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. Please do not upload a CV when 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

Duration: Full time, 6 July - 28 August 2026

Pay: London Living Wage

Application deadline: 30 April 2026

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.

This is our fifth year running the internship programme. You can hear from our past interns and learn about our previous internships from our blog.

Who we are

We’re an international energy company putting 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 recognised 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 about our culture and how we empower our people - give it a listen to find out more about Octopus Energy!

The Global Opportunities team

The Global Opportunities team is the special projects engine of Octopus Energy Generation. We operate at the frontier of the energy transition – entering new markets, developing innovative financing models, and tackling complex challenges where the energy industry is evolving at pace.

The role

We’re looking for a proactive, curious, and highly motivated intern to support high-impact renewable energy and investment projects across emerging markets, with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys analysing complex markets, translating research into clear insights, and gaining hands-on experience in how Octopus originates, evaluates, and scales clean energy opportunities – working closely with senior leadership from day one.