Octopus in Colour Internship - Talent Acquisition
Addressing Black representation in the energy industry
At Octopus Energy, our mission is to drive the global renewable revolution and make green energy affordable for all. In order to succeed, we need to build a team that represents everyone in our society. Unfortunately, Black professionals make up < 2% of the energy workforce, which is a significant under-representation compared to the ethnic composition of the UK. To help address this, we have created an internship programme that is only open to candidates who identify with any Black, Black British, African or Caribbean background. We are committed to promoting equality, and this internship is an important step in our effort to foster greater diversity and inclusiveness in our business and industry.
Applications for all our internships will close on the 17th April. Pleasedo not upload a CVwhen asked for 'Resume/CV'.... instead, upload a cover letter made up of no more than 500 words(instructions below) 💚
This is our sixth year running the internship programme. You can hear from our past interns and learn about our previous internships.
Location: London office
Duration: Full time 6th July-28th August
Pay: London Living Wage (pro rata)
Application deadline: April 17th, 2026
Who we are
We are an international energy supply company who put customers at the heart of everything we do. We empower our people to give outrageously good customer service, and fight to make energy fairer, more affordable, and more accessible for all. We are striving to halt the climate emergency by unlocking a smart, 100% green grid. We are using technology to transform the energy system; making electricity green and affordable, creating one-of-a-kind energy innovations.
Our work is powered by freedom, autonomy, and responsibility. We’ve been recognized as one of the best companies to work for in 2024 and are now the UK's largest and most awarded energy supplier, with a 24% market share! Our Group CEO, Greg, has recorded a podcast abo...