Location: Oxford or Cambridge with a blend of 20-40% in office, with the rest flexible to remote working within the UK. About Us We're a pioneering health tech company that aims to revolutionise the future of healthcare. We're all about enhancing the patient journey, particularly for those common diseases that affect most people and take up most of our precious healthcare resources. Our secret weapon? Genomics! We use it to power our tools and systems, improving every step of the patient pathway. From preventing diseases to screening, diagnosing, treating, and even developing new medicines - we've got it covered. But we're not stopping there. Our vision is a world where everyone benefits from our genomic technology, helping folks and entire populations to live longer, healthier lives. So, if that all sounds exciting, come join us! A Day in the Life You will assume an integral role in leading the day-to-day implementation of all commercial and corporate legal aspects across the organisation. Your responsibilities will involve delivering impactful, hands-on, and strategic guidance on legal, compliance, and business matters. As a trusted adviser, you will provide legal counsel on business strategies, contribute to the development and execution of tactical plans, and address diverse business challenges. This encompasses formulating legal assessments and devising solutions-oriented risk mitigation strategies. Your responsibilities will include managing the formulation and negotiation of vital commercial contracts, regulatory agreements, master service and consulting agreements, licensing and research collaborations, as well as overseeing litigation management, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic alliances and investments. Furthermore, you will provide legal counsel and assistance to the Board of Directors in your capacity as Company Secretary, ensuring adherence to legislation and fulfilling reporting obligations. Your role extends to attending all Board Meetings of Genomics. What you will need:- Extensive background in creating and negotiating commercial contracts, specifically within the B2B healthcare sector. Considerable expertise in developing global and region-specific business growth deals, spanning collaborations, licensing, M&A, joint ventures, supply chain, manufacturing, and distribution agreements. Robust, pragmatic business insight coupled with a keen understanding of the commercial consequences of legal advice. Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities, adept at simplifying intricate concepts for broad comprehension across the business. A qualified lawyer in the UK with hands-on experience serving as in-house counsel. So what's in it for you? Competitive compensation: Our salaries are externally benchmarked annually to ensure you receive compensation that aligns with the market. In addition, this role comes with an equity offering. Generous Holiday Allowance: 25 days of annual leave, an additional 3-day company shutdown at the end of the year, plus bank holidays. More time for you to unwind and enjoy. Invest in Your Future: Take advantage of our training and development opportunities, from regular training courses to access to a wide range of L&D materials. We're committed to helping you grow and succeed! Wellbeing: Join a company that values you at work and outside work. We offer a range of benefits, including a pension that increases every year that you work here, comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, critical illness coverage, and life insurance. We also offer enhanced paid family leave. An inclusive workplace: Genomics wholeheartedly embraces and champions Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) initiatives. We foster an inclusive environment through various means, such as our 'All in Club,' a platform where we come together to celebrate, engage in meaningful discussions, and create awareness. Additionally, we offer our 'Bank Your Bank Holiday' program, allowing you to exchange public holidays for dates that hold personal or cultural significance to you. It's our way of ensuring that every member of our community feels valued and included. Charity giving: Make a difference with our payroll giving scheme. Donate to your favourite charities tax-free and help make the world a better place! Green Commute: Join our cycle-to-work scheme and enjoy a healthier, eco-friendly commute. We are also conveniently located by major transport hubs so public transport is a snip. It's good for you and the planet! Would you like to learn more? Great, we'd love to chat. Please reach out for more information and to see if this opportunity is right for you! Genomics plc is dedicated to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Genomics plc politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Location: Oxford or Cambridge with a blend of 20-40% in office, with the rest flexible to remote working within the UK. About Us We're a pioneering health tech company that aims to revolutionise the future of healthcare. We're all about enhancing the patient journey, particularly for those common diseases that affect most people and take up most of our precious healthcare resources. Our secret weapon? Genomics! We use it to power our tools and systems, improving every step of the patient pathway. From preventing diseases to screening, diagnosing, treating, and even developing new medicines - we've got it covered. But we're not stopping there. Our vision is a world where everyone benefits from our genomic technology, helping folks and entire populations to live longer, healthier lives. So, if that all sounds exciting, come join us! A Day in the Life You will assume an integral role in leading the day-to-day implementation of all commercial and corporate legal aspects across the organisation. Your responsibilities will involve delivering impactful, hands-on, and strategic guidance on legal, compliance, and business matters. As a trusted adviser, you will provide legal counsel on business strategies, contribute to the development and execution of tactical plans, and address diverse business challenges. This encompasses formulating legal assessments and devising solutions-oriented risk mitigation strategies. Your responsibilities will include managing the formulation and negotiation of vital commercial contracts, regulatory agreements, master service and consulting agreements, licensing and research collaborations, as well as overseeing litigation management, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic alliances and investments. Furthermore, you will provide legal counsel and assistance to the Board of Directors in your capacity as Company Secretary, ensuring adherence to legislation and fulfilling reporting obligations. Your role extends to attending all Board Meetings of Genomics. What you will need:- Extensive background in creating and negotiating commercial contracts, specifically within the B2B healthcare sector. Considerable expertise in developing global and region-specific business growth deals, spanning collaborations, licensing, M&A, joint ventures, supply chain, manufacturing, and distribution agreements. Robust, pragmatic business insight coupled with a keen understanding of the commercial consequences of legal advice. Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities, adept at simplifying intricate concepts for broad comprehension across the business. A qualified lawyer in the UK with hands-on experience serving as in-house counsel. So what's in it for you? Competitive compensation: Our salaries are externally benchmarked annually to ensure you receive compensation that aligns with the market. In addition, this role comes with an equity offering. Generous Holiday Allowance: 25 days of annual leave, an additional 3-day company shutdown at the end of the year, plus bank holidays. More time for you to unwind and enjoy. Invest in Your Future: Take advantage of our training and development opportunities, from regular training courses to access to a wide range of L&D materials. We're committed to helping you grow and succeed! Wellbeing: Join a company that values you at work and outside work. We offer a range of benefits, including a pension that increases every year that you work here, comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, critical illness coverage, and life insurance. We also offer enhanced paid family leave. An inclusive workplace: Genomics wholeheartedly embraces and champions Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) initiatives. We foster an inclusive environment through various means, such as our 'All in Club,' a platform where we come together to celebrate, engage in meaningful discussions, and create awareness. Additionally, we offer our 'Bank Your Bank Holiday' program, allowing you to exchange public holidays for dates that hold personal or cultural significance to you. It's our way of ensuring that every member of our community feels valued and included. Charity giving: Make a difference with our payroll giving scheme. Donate to your favourite charities tax-free and help make the world a better place! Green Commute: Join our cycle-to-work scheme and enjoy a healthier, eco-friendly commute. We are also conveniently located by major transport hubs so public transport is a snip. It's good for you and the planet! Would you like to learn more? Great, we'd love to chat. Please reach out for more information and to see if this opportunity is right for you! Genomics plc is dedicated to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Genomics plc politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
FFOM0324 Operations Manager (Financial Services) Due to extensive growth, Fusion Consulting Group are looking to recruit an experienced Operations Manager (Financial Services) to manage the back-office of its expanding financial division of the group. The group has several subsidiaries ranging from Tax, Accounting, Legal, Financial Services and Recruitment. Our mission is to disrupt the disjointed Professional Services space. This role will be based out of our head office in North London, Finchley. Job Description Reporting directly to the Directors, the Operations Manager (Financial Services) will be required to manage the day to day back-office operation of the financial services business. The company is simultaneously hiring an administrator to support this role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous IFA experience to join a supportive and collaborative team where their training and future development will be made a priority. Responsibilities Managing all Back Office operations of the financial services division Managing the data input into Intelligent Office and setting the clients up Managing the Letters of Authority (LOA) process and ensuring regular follow up with the providers Preparing first meeting packs - as and when required Prepare suitability letters for Adviser sign off (using templates or software) Processing new business, which includes anti money laundering checks and follow through to completion of the application process either paper or electronic Liaising with clients and providers where appropriate Managing fund switches and withdrawals Ensuring success with client calls, fact find meetings and sending relevant documents Adding and updating new business and fees onto back-office system Dealing with telephone and postal queries Producing client valuations Dealing with internal reporting on prospects, clients, status and fees Working with the finance team on commission income reconciliation Supporting colleagues with general miscellaneous admin Assisting with any other duties as required by the Directors Person Specification At least four years exposure working for an IFA Experience in using Intelligent Office is essential Excellent Excel skills are essential Excellent customer service and administration skills Comfortable and credible when speaking with Clients and Providers over the phone Must be a team player who is able to manage their own workload Familiar working to tight deadlines What we Offer Basic Salary of up to £45,000 per annum depending on experience 24 days holiday + Bank holidays An additional day off for your Birthday every year Excellent training and development opportunities Private medical insurance Group life insurance FusionPoints bonus scheme Job Type: Full-time, Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm Job Location: London, Finchley N3 About Fusion Consulting Group: Fusion is a multi-discipline consulting practice assisting entrepreneurial businesses and private clients by delivering an end to end solution throughout their business journey. Fusion crafts client solutions using its in-house team of highly skilled consultants with a diverse range of expertise within International Taxation, Company Accounting, Digital Marketing, IT Strategy, Business Advisory, Legal Services and Financial services ensuring a joined up approach and seamless client experience. Equal Opportunities Fusion Consulting Ltd is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status
Mar 25, 2024
Full time
FFOM0324 Operations Manager (Financial Services) Due to extensive growth, Fusion Consulting Group are looking to recruit an experienced Operations Manager (Financial Services) to manage the back-office of its expanding financial division of the group. The group has several subsidiaries ranging from Tax, Accounting, Legal, Financial Services and Recruitment. Our mission is to disrupt the disjointed Professional Services space. This role will be based out of our head office in North London, Finchley. Job Description Reporting directly to the Directors, the Operations Manager (Financial Services) will be required to manage the day to day back-office operation of the financial services business. The company is simultaneously hiring an administrator to support this role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous IFA experience to join a supportive and collaborative team where their training and future development will be made a priority. Responsibilities Managing all Back Office operations of the financial services division Managing the data input into Intelligent Office and setting the clients up Managing the Letters of Authority (LOA) process and ensuring regular follow up with the providers Preparing first meeting packs - as and when required Prepare suitability letters for Adviser sign off (using templates or software) Processing new business, which includes anti money laundering checks and follow through to completion of the application process either paper or electronic Liaising with clients and providers where appropriate Managing fund switches and withdrawals Ensuring success with client calls, fact find meetings and sending relevant documents Adding and updating new business and fees onto back-office system Dealing with telephone and postal queries Producing client valuations Dealing with internal reporting on prospects, clients, status and fees Working with the finance team on commission income reconciliation Supporting colleagues with general miscellaneous admin Assisting with any other duties as required by the Directors Person Specification At least four years exposure working for an IFA Experience in using Intelligent Office is essential Excellent Excel skills are essential Excellent customer service and administration skills Comfortable and credible when speaking with Clients and Providers over the phone Must be a team player who is able to manage their own workload Familiar working to tight deadlines What we Offer Basic Salary of up to £45,000 per annum depending on experience 24 days holiday + Bank holidays An additional day off for your Birthday every year Excellent training and development opportunities Private medical insurance Group life insurance FusionPoints bonus scheme Job Type: Full-time, Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm Job Location: London, Finchley N3 About Fusion Consulting Group: Fusion is a multi-discipline consulting practice assisting entrepreneurial businesses and private clients by delivering an end to end solution throughout their business journey. Fusion crafts client solutions using its in-house team of highly skilled consultants with a diverse range of expertise within International Taxation, Company Accounting, Digital Marketing, IT Strategy, Business Advisory, Legal Services and Financial services ensuring a joined up approach and seamless client experience. Equal Opportunities Fusion Consulting Ltd is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status
Closing Date: Friday 12th April 2024 Purpose of the Role: This is a 'strategic doing' job. You will have strategic, relational and operational responsibilities including strategic oversight and responsibility for your function; relational management both internally and externally, and responsibility for the practical skills and tools to do the job and ensure it is done. Specifically, you will have responsibility for developing and managing implementation of St Basils' IT and Cyber-security strategy and our Data management, data capture and data analysis systems and delivery. You will ensure that our data capture and analysis inform our decision-making, service delivery and improvement and enable us to report and capture the value and impacts of our service delivery and innovation both internally and externally, informing our commissioners and policy makers. You will have management oversight of IT and Performance Hub teams and contribute to the overall management of St Basils through membership of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). Key Accountabilities: To provide line management to the Head of IT and the Performance Hub team. Responsibility for development an implementation of IT and Cyber-Security Strategy. Responsibility for Data capture systems, data analysis and reporting. Responsible for ensuring they are integrated, meet organisational objectives and delivered in a coordinated way achieving KPIs. Responsible for continuous service review and improvement. Responsibility for ensuring our operational services have the IT and data capture and analysis support required to fulfil their functions. Managing and mitigating risks associated with your function. Joint responsibility with other Directors for supporting Youth Services Managers (YSMs) and delivering organisational objectives. Providing effective reports to Board, Committees, SLT and YSMs To liaise with the Finance Director to compile realistic annual budgets for your function and monitor income and expenditure on an ongoing basis. To work with others on matters of common concern, policy issues and those relating to the smooth, efficient and economic running of St Basils. To participate in the compilation of Business Plans, setting and monitoring objectives and targets as appropriate. Optimise resources, developing and maintaining best practice within the context of a Psychologically Informed Environment To support and manage a team of performance analysts. To devise and implement policies and strategies for the development of a robust framework for organizational performance management and reporting. To devise and implement policies and strategies for the development, implementation, and monitoring of service delivery performance standards. To manage development and implementation of fit-for-purpose monitoring systems for departmental performance indicators and standards, including ensuring data quality and compliance with internal and external audit requirements To deliver insightful and proactive statistical analysis of data, and raise management actions or business cases where improvements can be made. To advise SLT and senior managers of issues regarding and arising from performance and service improvement. To partner managers and provide up to date data to support effective performance across St Basils To influence and motivate managers and staff associated with performance issues. To embed a performance management culture across all levels of the organisation. To provide training and guidance to all levels of managers and staff on performance and service improvement. To coordinate and facilitate the communication to all staff of performance issues including the preparation of reports for managers and committees and giving presentations. To represent St Basils and attend meetings at all levels in association with the above duties, in particular with managers and SLT members. To be responsible for managing and controlling budgets and expenditure within the approved allocations of the department. To prepare and submit reports to Board and Sub- Committees in connection with the above duties. To be aware of all developments in associated government, regional and local issues. To coordinate performance indicator information, providing regular updates to partners, funders, and commissioners. To assist with the achievement and maintenance of external quality marks. To provide data capture and analysis which will contribute to achieving our objectives within our EDI Strategy. To build strong interdepartmental relationships with Finance and other key departments to maximise the alignment and effectiveness of performance reporting process across the organisation. To deliver continuous improvement of the performance reporting process to reflect the evolution of our business, changes in internal/external processes and the availability of new technology. Using external empirical data and trends to inform our work and drive better outcomes. QUALIFICATIONS Essential: Educated to degree level in related subject area and/or senior level experience, with evidence of management development and continuing professional development ROLE EXPERIENCE Essential: Expert knowledge in IT and data capture and analysis Experience of developing MS Power Bi reports Experience of developing and implementing reporting structures and data analysis Understanding of value creation and value capture Experience of implementing Cyber-security strategies Experience of working within a leadership capacity. Experience in managing budgets/operations within tight financial circumstances and/or competing priorities. Experience of providing strategic guidance and advice at Board level. Experience of providing line management/supervision and support to staff. Undertaking performance management through annual PDRs and one to one meetings. Experience of developing and maintaining performance indicators and targets. Track record of success in working at a strategic level in optimizing resources, implementing new business development, promoting service delivery, developing and maintaining best practice. Experience of providing management information report writing including the presentation of statistical data. Experience of building effective relationships with external stakeholders and partners Desirable: Knowledge of other MS Power Platform products and MS Fabric. LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS: Essential: Achieve results People leadership coaching and development Strategic outlook Building relationships KNOWLEDGE Essential: Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements and their operational/service implications. Knowledge of the issues faced by vulnerable young people and adults. Good understanding of St Basils operating environment Knowledge of and commitment to Equality, Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion Knowledge of and commitment to Health and Safety.
Mar 22, 2024
Full time
Closing Date: Friday 12th April 2024 Purpose of the Role: This is a 'strategic doing' job. You will have strategic, relational and operational responsibilities including strategic oversight and responsibility for your function; relational management both internally and externally, and responsibility for the practical skills and tools to do the job and ensure it is done. Specifically, you will have responsibility for developing and managing implementation of St Basils' IT and Cyber-security strategy and our Data management, data capture and data analysis systems and delivery. You will ensure that our data capture and analysis inform our decision-making, service delivery and improvement and enable us to report and capture the value and impacts of our service delivery and innovation both internally and externally, informing our commissioners and policy makers. You will have management oversight of IT and Performance Hub teams and contribute to the overall management of St Basils through membership of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). Key Accountabilities: To provide line management to the Head of IT and the Performance Hub team. Responsibility for development an implementation of IT and Cyber-Security Strategy. Responsibility for Data capture systems, data analysis and reporting. Responsible for ensuring they are integrated, meet organisational objectives and delivered in a coordinated way achieving KPIs. Responsible for continuous service review and improvement. Responsibility for ensuring our operational services have the IT and data capture and analysis support required to fulfil their functions. Managing and mitigating risks associated with your function. Joint responsibility with other Directors for supporting Youth Services Managers (YSMs) and delivering organisational objectives. Providing effective reports to Board, Committees, SLT and YSMs To liaise with the Finance Director to compile realistic annual budgets for your function and monitor income and expenditure on an ongoing basis. To work with others on matters of common concern, policy issues and those relating to the smooth, efficient and economic running of St Basils. To participate in the compilation of Business Plans, setting and monitoring objectives and targets as appropriate. Optimise resources, developing and maintaining best practice within the context of a Psychologically Informed Environment To support and manage a team of performance analysts. To devise and implement policies and strategies for the development of a robust framework for organizational performance management and reporting. To devise and implement policies and strategies for the development, implementation, and monitoring of service delivery performance standards. To manage development and implementation of fit-for-purpose monitoring systems for departmental performance indicators and standards, including ensuring data quality and compliance with internal and external audit requirements To deliver insightful and proactive statistical analysis of data, and raise management actions or business cases where improvements can be made. To advise SLT and senior managers of issues regarding and arising from performance and service improvement. To partner managers and provide up to date data to support effective performance across St Basils To influence and motivate managers and staff associated with performance issues. To embed a performance management culture across all levels of the organisation. To provide training and guidance to all levels of managers and staff on performance and service improvement. To coordinate and facilitate the communication to all staff of performance issues including the preparation of reports for managers and committees and giving presentations. To represent St Basils and attend meetings at all levels in association with the above duties, in particular with managers and SLT members. To be responsible for managing and controlling budgets and expenditure within the approved allocations of the department. To prepare and submit reports to Board and Sub- Committees in connection with the above duties. To be aware of all developments in associated government, regional and local issues. To coordinate performance indicator information, providing regular updates to partners, funders, and commissioners. To assist with the achievement and maintenance of external quality marks. To provide data capture and analysis which will contribute to achieving our objectives within our EDI Strategy. To build strong interdepartmental relationships with Finance and other key departments to maximise the alignment and effectiveness of performance reporting process across the organisation. To deliver continuous improvement of the performance reporting process to reflect the evolution of our business, changes in internal/external processes and the availability of new technology. Using external empirical data and trends to inform our work and drive better outcomes. QUALIFICATIONS Essential: Educated to degree level in related subject area and/or senior level experience, with evidence of management development and continuing professional development ROLE EXPERIENCE Essential: Expert knowledge in IT and data capture and analysis Experience of developing MS Power Bi reports Experience of developing and implementing reporting structures and data analysis Understanding of value creation and value capture Experience of implementing Cyber-security strategies Experience of working within a leadership capacity. Experience in managing budgets/operations within tight financial circumstances and/or competing priorities. Experience of providing strategic guidance and advice at Board level. Experience of providing line management/supervision and support to staff. Undertaking performance management through annual PDRs and one to one meetings. Experience of developing and maintaining performance indicators and targets. Track record of success in working at a strategic level in optimizing resources, implementing new business development, promoting service delivery, developing and maintaining best practice. Experience of providing management information report writing including the presentation of statistical data. Experience of building effective relationships with external stakeholders and partners Desirable: Knowledge of other MS Power Platform products and MS Fabric. LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS: Essential: Achieve results People leadership coaching and development Strategic outlook Building relationships KNOWLEDGE Essential: Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements and their operational/service implications. Knowledge of the issues faced by vulnerable young people and adults. Good understanding of St Basils operating environment Knowledge of and commitment to Equality, Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion Knowledge of and commitment to Health and Safety.
As part of the wider Octopus Energy group, Octopus Energy Generation ("OEGEN") sources, invests in and actively manages a range of utility scale renewable energy assets. Since entering the renewables market in 2010, OEGEN has grown to become one of the largest renewable investors in Europe. We are looking to expand our c.120 professionals team as we continue to scale our investments base of c£6bn and 3.5GW+ of renewable projects (mostly operational or in construction). The OEGEN Development Team focuses on investing into the development stage of renewable energy. We are flexible in our structuring and acquire equity stakes from minorities to 100% in renewable energy developers, enter into joint ventures and development service agreements. We invest from very early-stage/greenfield pipelines to mature companies. We get inspired by entrepreneurial management teams with whom we want to work long term and accelerate their growth not only through funding, but also through growth strategy coaching, filling skill gaps and bringing synergies with a wider Octopus business. Our funds have mandates to invest into multiple renewable technologies, and our current portfolio includes developers of utility-scale solar, rooftop solar, onshore wind, floating offshore wind and storage. Our current coverage is the UK and Europe but we expand quickly globally. The team actively deploys several funds and has a mandate to invest more than £200m p.a. Only in the last two years have we acquired stakes in or partnered with NorGen, Wind2, Simply Blue Energy, FFNEV, Zestec, Gridsource, Nexta, Exagen, BLCe, etc. We are a team of fourteen people and keep growing. The team is split into origination/execution and portfolio management, everyone working on deals is involved on managing companies after acquisition. Seven out of twelve people have a first-hand experience in developing renewable projects. We speak five languages and come from seven nationalities. If you are interested in seeing our team, check out our profiles: Chris Gaydon , Julia Gubar , Barney Rhys Jones , Sarah Garfitt , James Parker , Sebastian Joo , Sonia De Sales , Santiago Cortezo , Tarek Sabbagh , Paridhi Poddar , Laura Powell , Virginia Nappi , Calum Mitchell , Ashleigh Hawkins . We love the impact we create on the planet and communities, working with each other and have fun along the way. We have a culture of empowerment, without politics and hierarchies. We work and socialise closely with other teams at OEGEN living "one team, one dream" philosophy. The Investment Director will be a key senior member of the OEGEN Development Team working closely with everyone at OEGEN. You are expected to champion Octopus' culture, team spirit and be an antibody to politics. Together with other directors in the Development Team, you will lead the team's overall investment strategy, setting objectives, delivering on them and setting the team's culture. We strongly encourage applications from a variety of candidates - we believe that different experiences result in increased ideas, collaboration and success. The first stage of the process will include a run through of our company culture, as well as a conversation around what is important for you in your next role. What you'll do Be responsible for the overall team's performance (including processes, training, team dynamic, recruitment, etc). Mentor and coach team members, take on people management responsibilities, set the team culture. Originate bilateral development deals in various countries and technologies to ensure a robust pipeline for all funds managed by OEGEN. Lead transaction execution including deal structuring, valuations; negotiate joint venture and partnership terms, corporate governance. Be responsible for the performance of our investments: supervise and manage the portfolio companies, potentially as a board member or an observer, and support the growth of teams that OEGEN has already invested in and work towards their value realisation. Lead fundraising efforts, including defining investment strategy, pitching to investors, fund structuring. What you'll need Commercial mindset, able to own investment decision making. Be a pro-active and self-starting senior leader who has a strong sense of ownership, "can do" attitude, strong team spirit and ability to grow team members. Roll the sleeves attitude and willingness to work in a lean team. Track record in originating, securing exclusivities and valuing deals, especially among renewable developers in Europe. Experience in negotiating corporate governance structures, dilutions, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, framework agreements. Understanding of financial valuation theories coupled with core accounting and tax structuring skills. Project management and organisational skills. Evidence of managing complex workloads in a fast-paced environment and being able to execute transactions as a principal. Why else you'll love it here Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit! Octopus Energy is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We won best company to work for in 2022, on Glassdoor we we're voted 50 best places to work in 2022 and our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people Visit our perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits
Mar 22, 2024
Full time
As part of the wider Octopus Energy group, Octopus Energy Generation ("OEGEN") sources, invests in and actively manages a range of utility scale renewable energy assets. Since entering the renewables market in 2010, OEGEN has grown to become one of the largest renewable investors in Europe. We are looking to expand our c.120 professionals team as we continue to scale our investments base of c£6bn and 3.5GW+ of renewable projects (mostly operational or in construction). The OEGEN Development Team focuses on investing into the development stage of renewable energy. We are flexible in our structuring and acquire equity stakes from minorities to 100% in renewable energy developers, enter into joint ventures and development service agreements. We invest from very early-stage/greenfield pipelines to mature companies. We get inspired by entrepreneurial management teams with whom we want to work long term and accelerate their growth not only through funding, but also through growth strategy coaching, filling skill gaps and bringing synergies with a wider Octopus business. Our funds have mandates to invest into multiple renewable technologies, and our current portfolio includes developers of utility-scale solar, rooftop solar, onshore wind, floating offshore wind and storage. Our current coverage is the UK and Europe but we expand quickly globally. The team actively deploys several funds and has a mandate to invest more than £200m p.a. Only in the last two years have we acquired stakes in or partnered with NorGen, Wind2, Simply Blue Energy, FFNEV, Zestec, Gridsource, Nexta, Exagen, BLCe, etc. We are a team of fourteen people and keep growing. The team is split into origination/execution and portfolio management, everyone working on deals is involved on managing companies after acquisition. Seven out of twelve people have a first-hand experience in developing renewable projects. We speak five languages and come from seven nationalities. If you are interested in seeing our team, check out our profiles: Chris Gaydon , Julia Gubar , Barney Rhys Jones , Sarah Garfitt , James Parker , Sebastian Joo , Sonia De Sales , Santiago Cortezo , Tarek Sabbagh , Paridhi Poddar , Laura Powell , Virginia Nappi , Calum Mitchell , Ashleigh Hawkins . We love the impact we create on the planet and communities, working with each other and have fun along the way. We have a culture of empowerment, without politics and hierarchies. We work and socialise closely with other teams at OEGEN living "one team, one dream" philosophy. The Investment Director will be a key senior member of the OEGEN Development Team working closely with everyone at OEGEN. You are expected to champion Octopus' culture, team spirit and be an antibody to politics. Together with other directors in the Development Team, you will lead the team's overall investment strategy, setting objectives, delivering on them and setting the team's culture. We strongly encourage applications from a variety of candidates - we believe that different experiences result in increased ideas, collaboration and success. The first stage of the process will include a run through of our company culture, as well as a conversation around what is important for you in your next role. What you'll do Be responsible for the overall team's performance (including processes, training, team dynamic, recruitment, etc). Mentor and coach team members, take on people management responsibilities, set the team culture. Originate bilateral development deals in various countries and technologies to ensure a robust pipeline for all funds managed by OEGEN. Lead transaction execution including deal structuring, valuations; negotiate joint venture and partnership terms, corporate governance. Be responsible for the performance of our investments: supervise and manage the portfolio companies, potentially as a board member or an observer, and support the growth of teams that OEGEN has already invested in and work towards their value realisation. Lead fundraising efforts, including defining investment strategy, pitching to investors, fund structuring. What you'll need Commercial mindset, able to own investment decision making. Be a pro-active and self-starting senior leader who has a strong sense of ownership, "can do" attitude, strong team spirit and ability to grow team members. Roll the sleeves attitude and willingness to work in a lean team. Track record in originating, securing exclusivities and valuing deals, especially among renewable developers in Europe. Experience in negotiating corporate governance structures, dilutions, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, framework agreements. Understanding of financial valuation theories coupled with core accounting and tax structuring skills. Project management and organisational skills. Evidence of managing complex workloads in a fast-paced environment and being able to execute transactions as a principal. Why else you'll love it here Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit! Octopus Energy is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We won best company to work for in 2022, on Glassdoor we we're voted 50 best places to work in 2022 and our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people Visit our perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits
A national charity is seeking a Head of Legal to be the legal expert for the Organisation and be responsible for providing comprehensive, strategic and sound legal advice and guidance in order to minimise and mitigate any risk to the organisation and its Board. Location of the role is flexible and can be predominantly home-based but you must be able to commute into the Organisation's HQ in Wakefield, West Yorkshire when required. Responsibilities: Responsibility for contracts management Partner with the Procurement team on new and existing supplier contracts and agreements, ensuring a robust process for the review of 'local' contracts Liaise with external counsel on legal/complaints actions and other legal issues as required and review their performance annually. Work with key stakeholders (e.g. Business Development team; Property team) to coordinate all property legal work, including property sales, purchases and property leases Keep abreast of the Constitutional, Legal and Regulatory Framework within which the Organisation operate Dealing with commercial and residential leases including grants, assignments, surrenders, renewals and extensions Advise the Board, the CEO and the Senior Leadership Team on all statutory and constitutional requirements Attend Board and Committee meetings as necessary and establish a good working relationship with the Organisation's non-executive directors Contribute to meeting discussions as and when required and advise stakeholders on the implications of proposed policies. Maintaining and updating the statutory records, ensuring the timely filing of annual returns, financial statements and statutory returns. File all necessary forms and documents at Companies House, as required by the Companies Act 2006 and complete any necessary filing with the Charity Commission. Partner with relevant stakeholders (internal e.g. service managers, finance etc. and external e.g. funders) to ensure timely investigation and resolution of all enquiries Operate at a senior level, with little direction, which will require intelligent decision-making and building strong relationships with key senior stakeholders To be suitable for this role you must be/have: Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with minimum of 5 years post qualification experience Proven experience in a similar role - minimum 6 years Solid understanding and experience of legislation, governance requirements and best practice, ideally within a Health & Social Care setting alongside the compliance needs of a charity. Demonstrated career record of being accountable for regulatory, governance and legal activities and reporting associated to role. Experience of presenting and providing full details of key options to stakeholders to enable them to make sound legal and financial decisions. Experience of a high standard of business writing with proven experience of documenting complex and confidential commercial meetings and proposals. Strong commercial acumen with good business skills, able to review and identify opportunities Experience of acquisitions, disposals, mergers, joint ventures Management of contracts and insurances Financial awareness with an understanding of the principles of managing financial assets Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Feb 27, 2022
Full time
A national charity is seeking a Head of Legal to be the legal expert for the Organisation and be responsible for providing comprehensive, strategic and sound legal advice and guidance in order to minimise and mitigate any risk to the organisation and its Board. Location of the role is flexible and can be predominantly home-based but you must be able to commute into the Organisation's HQ in Wakefield, West Yorkshire when required. Responsibilities: Responsibility for contracts management Partner with the Procurement team on new and existing supplier contracts and agreements, ensuring a robust process for the review of 'local' contracts Liaise with external counsel on legal/complaints actions and other legal issues as required and review their performance annually. Work with key stakeholders (e.g. Business Development team; Property team) to coordinate all property legal work, including property sales, purchases and property leases Keep abreast of the Constitutional, Legal and Regulatory Framework within which the Organisation operate Dealing with commercial and residential leases including grants, assignments, surrenders, renewals and extensions Advise the Board, the CEO and the Senior Leadership Team on all statutory and constitutional requirements Attend Board and Committee meetings as necessary and establish a good working relationship with the Organisation's non-executive directors Contribute to meeting discussions as and when required and advise stakeholders on the implications of proposed policies. Maintaining and updating the statutory records, ensuring the timely filing of annual returns, financial statements and statutory returns. File all necessary forms and documents at Companies House, as required by the Companies Act 2006 and complete any necessary filing with the Charity Commission. Partner with relevant stakeholders (internal e.g. service managers, finance etc. and external e.g. funders) to ensure timely investigation and resolution of all enquiries Operate at a senior level, with little direction, which will require intelligent decision-making and building strong relationships with key senior stakeholders To be suitable for this role you must be/have: Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with minimum of 5 years post qualification experience Proven experience in a similar role - minimum 6 years Solid understanding and experience of legislation, governance requirements and best practice, ideally within a Health & Social Care setting alongside the compliance needs of a charity. Demonstrated career record of being accountable for regulatory, governance and legal activities and reporting associated to role. Experience of presenting and providing full details of key options to stakeholders to enable them to make sound legal and financial decisions. Experience of a high standard of business writing with proven experience of documenting complex and confidential commercial meetings and proposals. Strong commercial acumen with good business skills, able to review and identify opportunities Experience of acquisitions, disposals, mergers, joint ventures Management of contracts and insurances Financial awareness with an understanding of the principles of managing financial assets Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint