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We're making zero carbon happen
We're OVO Group, a big family of companies united by a single vision: to get to zero carbon, fast.
We call this Plan Zero - and it shows how we'll be fighting the climate crisis and transforming the way people use energy over the next decade. To do this, we need the sharpest minds. Are you up for the challenge?
Do great green things with OVO Energy
So much has changed since we launched in 2009. Our goal remains the same though: make energy cheaper, greener, and simpler. Just as it was on day one.
Everyone belongs at OVO
Our aim is to build a diverse and inclusive movement: teams of brilliant people, with unique talents, skills, passions, and experiences.
We encourage everyone to join us, whatever your gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, life experience, or background. So please come as you are - we can't wait to meet you.
Where in the world of OVO will I be working?
We are looking for an outstanding People Partner to join our team on a 12 month FTC.
Top line, this role is about working with our Technology, Product & Data leadership team to develop and deploy people strategies that enable our company's vision and strategy to be realised. You will be a coach and advisor to our leaders and their teams which may be a blend of home, hub, field, and third-party teams, having a deep understanding of the business and people issues at hand. You will be a master at working through and with others across the People Team and wider organisation to leverage the whole team's expertise and get stuff done.
What will I be doing?
- Act as a strategic People Partner to our C-suite, VPs and Directors, developing plans and approaches that focus attention and drive toward our key business objectives.
- Lead people change projects and initiatives in your business area, including organisational design and development, and supporting workforce planning for your communities.
- Coach and develop our leaders to equip them with the right skills and behaviours to lead their business and teams through growth and change.
- Contribute to the curation of a compelling and progressive employee experience, seeking the spaces where we need to differentiate and role modelling our culture and values. This will include driving employee engagement initiatives in your area.
- Lead discussions and debate with data, formulating insights and recommendations on how we discover, nurture and advance our talent - working with specialist teams to make these ideas a reality.
Is this the job for me?
- High curiosity + resilience; a self-starter, with a proactive, progressive mindset.
- Brilliant relationship builder, coach and advisor, willing to challenge the status quo.
- Strong personal impact, you communicate with confidence and credibility across small or larger audiences.
- A natural style that prioritises team over individual, with a constant focus on a diverse + inclusive culture
- Proven ability to coach in the moment to influence positive behavioural change.
- Strong organisational design and change experience gained in a fast-paced, progressive environment. Think fast paced and multiply it, OVO is unique here.
- A practical 'hands on' approach, you are low ego.
- Strong leadership skills, you are a role model for others.
- Strong commercial acumen and highly developed analytical skills to investigate, design and deliver people strategies and plans.
Brilliant benefits for a world-changing team
Our people are at the heart of Plan Zero. That's why we offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to make you feel at home.
For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays).
Then 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 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.
Oh, and one last thing...
We'd be thrille