder management to Senior Managers and Heads of Department under the Chief Product and Technology officer, aligning the supply chain to the business strategy and objectives. Adopting a Category Management approach this role will be supporting the development of appropriate category strategies which de-risk OVOs market exposure and drive maximum potential value. Additional responsibilities include: Using data to build and keep updated a clear view of category spend and suppliers (taxonomy driven) Supporting category savings opportunity analysis and future pipeline initiatives Delivering savings that chip in towards the OVO procurement team objectives and impact OVO's EBITDA Completing regular RFx exercises, leading by example and guiding the business through the process via strong project management practices Collaborative development of negotiation plans bringing partners in where appropriate Leading on material commercial initiatives and presenting these to the C-suite in line with OVO's delegation of authority matrix Working closely with the Supplier Management team to implement effective supplier management strategies Ensuring relevant OVO team members are aligned (and are adhering to) the procurement policy and process monitoring and reporting on compliance Continuously aspiring for improvements in commercial value, process improvement and risk mitigation Contributing towards continuous improvement of Procurement ways of working (tools, process, customer journey) whilst leading change with OVO partners Supporting OVOs Plan Zero objectives and demonstrating how your sourcing exercises contribute to the overall strategy You'll be a successful Procurement Manager, Tech here at OVO if you Are able to sell and promote the benefits of Procurement to Technology team members and peers Are an inquisitive self starter who is able to hold themselves accountable for their own output Validated experience in a similar procurement role with validated understanding of technology operations in an enterprise business Are a successful negotiator with a consistent track record of delivering material commercial benefits Are customer service obsessed, adopting a business partnering approach Can demonstrate 'outstanding' Procurement Management, setting a benchmark at your level and an aspiration for junior members of the team (Senior Buyers). Analytical, able to effectively source and manipulate data, turning it into meaningful outputs Have comprehensive sourcing experience across key Technology subcategories Confident proposing, initiating and implementing change in a constantly evolving environment Possess strong story-telling, relationship building and conflict resolution skills Have good knowledge of Procurement e-sourcing tools (we use Workday Strategic Sourcing) Are team-oriented with a collaborative, pragmatic approach Are CIPS qualified or working towards this (desirable) Exposure to the energy sector is desirable but not crucial Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £55,000 and £71,500, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing, plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging . click apply for full job details
Role OVO-View Location: Hub based! This role will be based out of our London office, with weekly travel to the office But you have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best Team: Procurement & Supplier Management (Finance) Salary banding: £55,000 - £71,500 Experience: Manager Working pattern:Full-Time Reporting to: John Hawkins - Senior Procurement Manager, Technology Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Driving, Relationships, Commercial Top 3 qualities for this role: Influence, Self-Solving, Commercial In the words of the team, you should leave your current role for this one because . "OVO is a fantastic place to work. The company cares deeply for its people which makes you want to go above and beyond. There is a reason we won Times best place to work! The Procurement & Supplier Management team are on a really exciting journey and it's not every day you get the ability to actively participate in a Procurement transformation. OVO felt like home to me after just 2 weeks and I put that down to having such a great team around me" Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Team working for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: As an enterprise business OVO's supply chain presents large risk but great opportunity when it comes to sustainability and wider ESG initiatives. Procurement & Supply Management play a vital role when contributing to OVOs wider Plan Zero aspirations ensuring we're working with the right partners and handling risks appropriately. This role in a nutshell: We're hiring for the best of the best in the world of Procurement! A Procurement transformation is never simple but the rewards are huge. We need dedicated, driven self starters who know what good looks like and how to get there. We have a very ambitious strategy to be recognised as a leading function in the Procurement industry winning awards and experimenting with innovative technologies that give us the edge over our competition, such as incorporation of AI. We're investing in an exciting training programme (our Procurement DNA) to provide a fantastic foundational capability at all levels and will be recognised across the business for value generation beyond tactical cost savings. Our journey is just getting started so come and be part of something great. Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager for Technology within the Procurement team responsible for supporting change, delivering results and setting the bar for 'what good looks like' across the team and management level and below. Buying goods or services are a crucial part of OVO's business. It enables us to deliver a whole range of products to our customers from marketing campaigns, smart meters and everything in between. The Procurement Team's objectives are: Driving commercial benefits to support OVOs EBITDA targets Getting the Procurement basics right, reducing risks and driving compliance whilst still allowing OVO to operate in an agile manner Procuring goods and services in a sustainable manner wherever possible, aligning to OVO's Plan Zero Becoming a knowledge base of relevant supply markets, products, technologies and trends and bringing this back into our business Continuously aspiring for improvements in commercial value, process efficiency and risk mitigation Effectively partner with our internal colleagues Supporting in the implementation of procurement systems that underpin the execution of opportunities whilst reducing risk and improving compliance Your key outcomes will be: Supporting the sourcing strategy and plan across Technology (connectivity & telco, data services, hardware, hosting and infrastructure, software & applications, technology services). You will be delivering outstanding stakeholder management to Senior Managers and Heads of Department under the Chief Product and Technology officer, aligning the supply chain to the business strategy and objectives. Adopting a Category Management approach this role will be supporting the development of appropriate category strategies which de-risk OVOs market exposure and drive maximum potential value. Additional responsibilities include: Using data to build and keep updated a clear view of category spend and suppliers (taxonomy driven) Supporting category savings opportunity analysis and future pipeline initiatives Delivering savings that chip in towards the OVO procurement team objectives and impact OVO's EBITDA Completing regular RFx exercises, leading by example and guiding the business through the process via strong project management practices Collaborative development of negotiation plans bringing partners in where appropriate Leading on material commercial initiatives and presenting these to the C-suite in line with OVO's delegation of authority matrix Working closely with the Supplier Management team to implement effective supplier management strategies Ensuring relevant OVO team members are aligned (and are adhering to) the procurement policy and process monitoring and reporting on compliance Continuously aspiring for improvements in commercial value, process improvement and risk mitigation Contributing towards continuous improvement of Procurement ways of working (tools, process, customer journey) whilst leading change with OVO partners Supporting OVOs Plan Zero objectives and demonstrating how your sourcing exercises contribute to the overall strategy You'll be a successful Procurement Manager, Tech here at OVO if you Are able to sell and promote the benefits of Procurement to Technology team members and peers Are an inquisitive self starter who is able to hold themselves accountable for their own output Validated experience in a similar procurement role with validated understanding of technology operations in an enterprise business Are a successful negotiator with a consistent track record of delivering material commercial benefits Are customer service obsessed, adopting a business partnering approach Can demonstrate 'outstanding' Procurement Management, setting a benchmark at your level and an aspiration for junior members of the team (Senior Buyers). Analytical, able to effectively source and manipulate data, turning it into meaningful outputs Have comprehensive sourcing experience across key Technology subcategories Confident proposing, initiating and implementing change in a constantly evolving environment Possess strong story-telling, relationship building and conflict resolution skills Have good knowledge of Procurement e-sourcing tools (we use Workday Strategic Sourcing) Are team-oriented with a collaborative, pragmatic approach Are CIPS qualified or working towards this (desirable) Exposure to the energy sector is desirable but not crucial Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £55,000 and £71,500, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing, plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging . click apply for full job details
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Role OVO-View Location: Hub based! This role will be based out of our London office, with weekly travel to the office But you have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best Team: Procurement & Supplier Management (Finance) Salary banding: £55,000 - £71,500 Experience: Manager Working pattern:Full-Time Reporting to: John Hawkins - Senior Procurement Manager, Technology Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Driving, Relationships, Commercial Top 3 qualities for this role: Influence, Self-Solving, Commercial In the words of the team, you should leave your current role for this one because . "OVO is a fantastic place to work. The company cares deeply for its people which makes you want to go above and beyond. There is a reason we won Times best place to work! The Procurement & Supplier Management team are on a really exciting journey and it's not every day you get the ability to actively participate in a Procurement transformation. OVO felt like home to me after just 2 weeks and I put that down to having such a great team around me" Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Team working for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: As an enterprise business OVO's supply chain presents large risk but great opportunity when it comes to sustainability and wider ESG initiatives. Procurement & Supply Management play a vital role when contributing to OVOs wider Plan Zero aspirations ensuring we're working with the right partners and handling risks appropriately. This role in a nutshell: We're hiring for the best of the best in the world of Procurement! A Procurement transformation is never simple but the rewards are huge. We need dedicated, driven self starters who know what good looks like and how to get there. We have a very ambitious strategy to be recognised as a leading function in the Procurement industry winning awards and experimenting with innovative technologies that give us the edge over our competition, such as incorporation of AI. We're investing in an exciting training programme (our Procurement DNA) to provide a fantastic foundational capability at all levels and will be recognised across the business for value generation beyond tactical cost savings. Our journey is just getting started so come and be part of something great. Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager for Technology within the Procurement team responsible for supporting change, delivering results and setting the bar for 'what good looks like' across the team and management level and below. Buying goods or services are a crucial part of OVO's business. It enables us to deliver a whole range of products to our customers from marketing campaigns, smart meters and everything in between. The Procurement Team's objectives are: Driving commercial benefits to support OVOs EBITDA targets Getting the Procurement basics right, reducing risks and driving compliance whilst still allowing OVO to operate in an agile manner Procuring goods and services in a sustainable manner wherever possible, aligning to OVO's Plan Zero Becoming a knowledge base of relevant supply markets, products, technologies and trends and bringing this back into our business Continuously aspiring for improvements in commercial value, process efficiency and risk mitigation Effectively partner with our internal colleagues Supporting in the implementation of procurement systems that underpin the execution of opportunities whilst reducing risk and improving compliance Your key outcomes will be: Supporting the sourcing strategy and plan across Technology (connectivity & telco, data services, hardware, hosting and infrastructure, software & applications, technology services). You will be delivering outstanding stakeholder management to Senior Managers and Heads of Department under the Chief Product and Technology officer, aligning the supply chain to the business strategy and objectives. Adopting a Category Management approach this role will be supporting the development of appropriate category strategies which de-risk OVOs market exposure and drive maximum potential value. Additional responsibilities include: Using data to build and keep updated a clear view of category spend and suppliers (taxonomy driven) Supporting category savings opportunity analysis and future pipeline initiatives Delivering savings that chip in towards the OVO procurement team objectives and impact OVO's EBITDA Completing regular RFx exercises, leading by example and guiding the business through the process via strong project management practices Collaborative development of negotiation plans bringing partners in where appropriate Leading on material commercial initiatives and presenting these to the C-suite in line with OVO's delegation of authority matrix Working closely with the Supplier Management team to implement effective supplier management strategies Ensuring relevant OVO team members are aligned (and are adhering to) the procurement policy and process monitoring and reporting on compliance Continuously aspiring for improvements in commercial value, process improvement and risk mitigation Contributing towards continuous improvement of Procurement ways of working (tools, process, customer journey) whilst leading change with OVO partners Supporting OVOs Plan Zero objectives and demonstrating how your sourcing exercises contribute to the overall strategy You'll be a successful Procurement Manager, Tech here at OVO if you Are able to sell and promote the benefits of Procurement to Technology team members and peers Are an inquisitive self starter who is able to hold themselves accountable for their own output Validated experience in a similar procurement role with validated understanding of technology operations in an enterprise business Are a successful negotiator with a consistent track record of delivering material commercial benefits Are customer service obsessed, adopting a business partnering approach Can demonstrate 'outstanding' Procurement Management, setting a benchmark at your level and an aspiration for junior members of the team (Senior Buyers). Analytical, able to effectively source and manipulate data, turning it into meaningful outputs Have comprehensive sourcing experience across key Technology subcategories Confident proposing, initiating and implementing change in a constantly evolving environment Possess strong story-telling, relationship building and conflict resolution skills Have good knowledge of Procurement e-sourcing tools (we use Workday Strategic Sourcing) Are team-oriented with a collaborative, pragmatic approach Are CIPS qualified or working towards this (desirable) Exposure to the energy sector is desirable but not crucial Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £55,000 and £71,500, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing, plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging . click apply for full job details
Role OVO-View Location: Cornwall, UK Team: Energy Solutions Salary range: £40,480 to £50,000 Experience: Expert Working pattern: Full-Time Reporting to: Senior Construction Project Manager Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Ownership. Decision-maker. Technical. Top 3 qualities for this role: Communication. Organisation. Resilience. Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: This role sits within OVO Energy Solutions. We're part of OVO Group, a family of brands on a mission to drive progress towards zero carbon living. We're proud to supply energy to millions of homes in the UK. We even offer broadband, boiler and heating cover. Bringing life's essentials to all corners of the country. Our goal is to make life easier for people in the UK, one street and one home at a time. We're here to support them when they need it most and make sure every home runs efficiently, no matter what it takes. However, delivering outstanding service and smart money-saving solutions is a challenge. That's why we're looking for bright and dedicated individuals to help us achieve our mission. This role in a nutshell: In this role, you'll be part of our Operations team, where your main focus will be to evaluate potential supply chain partners to ensure they meet safety and quality standards for installing heating, renewables, and insulation. You'll work on-site, making sure our partners follow safe practices and sharing insights for improvement. You'll also take the lead on project teams and be responsible for ensuring successful project delivery. Your key outcomes will be: Supporting all parts of the business in demonstrating sound technical understanding of solutions offered and provided. Promote outstanding service delivery throughout the supply chain and develop/maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues and customers alike. Ensuring projects are delivered timely, within budget and to the highest SHE standards, and our contractual commitments and compliance requirements are met in full. You'll be a successful Construction Project Manager here at OVO if you have Project Management experience Strong Technical knowledge of domestic, Domestic Renewable energy, First-time central heating systems and insulation measures. Understanding of government obligation - ECO and other funding sources. A strong SHE ethos and good understanding of CDM. Strong understanding business needs that drive your team's activities. High-level understanding of your team's area(s) of responsibility and how they contribute towards the Groups goals. Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £40,480 and £50,000, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing , plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other's experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you. Oh, and one last thing We'd be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it's just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we're looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply . We'd still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there's a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible.
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Role OVO-View Location: Cornwall, UK Team: Energy Solutions Salary range: £40,480 to £50,000 Experience: Expert Working pattern: Full-Time Reporting to: Senior Construction Project Manager Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Ownership. Decision-maker. Technical. Top 3 qualities for this role: Communication. Organisation. Resilience. Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: This role sits within OVO Energy Solutions. We're part of OVO Group, a family of brands on a mission to drive progress towards zero carbon living. We're proud to supply energy to millions of homes in the UK. We even offer broadband, boiler and heating cover. Bringing life's essentials to all corners of the country. Our goal is to make life easier for people in the UK, one street and one home at a time. We're here to support them when they need it most and make sure every home runs efficiently, no matter what it takes. However, delivering outstanding service and smart money-saving solutions is a challenge. That's why we're looking for bright and dedicated individuals to help us achieve our mission. This role in a nutshell: In this role, you'll be part of our Operations team, where your main focus will be to evaluate potential supply chain partners to ensure they meet safety and quality standards for installing heating, renewables, and insulation. You'll work on-site, making sure our partners follow safe practices and sharing insights for improvement. You'll also take the lead on project teams and be responsible for ensuring successful project delivery. Your key outcomes will be: Supporting all parts of the business in demonstrating sound technical understanding of solutions offered and provided. Promote outstanding service delivery throughout the supply chain and develop/maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues and customers alike. Ensuring projects are delivered timely, within budget and to the highest SHE standards, and our contractual commitments and compliance requirements are met in full. You'll be a successful Construction Project Manager here at OVO if you have Project Management experience Strong Technical knowledge of domestic, Domestic Renewable energy, First-time central heating systems and insulation measures. Understanding of government obligation - ECO and other funding sources. A strong SHE ethos and good understanding of CDM. Strong understanding business needs that drive your team's activities. High-level understanding of your team's area(s) of responsibility and how they contribute towards the Groups goals. Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £40,480 and £50,000, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing , plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other's experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you. Oh, and one last thing We'd be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it's just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we're looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply . We'd still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there's a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible.
Role OVO-View Location: Bristol, London, Glasgow or Remote! (You have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best) Team: The Workday Product Team Salary banding: £52,750 to £60,000 Experience: Mid-Level / Expert Working pattern: Full-Time Reporting to: Integration Lead Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Ownership, Expertise, Enablement Top 3 qualities for this role: Collaborative, Innovative and Solution-focussed In the words of the team, you should leave your current role for this one because . "Workday is key to so many at OVO, being part of a team that can provide innovative solutions to genuine business challenges is hugely rewarding." Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: We work to provide innovative solutions to enhance our colleague experience, empowering us all to drive progress towards Plan Zero. This role in a nutshell: Sitting in the Workday Product Team at OVO, this role supports the entire OVO group, working closely with the People and Finance functions by configuring system updates and developing & implementing new functionality. Your key outcomes will be: Responsible for developing and maintaining integration solutions for the cloud based Workday HCM & Finance system whilst ensuring security of information at all times Finding opportunities for process improvement utilizing the Workday integration platform toolset (i.e. Boomerang integrations) Providing troubleshooting support for functional and technical production issues, including coordinating with external suppliers and internal teams. Collaborating with functional and technical partners to optimize business processes (Embedded Analytics, insights on business processes usage) Applying Workday knowledge to support various implementation and improvement projects An SME for Cross Applications such as Prism, Worksheets, Discovery Boards, Security and developing roadmaps and the "art of the possible" with a key focus on data integrity/governance/quality Supporting configuration design and development: Data Structure, Business Process and Role design with focus on data integrity Supporting members of the team with responsibility for knowledge sharing and training to reduce single points of resource dependency and business risk Within your first 6 months month you'll: Have a sound understanding of our critical integrations Be known in your business area and by key collaborators and stakeholders Be familiar with the use of OVO's other key finance and people IT systems Systems : Workday (including Studio & Prism), Google G-Suite, Microsoft Azure Active Directory, our learning & recruiting platforms as well as our own proprietary systems and CRM tools. You'll be a successful Senior Technical Solutions Specialist at OVO if you Have 2+ years of Workday experience, with strong exposure to Advanced Reporting, EIBs, Core Connectors, Prism and Workday Security Framework Are technically adept - advanced Excel required (Power Query, Visual Basic) Demonstrate an understanding of the software development lifecycle, cloud computing, web services, APIs and associated integration challenges Have experience with XML, XPath, XSLT Have experience working with different file formats (CSV, JSON) and character encodings (UTF-8, ASCII) Have strong data tooling experience; experience with data conversion, data mining, and data loading is essential (SQL knowledge preferred) Are experienced in a high level programming language (i.e. Python, JavaScript, C#) Are familiar with file transfer protocols and industry standard file encryption Have experience using version control software (Github) & help desk software (JIRA) Have HR & Finance functional knowledge Are a critical thinker with the ability to analyze, identify and resolve gaps Have experience working within a fast moving project environment Are able to handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment Are able to uphold the highest degree of data confidentiality You are adaptable to change You can communicate technical information in a simple way Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £52,750 and £60,000, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing , plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other's experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you. Oh, and one last thing We'd be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it's just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we're looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply . We'd still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there's a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Role OVO-View Location: Bristol, London, Glasgow or Remote! (You have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best) Team: The Workday Product Team Salary banding: £52,750 to £60,000 Experience: Mid-Level / Expert Working pattern: Full-Time Reporting to: Integration Lead Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Ownership, Expertise, Enablement Top 3 qualities for this role: Collaborative, Innovative and Solution-focussed In the words of the team, you should leave your current role for this one because . "Workday is key to so many at OVO, being part of a team that can provide innovative solutions to genuine business challenges is hugely rewarding." Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: We work to provide innovative solutions to enhance our colleague experience, empowering us all to drive progress towards Plan Zero. This role in a nutshell: Sitting in the Workday Product Team at OVO, this role supports the entire OVO group, working closely with the People and Finance functions by configuring system updates and developing & implementing new functionality. Your key outcomes will be: Responsible for developing and maintaining integration solutions for the cloud based Workday HCM & Finance system whilst ensuring security of information at all times Finding opportunities for process improvement utilizing the Workday integration platform toolset (i.e. Boomerang integrations) Providing troubleshooting support for functional and technical production issues, including coordinating with external suppliers and internal teams. Collaborating with functional and technical partners to optimize business processes (Embedded Analytics, insights on business processes usage) Applying Workday knowledge to support various implementation and improvement projects An SME for Cross Applications such as Prism, Worksheets, Discovery Boards, Security and developing roadmaps and the "art of the possible" with a key focus on data integrity/governance/quality Supporting configuration design and development: Data Structure, Business Process and Role design with focus on data integrity Supporting members of the team with responsibility for knowledge sharing and training to reduce single points of resource dependency and business risk Within your first 6 months month you'll: Have a sound understanding of our critical integrations Be known in your business area and by key collaborators and stakeholders Be familiar with the use of OVO's other key finance and people IT systems Systems : Workday (including Studio & Prism), Google G-Suite, Microsoft Azure Active Directory, our learning & recruiting platforms as well as our own proprietary systems and CRM tools. You'll be a successful Senior Technical Solutions Specialist at OVO if you Have 2+ years of Workday experience, with strong exposure to Advanced Reporting, EIBs, Core Connectors, Prism and Workday Security Framework Are technically adept - advanced Excel required (Power Query, Visual Basic) Demonstrate an understanding of the software development lifecycle, cloud computing, web services, APIs and associated integration challenges Have experience with XML, XPath, XSLT Have experience working with different file formats (CSV, JSON) and character encodings (UTF-8, ASCII) Have strong data tooling experience; experience with data conversion, data mining, and data loading is essential (SQL knowledge preferred) Are experienced in a high level programming language (i.e. Python, JavaScript, C#) Are familiar with file transfer protocols and industry standard file encryption Have experience using version control software (Github) & help desk software (JIRA) Have HR & Finance functional knowledge Are a critical thinker with the ability to analyze, identify and resolve gaps Have experience working within a fast moving project environment Are able to handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment Are able to uphold the highest degree of data confidentiality You are adaptable to change You can communicate technical information in a simple way Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £52,750 and £60,000, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing , plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other's experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you. Oh, and one last thing We'd be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it's just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we're looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply . We'd still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there's a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible
Role OVO-View Location: Bristol, London, Glasgow or Remote! ( You have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best) Team: The Workday Product Team Salary banding: £70,950 to £83,850 Experience: Expert Working pattern: Full-Time Reporting to: Workday Principal Architect Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Ownership, Expertise, Enablement Top 3 qualities for this role: Collaborative, Innovative and Solution-focussed In the words of the team, you should leave your current role for this one because . "Workday is key to so many at OVO, being part of a team that can provide innovative solutions to genuine business challenges is hugely rewarding!" Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need a diverse group of people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: We work to provide innovative solutions to enhance our colleague experience, empowering us all to drive progress towards Plan Zero. This role in a nutshell: This is a fixed-term role until end of November 2024. Sitting in the Workday Product Team at OVO, this role supports the entire OVO group, working closely with the People and Finance functions by configuring system updates and developing & implementing new functionality. Your key outcomes will be: Owning all Workday integrations with responsibility for maintaining and updating existing integrations in line with the Workday release cycle, taking advantage of enhancements whilst identifying and neutralising risks. Leads the encryption key updates required for all of the integrations within Workday. Ensuring Workday business processes require the minimum manual intervention and further opportunities for automation / integration with other systems are identified and exploited. Leading, supporting and training Workday integration developers with responsibility for knowledge sharing and training of other professionals within this space to reduce single points of resource dependency and business risk. Building positive relationships with our internal customers to understand and translate their requirements into an integration solution which is fit for purpose, commercially viable and ensures data integrity. Ensuring up to date knowledge on the latest Workday features and technology releases. Responsible for identifying the opportunities for integration improvements and automation across the 3 core Workday areas of HCM, Payroll and Finance. Lead on Workday integrations projects, ensuring that project plans and resourcing requirements are clearly detailed and agreed. Accountable for project deadlines being met as required per roadmap. Lead on project sizing and scoping with key Finance and HR collaborators and Workday team to ensure projects fit within the agreed roadmap. Review & analyse 3rd party information sources and work with the Business Area Owners to optimise interfaces and data flows. Work with other IT teams to ensure integrations are aligned with overall IT strategy. Within your first 6 months month you'll: Have a sound understanding of our critical integrations Be known in your business area by key collaborators Be familiar with the use of OVO's other key finance and people IT systems Systems : Workday (including Studio & Prism), Google G-Suite, Microsoft Azure Active Directory, our learning & recruiting platforms as well as our own proprietary systems and CRM tools. You'll be a successful Workday Integration Lead at OVO if you Are a subject matter authority with extensive Workday and software development technical expertise . Are comfortable at balancing multiple things at once! There will be a lot of variety; you're able to keep on top of it all and are timely in delivery. Recognise the importance of upholding the highest degree of data confidentiality and security . Have a financial and/or human resources background combined with proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language . Have an excellent understanding of cloud computing, web services, APIs and associated integration challenges. Possess expertise in the following technologies/tools: XML, XSLT and XPATH REST and SOAP APIs Regex JavaScript JSON MVEL File transfer protocols Industry standard encryption methods Version control (Github). Help desk software (JIRA) Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £70,950 & £83,850, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing , plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other's experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you. Oh, and one last thing We'd be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it's just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we're looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply . We'd still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there's a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible
Feb 01, 2024
Contractor
Role OVO-View Location: Bristol, London, Glasgow or Remote! ( You have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best) Team: The Workday Product Team Salary banding: £70,950 to £83,850 Experience: Expert Working pattern: Full-Time Reporting to: Workday Principal Architect Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Ownership, Expertise, Enablement Top 3 qualities for this role: Collaborative, Innovative and Solution-focussed In the words of the team, you should leave your current role for this one because . "Workday is key to so many at OVO, being part of a team that can provide innovative solutions to genuine business challenges is hugely rewarding!" Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need a diverse group of people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: We work to provide innovative solutions to enhance our colleague experience, empowering us all to drive progress towards Plan Zero. This role in a nutshell: This is a fixed-term role until end of November 2024. Sitting in the Workday Product Team at OVO, this role supports the entire OVO group, working closely with the People and Finance functions by configuring system updates and developing & implementing new functionality. Your key outcomes will be: Owning all Workday integrations with responsibility for maintaining and updating existing integrations in line with the Workday release cycle, taking advantage of enhancements whilst identifying and neutralising risks. Leads the encryption key updates required for all of the integrations within Workday. Ensuring Workday business processes require the minimum manual intervention and further opportunities for automation / integration with other systems are identified and exploited. Leading, supporting and training Workday integration developers with responsibility for knowledge sharing and training of other professionals within this space to reduce single points of resource dependency and business risk. Building positive relationships with our internal customers to understand and translate their requirements into an integration solution which is fit for purpose, commercially viable and ensures data integrity. Ensuring up to date knowledge on the latest Workday features and technology releases. Responsible for identifying the opportunities for integration improvements and automation across the 3 core Workday areas of HCM, Payroll and Finance. Lead on Workday integrations projects, ensuring that project plans and resourcing requirements are clearly detailed and agreed. Accountable for project deadlines being met as required per roadmap. Lead on project sizing and scoping with key Finance and HR collaborators and Workday team to ensure projects fit within the agreed roadmap. Review & analyse 3rd party information sources and work with the Business Area Owners to optimise interfaces and data flows. Work with other IT teams to ensure integrations are aligned with overall IT strategy. Within your first 6 months month you'll: Have a sound understanding of our critical integrations Be known in your business area by key collaborators Be familiar with the use of OVO's other key finance and people IT systems Systems : Workday (including Studio & Prism), Google G-Suite, Microsoft Azure Active Directory, our learning & recruiting platforms as well as our own proprietary systems and CRM tools. You'll be a successful Workday Integration Lead at OVO if you Are a subject matter authority with extensive Workday and software development technical expertise . Are comfortable at balancing multiple things at once! There will be a lot of variety; you're able to keep on top of it all and are timely in delivery. Recognise the importance of upholding the highest degree of data confidentiality and security . Have a financial and/or human resources background combined with proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language . Have an excellent understanding of cloud computing, web services, APIs and associated integration challenges. Possess expertise in the following technologies/tools: XML, XSLT and XPATH REST and SOAP APIs Regex JavaScript JSON MVEL File transfer protocols Industry standard encryption methods Version control (Github). Help desk software (JIRA) Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £70,950 & £83,850, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing , plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other's experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you. Oh, and one last thing We'd be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it's just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we're looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply . We'd still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there's a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible
Role OVO-View Location: Hub based! Bristol, London or Glasgow But you have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best Team: Zero Carbon Living Salary banding: £59,690 - £70,000 Experience: Experienced Working pattern: Full-Time / Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) Reporting to: Scott Duncan - Head of Solar & Storage Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Exciting, empowering, fulfilling Top 3 qualities for this role: Commercially astute, entrepreneurial, dynamic In the words of the team, you should leave your current role for this one because . "I love working in ZCL, I get to work with cool tech and nice people in a place where we make a real difference to customers and the planet " Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: We are a team of world changers. We're the team that will make a huge difference to customers and to the planet by rolling out affordable & renewable tech at scale. This role in a nutshell: Reporting to the Head of Solar and Storage the Senior Commercial manager will help OVO to build and scale the Solar and Storage business. This role offers the opportunity to help craft the 5-year business plan by being responsible for the commercials, playing a key role in the project management and leading on all partnership opportunities. Your key outcomes will be: As we grow our ZCL team and increase our efforts to decarbonise homes and transport for our 5 million customers', we need a specialist with a breadth of knowledge across Renewable Energy and associated technologies. Specifically, the successful candidate would: Building and maintaining the Solar and Storage budget for ZCL, in collaboration with the finance team and leadership. Being responsible for the economics of existing and new propositions, leading workstreams with the product teams to drive stable profitability. Contributing ideas and commercial awareness to the product development and prioritisation process for renewable energy tech. Taking ownership for leading and developing relationships with existing and new partners in the renewable space. Work closely with the project management team to bring products to market. Work closely with the product and tech team on all customer journey designs and product builds. Evaluate the risks, challenges and opportunities, making recommendations on future direction. Develop and support creation of our end-to-end renewable energy GTM strategy, then either own those processes or handover to the relevant teams. Contribute to policy asks, project bids, partnership development. Engaging with the public affairs team and staying abreast of relevant policy consultations and decisions, to help ZCL adapt to the policy environment in which it operates. Support strategic & commercial evaluation of various products and innovation projects. Weekly performance reporting. Representing OVO at external events. Within your first 3 months month you'll: Be comfortable explaining all OVO has to offer (incl our mission and benefits) Be known in your business area and by key collaborators as the recruiter for the job Be familiar with OVO's hiring processes, our ATS and our other systems Expanded some of the regions where we have contractor resource Improved our procurement/onboarding experience Worked with the sales team to improve sales conversion rates Launched consumer finance in partnership with payments Systems : Zoho CRM, Midsummer and Easy PV You'll be a successful Senior Commercial manager - Solar and Storage here at OVO if you Can manage P&L modeling Have experience in solar PV Can operate in a high growth environment Can execute commercial outcomes Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £59,690 - £70,000, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing , plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other's experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you. Oh, and one last thing We'd be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it's just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we're looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply . We'd still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there's a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible
Feb 01, 2024
Contractor
Role OVO-View Location: Hub based! Bristol, London or Glasgow But you have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best Team: Zero Carbon Living Salary banding: £59,690 - £70,000 Experience: Experienced Working pattern: Full-Time / Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) Reporting to: Scott Duncan - Head of Solar & Storage Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Exciting, empowering, fulfilling Top 3 qualities for this role: Commercially astute, entrepreneurial, dynamic In the words of the team, you should leave your current role for this one because . "I love working in ZCL, I get to work with cool tech and nice people in a place where we make a real difference to customers and the planet " Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: We are a team of world changers. We're the team that will make a huge difference to customers and to the planet by rolling out affordable & renewable tech at scale. This role in a nutshell: Reporting to the Head of Solar and Storage the Senior Commercial manager will help OVO to build and scale the Solar and Storage business. This role offers the opportunity to help craft the 5-year business plan by being responsible for the commercials, playing a key role in the project management and leading on all partnership opportunities. Your key outcomes will be: As we grow our ZCL team and increase our efforts to decarbonise homes and transport for our 5 million customers', we need a specialist with a breadth of knowledge across Renewable Energy and associated technologies. Specifically, the successful candidate would: Building and maintaining the Solar and Storage budget for ZCL, in collaboration with the finance team and leadership. Being responsible for the economics of existing and new propositions, leading workstreams with the product teams to drive stable profitability. Contributing ideas and commercial awareness to the product development and prioritisation process for renewable energy tech. Taking ownership for leading and developing relationships with existing and new partners in the renewable space. Work closely with the project management team to bring products to market. Work closely with the product and tech team on all customer journey designs and product builds. Evaluate the risks, challenges and opportunities, making recommendations on future direction. Develop and support creation of our end-to-end renewable energy GTM strategy, then either own those processes or handover to the relevant teams. Contribute to policy asks, project bids, partnership development. Engaging with the public affairs team and staying abreast of relevant policy consultations and decisions, to help ZCL adapt to the policy environment in which it operates. Support strategic & commercial evaluation of various products and innovation projects. Weekly performance reporting. Representing OVO at external events. Within your first 3 months month you'll: Be comfortable explaining all OVO has to offer (incl our mission and benefits) Be known in your business area and by key collaborators as the recruiter for the job Be familiar with OVO's hiring processes, our ATS and our other systems Expanded some of the regions where we have contractor resource Improved our procurement/onboarding experience Worked with the sales team to improve sales conversion rates Launched consumer finance in partnership with payments Systems : Zoho CRM, Midsummer and Easy PV You'll be a successful Senior Commercial manager - Solar and Storage here at OVO if you Can manage P&L modeling Have experience in solar PV Can operate in a high growth environment Can execute commercial outcomes Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £59,690 - £70,000, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing , plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other's experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you. Oh, and one last thing We'd be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it's just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we're looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply . We'd still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there's a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible
Role OVO-View Location: Hub based! This role will be based out of our Bristol or London offices, the candidate must be within ideal reach of either of these 2 hubs But you have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best Team: Procurement Salary banding: £70,000 - £85,000 Experience: Expert Working pattern:Full-Time Reporting to: Karl Walton - Head of Procurement Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Engaging, Ownership, Commercial Top 3 qualities for this role: Change agent, Communication, Results driven In the words of the team, you should leave your current role for this one because . OVO is a phenomenal place to work. The company cares deeply for its people which makes you want to go above and beyond. There is a reason we won Times best place to work! The Procurement & Supplier Management team are on a really exciting journey and it's not every day you get the ability to actively participate in a Procurement transformation. OVO felt like home to me after just 2 weeks and I put that down to having such a great team around me. Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: You'll be working within OVO's Procurement & Supplier Management Team which sits within the Finance area, with a directive to drive value from the supplier ecosystem. Buying goods or services is a crucial part of OVO's business. It enables us to deliver a whole range of products to our customers from marketing campaigns, smart meters and everything in between. Our suppliers have a huge impact on the planet, so we have some great sustainability goals also. This role in a nutshell: Outsourcing providers are a key part of OVOs supplier Ecosystem and play a meaningful role in supporting OVO to meet our goals, including Plan Zero. This is a newly formed and strategic role within the Procurement leadership team, and we are looking for someone with significant outsourcing experience to; a) commercially own these key relationships, b) bring the market to OVO, and c) drive some commercial creativity into our relationships. The successful candidate will lead, mentor and develop a team of two individuals (Snr Procurement Manager and a Supplier Relationship Manager) as well as business partner with our Operations area to help orchestrate key commercial activities. Your key outcomes will be: Category Management Develop, agree and implement an effective category plan that enables OVO to deliver its commercial and performance objectives for Outsourced Service Providers (OSPs) and improve the value from the supply chain (growing leverage, merging services, fewer but more valuable relationships) Identify and evaluate existing and recommend potential new OSPs, negotiate contracts and establish relationships with suppliers (current and new). Conduct market research and analysis to identify economic trends, pricing, potential cost savings opportunities and potential new relationships (bring the market to OVO!) Establish a forward looking and progressive category strategy which support OVOs strategy and Plan Zero agenda Analyze and report on key metrics such as; savings, supplier performance, priorities, risks and opportunities Maintaining and handling a pipeline of key activities, establishing reporting metrics from this data to enable effective resource and stakeholder management Constantly be seeking ways to optimise cost and increase value maturing existing resource based contracts towards gain share or outcome based, where applicable Collaborate with internal partners to align requirements to supplier delivery. Supplier Relationship & Performance Management Align with the central Supplier Management team to ensure the OSP category adopts standard process and uses tools and templates already in existence Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and service level agreements Seek out and action on opportunities to improve service levels and ultimately improve upon OVO's customer satisfaction Explore innovative ideas to incentivise our partners to do things differently (what can we stop, automate, digitalise, shorten that will make our customers' lives easier) Stay updated on OSP industry best practices and emerging trends in procurement to drive continuous improvement. Provide mentorship and support to team members, including training and development opportunities Ensure robust contracts are in place with OSPs and are proactively managed to ensure risks are controlled and mitigated You'll be responsible for the risk, compliance and oversight within OSP contracts by leading the contractual relationships Work collaboratively with key business partners (including Legal and Finance Business Partners) to ensure success for OVO Within your first 3 months you'll: Establish yourself and your team as the go to points of contact for all commercial matters within the category Set out a clear plan to deliver commercial objectives for 2024 and beyond Have a clear baseline on current supplier performance, contracts, commercial activities, risks and opportunities Have met with all key partners and suppliers You'll be a successful Procurement Business Partner at OVO if you Are self driven and can work autonomously with direction but within a framework of a wider team Are motivated by developing a small team and seeing the outputs of your support Are comfortable working in a fast paced, changing environment Are results and output driven Want to build something phenomenal and improve your future career profile! Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £70,000 and £85,000, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing, plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other's experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you. Oh, and one last thing We'd be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it's just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we're looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply. We'd still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there's a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Role OVO-View Location: Hub based! This role will be based out of our Bristol or London offices, the candidate must be within ideal reach of either of these 2 hubs But you have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best Team: Procurement Salary banding: £70,000 - £85,000 Experience: Expert Working pattern:Full-Time Reporting to: Karl Walton - Head of Procurement Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Engaging, Ownership, Commercial Top 3 qualities for this role: Change agent, Communication, Results driven In the words of the team, you should leave your current role for this one because . OVO is a phenomenal place to work. The company cares deeply for its people which makes you want to go above and beyond. There is a reason we won Times best place to work! The Procurement & Supplier Management team are on a really exciting journey and it's not every day you get the ability to actively participate in a Procurement transformation. OVO felt like home to me after just 2 weeks and I put that down to having such a great team around me. Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: You'll be working within OVO's Procurement & Supplier Management Team which sits within the Finance area, with a directive to drive value from the supplier ecosystem. Buying goods or services is a crucial part of OVO's business. It enables us to deliver a whole range of products to our customers from marketing campaigns, smart meters and everything in between. Our suppliers have a huge impact on the planet, so we have some great sustainability goals also. This role in a nutshell: Outsourcing providers are a key part of OVOs supplier Ecosystem and play a meaningful role in supporting OVO to meet our goals, including Plan Zero. This is a newly formed and strategic role within the Procurement leadership team, and we are looking for someone with significant outsourcing experience to; a) commercially own these key relationships, b) bring the market to OVO, and c) drive some commercial creativity into our relationships. The successful candidate will lead, mentor and develop a team of two individuals (Snr Procurement Manager and a Supplier Relationship Manager) as well as business partner with our Operations area to help orchestrate key commercial activities. Your key outcomes will be: Category Management Develop, agree and implement an effective category plan that enables OVO to deliver its commercial and performance objectives for Outsourced Service Providers (OSPs) and improve the value from the supply chain (growing leverage, merging services, fewer but more valuable relationships) Identify and evaluate existing and recommend potential new OSPs, negotiate contracts and establish relationships with suppliers (current and new). Conduct market research and analysis to identify economic trends, pricing, potential cost savings opportunities and potential new relationships (bring the market to OVO!) Establish a forward looking and progressive category strategy which support OVOs strategy and Plan Zero agenda Analyze and report on key metrics such as; savings, supplier performance, priorities, risks and opportunities Maintaining and handling a pipeline of key activities, establishing reporting metrics from this data to enable effective resource and stakeholder management Constantly be seeking ways to optimise cost and increase value maturing existing resource based contracts towards gain share or outcome based, where applicable Collaborate with internal partners to align requirements to supplier delivery. Supplier Relationship & Performance Management Align with the central Supplier Management team to ensure the OSP category adopts standard process and uses tools and templates already in existence Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and service level agreements Seek out and action on opportunities to improve service levels and ultimately improve upon OVO's customer satisfaction Explore innovative ideas to incentivise our partners to do things differently (what can we stop, automate, digitalise, shorten that will make our customers' lives easier) Stay updated on OSP industry best practices and emerging trends in procurement to drive continuous improvement. Provide mentorship and support to team members, including training and development opportunities Ensure robust contracts are in place with OSPs and are proactively managed to ensure risks are controlled and mitigated You'll be responsible for the risk, compliance and oversight within OSP contracts by leading the contractual relationships Work collaboratively with key business partners (including Legal and Finance Business Partners) to ensure success for OVO Within your first 3 months you'll: Establish yourself and your team as the go to points of contact for all commercial matters within the category Set out a clear plan to deliver commercial objectives for 2024 and beyond Have a clear baseline on current supplier performance, contracts, commercial activities, risks and opportunities Have met with all key partners and suppliers You'll be a successful Procurement Business Partner at OVO if you Are self driven and can work autonomously with direction but within a framework of a wider team Are motivated by developing a small team and seeing the outputs of your support Are comfortable working in a fast paced, changing environment Are results and output driven Want to build something phenomenal and improve your future career profile! Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £70,000 and £85,000, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing, plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other's experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you. Oh, and one last thing We'd be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it's just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we're looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply. We'd still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there's a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible
Role OVO-View Location : Hub based! Bristol, London, Glasgow or Remote! (You have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best) Team : Delivery Salary banding: £42,710 - £66,630 Experience : Mid-level / Expert Working pattern: Full-Time Reporting to: Delivery Lead Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Problem solver, relationship builder, outcome driven Top 3 qualities for this role: Communication, pragmatism, empathy Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all abilities, gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: You'll be working within our OVO Technology Delivery team. Our OVO Tech Delivery team provides delivery support across a range of product teams, projects and programmes that enable all of OVO group companies to deliver on their mission. Delivery Manager roles at OVO are responsible for working with a broad range of people that include exceptionally talented Product Managers, Software Engineers, Designers, Researchers, Data Scientists and Marketers to build products that our users love. This role in a nutshell: Managing the day to day delivery of teams across OVO Tech. Helping to ensure fast and efficient delivery of our new initiatives and capabilities. Your key outcomes will be: Your career with OVO Tech will be varied: OVO's Tech Delivery consists of a variety of delivery approaches, based on what's best to get the work done with the teams involved. We prioritise learning with teams, giving you space to agree on the delivery approach. You'll have accountability for deliveries in one of our consumer facing domain teams. These domains together provide all of the technology which allows us to support our customers. Reporting to a Senior Delivery Manager, you will be part of the Tech Delivery team, working with product and engineering cross functional teams to deliver great outcomes for our customers but also helping to continually improve tech delivery, and support and develop our teams. You'll be a successful Delivery Manager at OVO if you Have good experience and awareness of agile techniques and optimising delivery processes. Have experience putting these skills to work to enable smooth flow of work through technology teams with a focus on ensuring delivery of desired outcomes. Be able to converse with stakeholders and teams to shape their requirements and the delivery approach. You do not need to be an expert in technology but you should have a good awareness of the technologies, capabilities and skills required for a team to be successful in this space. The skills we are looking for are: Agile and Lean practices Know about and can lead on a range of Agile and Lean tools and techniques, with an ability to coach within and outside of your team. You can establish a feedback loop for teams; you can take responsibility for the translation and measurement of value (what you put in and what you will get out). Commercial management Can support effective budget management within the constraints of the project. You know how to monitor projected budgets against expenditure. Communication skills Know how to communicate effectively across organisational, technical and political boundaries, understanding the context. You can advocate and communicate what a team does to create trust and authenticity. You know how to successfully react and respond to challenge. Life-cycle perspective Understand the different phases of delivery and can contribute to, plan or run these. Can maintain a product or process through the delivery phases, into live and then into retirement. You know how to lead a team through the different phases of the delivery product life cycle. You understand incident management and service support so that products are built effectively. Maintaining delivery momentum Can solve issues and unblock problems. You know how to drive a team and set the pace, ensuring teams are working towards delivery commitments. You can engage in elements of risk management such as effectively managing and tracking the mitigation of risks. You can manage various dependencies across teams and departments. Making the process work Focus on the outcome, not frameworks. You can challenge and improve disproportionate organisational processes where it impacts the pace of the team. You can identify what works best for the team and when to utilise certain processes. Planning You can take a consistent and ongoing approach to planning, forecasting, estimating, managing uncertainty, metrics and measurements, contingency planning and roadmapping. You know how to communicate plans, planning assumptions and progress to a range of stakeholders. You can maintain the cadence of delivery and manage the relationships between different people within and across teams. Team dynamics and collaboration You know how to build successful delivery teams. You understand team styles and how people work together. You can maintain, influence and motivate a team. You can give and receive feedback, facilitating the feedback loop. You can ensure the health of a team and facilitate conflict resolution, accelerating team performance. You can ensure that the team works in a transparent way and that the work is understood externally. Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £42,710 and £66,630, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing , plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other's experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you. Oh, and one last thing We'd be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes, yet we also believe it's just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we're looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply . We'd still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there's a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Role OVO-View Location : Hub based! Bristol, London, Glasgow or Remote! (You have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best) Team : Delivery Salary banding: £42,710 - £66,630 Experience : Mid-level / Expert Working pattern: Full-Time Reporting to: Delivery Lead Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Problem solver, relationship builder, outcome driven Top 3 qualities for this role: Communication, pragmatism, empathy Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all abilities, gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: You'll be working within our OVO Technology Delivery team. Our OVO Tech Delivery team provides delivery support across a range of product teams, projects and programmes that enable all of OVO group companies to deliver on their mission. Delivery Manager roles at OVO are responsible for working with a broad range of people that include exceptionally talented Product Managers, Software Engineers, Designers, Researchers, Data Scientists and Marketers to build products that our users love. This role in a nutshell: Managing the day to day delivery of teams across OVO Tech. Helping to ensure fast and efficient delivery of our new initiatives and capabilities. Your key outcomes will be: Your career with OVO Tech will be varied: OVO's Tech Delivery consists of a variety of delivery approaches, based on what's best to get the work done with the teams involved. We prioritise learning with teams, giving you space to agree on the delivery approach. You'll have accountability for deliveries in one of our consumer facing domain teams. These domains together provide all of the technology which allows us to support our customers. Reporting to a Senior Delivery Manager, you will be part of the Tech Delivery team, working with product and engineering cross functional teams to deliver great outcomes for our customers but also helping to continually improve tech delivery, and support and develop our teams. You'll be a successful Delivery Manager at OVO if you Have good experience and awareness of agile techniques and optimising delivery processes. Have experience putting these skills to work to enable smooth flow of work through technology teams with a focus on ensuring delivery of desired outcomes. Be able to converse with stakeholders and teams to shape their requirements and the delivery approach. You do not need to be an expert in technology but you should have a good awareness of the technologies, capabilities and skills required for a team to be successful in this space. The skills we are looking for are: Agile and Lean practices Know about and can lead on a range of Agile and Lean tools and techniques, with an ability to coach within and outside of your team. You can establish a feedback loop for teams; you can take responsibility for the translation and measurement of value (what you put in and what you will get out). Commercial management Can support effective budget management within the constraints of the project. You know how to monitor projected budgets against expenditure. Communication skills Know how to communicate effectively across organisational, technical and political boundaries, understanding the context. You can advocate and communicate what a team does to create trust and authenticity. You know how to successfully react and respond to challenge. Life-cycle perspective Understand the different phases of delivery and can contribute to, plan or run these. Can maintain a product or process through the delivery phases, into live and then into retirement. You know how to lead a team through the different phases of the delivery product life cycle. You understand incident management and service support so that products are built effectively. Maintaining delivery momentum Can solve issues and unblock problems. You know how to drive a team and set the pace, ensuring teams are working towards delivery commitments. You can engage in elements of risk management such as effectively managing and tracking the mitigation of risks. You can manage various dependencies across teams and departments. Making the process work Focus on the outcome, not frameworks. You can challenge and improve disproportionate organisational processes where it impacts the pace of the team. You can identify what works best for the team and when to utilise certain processes. Planning You can take a consistent and ongoing approach to planning, forecasting, estimating, managing uncertainty, metrics and measurements, contingency planning and roadmapping. You know how to communicate plans, planning assumptions and progress to a range of stakeholders. You can maintain the cadence of delivery and manage the relationships between different people within and across teams. Team dynamics and collaboration You know how to build successful delivery teams. You understand team styles and how people work together. You can maintain, influence and motivate a team. You can give and receive feedback, facilitating the feedback loop. You can ensure the health of a team and facilitate conflict resolution, accelerating team performance. You can ensure that the team works in a transparent way and that the work is understood externally. Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £42,710 and £66,630, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing , plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other's experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you. Oh, and one last thing We'd be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes, yet we also believe it's just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we're looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply . We'd still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there's a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible
Role OVO-View Location: Hub based! Bristol, London or Glasgow But you have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best Team: ZCL - Zero Carbon Living Salary banding: Up to £30,000 basic + commission OTE £50,000+ Experience: Mid-level/Expert Working pattern: Full-Time Reporting to: Carl Clarke - National Sales and Survey Manager Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Customer focused. Engaging. Dynamic. Top 3 qualities for this role: Industry knowledge. Strong communication. Resilience. Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: This will be a remote role with occasional travel to the office as and when required. The main bases would be our London or Bristol Headquarters. The role sits within OVO Energy's Zero Carbon Living (ZCL) Solutions growth business, but specifically within OVO's Solar and Storage business unit. We are all about the future tech that's going to help us towards delivering Plan Zero and helping decarbonise our members' homes and transport. This is a super exciting role as for the right candidates there could be broader opportunities across all of the products we offer in ZCL solutions. This role in a nutshell: Our new In house solar sales and surveying team will be surveying properties both remotely and on site to assess the suitability of the property for the installation of Solar PV and battery storage systems. The survey would include talking to the customer, understanding their needs, measuring the roof, understanding cable routes, kit locations, scaffold requirements, access requirements and ultimately designing the right system to suit the customer and their property. Our surveying experts will mainly work from home conducting remote surveys of customers properties over facetime or whatsapp, but for a small proportion of customers you may be required to conduct site visits within driving distance of your home. Your key outcomes will be: Conducting remote and site technical surveys to assess suitability for solar PV and battery storage systems on domestic properties. Listen, and then advise customers on the best solution to match their lifestyle and their home, using consultative selling techniques, there's no hard sell here. Measure the roof, check roof condition, tile type, kit locations, cable runs, access requirements, scaffold requirements etc. Use technology platforms like Google Earth Pro to accurately measure roofs and capture details such as shading, obstructions etc in order to produce accurate quotations Design the system layout using EasyPV or equivalent solar design tools. Produce accurate quotes for customers and actively manage your quote pipeline. Follow up with customers and chase outstanding quotes to drive sales conversions. Work with the technical team on any queries post survey/sale. You'll be a successful Solar & Battery Sales Surveyor here at OVO if you have Experience in consumer facing sales roles. Have worked previously using consultative selling techniques. Experience surveying properties both remotely and on site for the purpose of installing solar PV and battery storage systems, (other renewable technologies are a plus). Previous experience within an MCS accredited organisation. An understanding of MCS requirements for solar PV installations. Knowledge or experience of introducing customers to finance via 3rd party lenders. A sound working knowledge of the built environment. Ability to technically assess properties, including construction type, condition etc. Experience with talking to customers about work in their homes, ideally with a background in measuring and sizing solar PV systems. Passionate about Climate change and Net Zero goals Working in a collaborative environment You won't like this role if you Don't like a sales environment Are uncomfortable having honest conversations Customer focused at all times Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you £30,000 basic + commission OTE £50,000+ , depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing , plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other's experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you. Oh, and one last thing We'd be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it's just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we're looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply . We'd still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there's a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Role OVO-View Location: Hub based! Bristol, London or Glasgow But you have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best Team: ZCL - Zero Carbon Living Salary banding: Up to £30,000 basic + commission OTE £50,000+ Experience: Mid-level/Expert Working pattern: Full-Time Reporting to: Carl Clarke - National Sales and Survey Manager Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Customer focused. Engaging. Dynamic. Top 3 qualities for this role: Industry knowledge. Strong communication. Resilience. Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: This will be a remote role with occasional travel to the office as and when required. The main bases would be our London or Bristol Headquarters. The role sits within OVO Energy's Zero Carbon Living (ZCL) Solutions growth business, but specifically within OVO's Solar and Storage business unit. We are all about the future tech that's going to help us towards delivering Plan Zero and helping decarbonise our members' homes and transport. This is a super exciting role as for the right candidates there could be broader opportunities across all of the products we offer in ZCL solutions. This role in a nutshell: Our new In house solar sales and surveying team will be surveying properties both remotely and on site to assess the suitability of the property for the installation of Solar PV and battery storage systems. The survey would include talking to the customer, understanding their needs, measuring the roof, understanding cable routes, kit locations, scaffold requirements, access requirements and ultimately designing the right system to suit the customer and their property. Our surveying experts will mainly work from home conducting remote surveys of customers properties over facetime or whatsapp, but for a small proportion of customers you may be required to conduct site visits within driving distance of your home. Your key outcomes will be: Conducting remote and site technical surveys to assess suitability for solar PV and battery storage systems on domestic properties. Listen, and then advise customers on the best solution to match their lifestyle and their home, using consultative selling techniques, there's no hard sell here. Measure the roof, check roof condition, tile type, kit locations, cable runs, access requirements, scaffold requirements etc. Use technology platforms like Google Earth Pro to accurately measure roofs and capture details such as shading, obstructions etc in order to produce accurate quotations Design the system layout using EasyPV or equivalent solar design tools. Produce accurate quotes for customers and actively manage your quote pipeline. Follow up with customers and chase outstanding quotes to drive sales conversions. Work with the technical team on any queries post survey/sale. You'll be a successful Solar & Battery Sales Surveyor here at OVO if you have Experience in consumer facing sales roles. Have worked previously using consultative selling techniques. Experience surveying properties both remotely and on site for the purpose of installing solar PV and battery storage systems, (other renewable technologies are a plus). Previous experience within an MCS accredited organisation. An understanding of MCS requirements for solar PV installations. Knowledge or experience of introducing customers to finance via 3rd party lenders. A sound working knowledge of the built environment. Ability to technically assess properties, including construction type, condition etc. Experience with talking to customers about work in their homes, ideally with a background in measuring and sizing solar PV systems. Passionate about Climate change and Net Zero goals Working in a collaborative environment You won't like this role if you Don't like a sales environment Are uncomfortable having honest conversations Customer focused at all times Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you £30,000 basic + commission OTE £50,000+ , depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing , plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other's experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you. Oh, and one last thing We'd be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it's just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we're looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply . We'd still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there's a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible
Role OVO-View Location: Bristol, London, Glasgow or Remote! (You have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best) Team: Information Security Salary banding: £71,240 - £111,130 Experience: Expert Working pattern: Full-Time Reporting to: Head of Information Security Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Creator, Challenger, Coach Top 3 qualities for this role: Problem-solver, Curious, Collaborative In the words of the team, you should leave your current role for this one because . "You'll manage the team that drives and enables security by default and design across OVOTech. This includes selecting and implementing coaching, workflows and tooling to model threats, identify security risks and embed and document verification of build and runtime security. The solutions that security engineering build and operate power the reduction of downside risk thereby enhancing the opportunities for technology to enable Plan Zero." Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all abilities, gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: We're hiring creators, challengers and coaches. Every role we're hiring puts people at the heart of our information security strategy and uses technology and operational processes to build a resilient and performant business. The Path to Zero is paved with well-informed risk and reward decisions! This role in a nutshell: The security engineering team collaborates with OVO's Engineering teams to secure the design and configuration of OVO applications, infrastructure and secure access to OVO's resources. As a Senior Security Engineering Manager you'll pioneer an innovative and inclusive culture, inspire with compelling security stories and land messages with clarity to engage those who the team work with, both within and outside the Enterprise Security and Platforms team. You'll personally excel at implementing reliable tools to prevent, mitigate or automatically remediate mis-configurations and vulnerabilities and extending operational excellence across all OVO-built and accessed applications and infrastructure. Crucially you'll serve and care for the people in security engineering creating an inclusive culture so all of our people feel they truly belong, are heard, and are open and encouraged to contribute to OVO's security mission. Your key outcomes will be: Lead the strategic design of mechanisms to incentivise and enable the security of OVO's data, applications, infrastructure and access. Collaboration with engineering teams and system administrators to develop and configure comprehensive security measures that align with OVO's goals and objectives. Provide OVOTech with a range of centrally operated security mechanisms and services, including web application firewalls, cloud and application security platforms, threat and risk assessments and penetration testing. Implementing secure coding practices to prevent common vulnerabilities in software development. Provide the cyber defense team with support during and post incidents to contain the damage, mitigate the impact, and facilitate the recovery of affected systems and data. Lead the analysis of vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, near-misses and incidents to enhance future security issue and incident handling and improve overall security posture. This includes identifying lessons learned, implementing necessary changes to security controls and procedures, and supporting the training and awareness programme to educate employees on security best practices. Lead and develop a highly motivated and respected team which actively participates in community events, engages in continuous learning, and collaborates with other security professionals to stay updated on emerging threats and effective security strategies. Systems. Familiarity with the following technologies and platforms would be advantageous (not a must have or exhaustive list): Cloud Native Application Protection and Cloud Security Posture Management (e.g. Wiz) GCP, AWS and Azure native security and compliance monitoring CI/CD product development pipelines and automation SaaS discovery, event monitoring and security posture management Identity and Access Management and Privileged Access Management platforms Application Security Verification Standard and related technologies Web Application Firewall and Zero Trust Solutions (e.g. Cloudflare, BeyondCorps) Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Orchestration and Automated Response (SOAR) Endpoint, Cloud and Identity Detection and Response Issue and Project Tracking (Jira) Cyber Asset and Attack Surface Management Infrastructure Vulnerability Scanning You'll be a successful Senior Security Engineering Manager at OVO if you Are a coach: you lead your engineering community and provide practical support and approaches to integrate security with OVOTech and business processes. You inspire others to develop simpler more automated approaches to embedding security by default and design. Are a challenger: you embrace failure and do not shy away from difficult conversations in order to drive security, product and engineering alignment. You are a champion for maximising the use of data and technology to enhance productivity and effective outcomes of security work. Are a creator: you are a hands-on engineer who understands the value of rotating between solving engineering problems and stepping back to view a longer time horizon. Switching between roadmap and sprint is something you control rather than are controlled by. Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £71,240 - £111,130, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing , plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other's experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you. Oh, and one last thing We'd be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes, yet we also believe it's just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we're looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply . We'd still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there's a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Role OVO-View Location: Bristol, London, Glasgow or Remote! (You have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best) Team: Information Security Salary banding: £71,240 - £111,130 Experience: Expert Working pattern: Full-Time Reporting to: Head of Information Security Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Creator, Challenger, Coach Top 3 qualities for this role: Problem-solver, Curious, Collaborative In the words of the team, you should leave your current role for this one because . "You'll manage the team that drives and enables security by default and design across OVOTech. This includes selecting and implementing coaching, workflows and tooling to model threats, identify security risks and embed and document verification of build and runtime security. The solutions that security engineering build and operate power the reduction of downside risk thereby enhancing the opportunities for technology to enable Plan Zero." Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all abilities, gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: We're hiring creators, challengers and coaches. Every role we're hiring puts people at the heart of our information security strategy and uses technology and operational processes to build a resilient and performant business. The Path to Zero is paved with well-informed risk and reward decisions! This role in a nutshell: The security engineering team collaborates with OVO's Engineering teams to secure the design and configuration of OVO applications, infrastructure and secure access to OVO's resources. As a Senior Security Engineering Manager you'll pioneer an innovative and inclusive culture, inspire with compelling security stories and land messages with clarity to engage those who the team work with, both within and outside the Enterprise Security and Platforms team. You'll personally excel at implementing reliable tools to prevent, mitigate or automatically remediate mis-configurations and vulnerabilities and extending operational excellence across all OVO-built and accessed applications and infrastructure. Crucially you'll serve and care for the people in security engineering creating an inclusive culture so all of our people feel they truly belong, are heard, and are open and encouraged to contribute to OVO's security mission. Your key outcomes will be: Lead the strategic design of mechanisms to incentivise and enable the security of OVO's data, applications, infrastructure and access. Collaboration with engineering teams and system administrators to develop and configure comprehensive security measures that align with OVO's goals and objectives. Provide OVOTech with a range of centrally operated security mechanisms and services, including web application firewalls, cloud and application security platforms, threat and risk assessments and penetration testing. Implementing secure coding practices to prevent common vulnerabilities in software development. Provide the cyber defense team with support during and post incidents to contain the damage, mitigate the impact, and facilitate the recovery of affected systems and data. Lead the analysis of vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, near-misses and incidents to enhance future security issue and incident handling and improve overall security posture. This includes identifying lessons learned, implementing necessary changes to security controls and procedures, and supporting the training and awareness programme to educate employees on security best practices. Lead and develop a highly motivated and respected team which actively participates in community events, engages in continuous learning, and collaborates with other security professionals to stay updated on emerging threats and effective security strategies. Systems. Familiarity with the following technologies and platforms would be advantageous (not a must have or exhaustive list): Cloud Native Application Protection and Cloud Security Posture Management (e.g. Wiz) GCP, AWS and Azure native security and compliance monitoring CI/CD product development pipelines and automation SaaS discovery, event monitoring and security posture management Identity and Access Management and Privileged Access Management platforms Application Security Verification Standard and related technologies Web Application Firewall and Zero Trust Solutions (e.g. Cloudflare, BeyondCorps) Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Orchestration and Automated Response (SOAR) Endpoint, Cloud and Identity Detection and Response Issue and Project Tracking (Jira) Cyber Asset and Attack Surface Management Infrastructure Vulnerability Scanning You'll be a successful Senior Security Engineering Manager at OVO if you Are a coach: you lead your engineering community and provide practical support and approaches to integrate security with OVOTech and business processes. You inspire others to develop simpler more automated approaches to embedding security by default and design. Are a challenger: you embrace failure and do not shy away from difficult conversations in order to drive security, product and engineering alignment. You are a champion for maximising the use of data and technology to enhance productivity and effective outcomes of security work. Are a creator: you are a hands-on engineer who understands the value of rotating between solving engineering problems and stepping back to view a longer time horizon. Switching between roadmap and sprint is something you control rather than are controlled by. Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £71,240 - £111,130, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing , plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other's experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you. Oh, and one last thing We'd be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes, yet we also believe it's just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we're looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply . We'd still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there's a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible