Senior Strategy Manager (Energy)

Location: Hybrid in London, GB; able to work from the Centre for Net Zero office near Oxford Circus at least three days per week initially

Company

Centre for Net Zero is a not-for-profit open research institute and autonomous part of hirify.global Group, focused on demand flexibility, clean electricity, field trials, data science, open-source modelling, and evidence-based action with policymakers, industry leaders, and grid operators.

What you will do

• Develop and scale strategic assets, including the visiting researchers programme and Faraday AI model, securing resources where needed.
• Lead research, market insights, and intelligence by curating external thinking and partnering with third parties to shape the research programme.
• Drive strategic and tactical projects from problem definition through delivery, including fundraising initiatives, field trials, and modelling partnerships.
• Deliver organisational development initiatives, including adoption of AI across the business.
• Work with the CEO and executive team to improve operational excellence, execution speed, and information flow.

Requirements

• Approximately 5+ years of experience in strategy consulting or working closely with C-level executives or founders in a venture-backed startup.
• Demonstrable interest in the UK and international research ecosystem.
• Strong interest in energy, with the ability to learn quickly and communicate complex topics across sectors.
• Track record of working independently, managing multiple priorities, and completing projects.
• Entrepreneurial approach to turning ambiguity into opportunity and distinguishing productive risk-taking from imprudent decisions.
• Strong writing, analytical, and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to identify and explain overconfident or incorrect AI contributions.
• Must be able to work from the CNZ office near Oxford Circus at least three days per week initially.

Nice to have

• Experience securing philanthropic, foundation, or grant funding.
• Recent experience using AI technologies to improve organisations, teams, or products.
• Experience with open-source technologies, tools, and communities.

Culture & Benefits

• Autonomous work in a culture focused on learning, fast decision-making, and rapid execution.
• Opportunity to work with co-owners on projects that break new ground.
• Perks and employee benefits through the hirify.global Group.
• Salary is flexible and discussed with a recruiter during the interview process.
• Interview accommodations can be arranged for specific needs or preferences.

Hiring process

• The process usually takes up to four weeks and includes multiple stages with the recruitment team and recruiter.
• Applicants are encouraged to explain what they care about and why Octopus feels right for them.