Portfolio Manager - Development Portfolio Management (12-month FTC)
Octopus EnergyLondon (GB), United Kingdom
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Posted September 9, 2026
£27k - £29k· Est.
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Job Description
Help us make a big green dent in the universe.
Key Responsibilities
- Be responsible for the commercial management of multiple development pipelines, working closely with developers to ensure delivery of investment objectives and progress of projects through development milestones to ready to build.
- Be the first point of contact with each developer, manage day-to-day coordination and communication with developers and lead operational reviews of pipelines.
- Lead on value maximisation of each development project including time of exit, sale preparation, revenue contracting, last mile development and other activities ensuring the best returns to investors on exit.
- Provide strategic oversight and direct management of portfolio companies, providing briefings and solutions to decision makers (such as board directors and fund managers).
- Monitor valuation and financial performance of investments to optimise returns and conduct regular assessments of investment and overall portfolio performance against objectives.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to the performance of the portfolio, enhancing investment resilience and performance.
- Be responsible for implementing, maintaining and enhancing governance frameworks to ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulatory requirements.
- Work closely with senior management and shareholders of portfolio companies and partners to ensure that governance practices are well-managed and operational processes are optimised.
- Be an active member of operational committees and an observer on boards.
- Work within a team of commercial managers and will role model execution of day-to-day role, while fostering a culture of empowerment and continuous improvement.
- Work closely with OEGEN Fund Managers to deliver the overarching fund objectives.
- Be responsible for reporting against the development and investment KPIs.
Requirements
- Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record in managing investments, assets and/or development pipelines against investment objectives delivery.
- To be a pro-active and self-starting senior team member who has a strong sense of ownership, “can do” attitude, strong team spirit and ability to grow team members.
- Proficiency in financial modelling, accounting, project management, data and reporting.
- Experience in establishing and managing corporate governance structures.
- Experience managing and driving strategic initiatives for a portfolio of businesses/developers with renewable assets
- Great communication and interpersonal skills, adept at engaging and influencing a diverse stakeholder group.
- Preferably but not mandatory experience in sales of renewables energy assets (development, in construction or operational).
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