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We're welcoming purpose driven entrepreneurs to join us on a 12-month fixed-term journey, working together toward an ambitious mission: creating a future that's zero carbon, zero bill, and zero friction for our customers.
Our internal venture studio is a space where imagination meets action, where thoughtful, human-centered ideas are nurtured into ventures that can reshape the energy landscape for the better.
We're not just creating companies, we're creating lasting impact. If you're a seasoned founder who thrives in ambiguity, values deep collaboration, and is motivated by purpose and progress, we'd love to connect.
Here's a taste of what you'll be doing:
Creating from the ground up - Explore opportunities, validate ideas, and grow new energy ventures that challenge the status quo.
Learning through experimentation - Test early ideas, gather meaningful insights from real users, and use them to shape your path forward.
Deep engagement with customers - Get to the heart of what people truly need through interviews and journey mapping to ensure the right product-market fit.
Designing sustainable business models - Develop strategies with longevity in mind, including market analyses (TAM/SAM/SOM) and financial viability.
Managing impact and performance - Keep an eye on the numbers, measure outcomes, and continuously improve how your venture delivers value.
Collaborating to move faster - Build supportive, cross-functional partnerships with other startups, researchers, and tech experts.
Championing your vision - Clearly articulate your purpose and progress to secure the backing needed to bring your vision to life.
Are we the perfect match?
You've helped shape something from nothing - Whether through a start-up or innovation team, you've built and adapted in response to real-world feedback.
You think analytically and act with empathy - You balance data-driven decision-making with a keen understanding of people and systems.
You're a connector and communicator - You bring others along on the journey and are skilled at managing relationships across different teams.
You embrace iterative, user-first thinking - You're fluent in lean start-up, agile ways of working, and human-centered design.
You know how to plan and prioritise - You can hold the long-term vision while making smart, focused decisions in the short term.
You understand business inside and out - From financial modeling to budgeting, you know how to balance mission with sustainability.
You stay curious - You're committed to ongoing learning through research, reflection, and collaboration.
It would be great if you had:
Hands-on experience in B2B or SME ventures.
A background in energy or similarly complex, regulated industries.
Lived the founder journey or been an early team member.
Navigated innovation inside a large organisation.
Pitched and secured early-stage funding (Seed or Series A).
We'd love to hear from you if you're passionate about leading the energy transition and co-creating a more equitable, sustainable future for the UK.
Here's what else you need to know:
Role may close earlier due to high applications
12 month fixed term contract
We'll have regular team socials and lively team chats
Competitive salary
Location -London - E.ON Next, 47-53 Charterhouse Street, Farringdon, London, EC1M 6PB with travel to our other sites when required.
Working environment: Flexible hybrid working - a blend of in the office and home working.
Work life balance - we work Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM to service our customers and make sure they have an unforgettable experience.
26 days holiday plus bank holidays each year - this includes a guaranteed day off for your birthday if you want it.
Generous pension scheme (you contribute 5%, we contribute 6%, increasing to 10% after 2 years)
Excellent parental leave allowance.
The chance to choose from our award-winning Flexible Benefits package which includes the option to buy up to 10 days holiday a year.
We've exciting opportunities for everyone to develop their talent at E.ON. Our open access, inclusive talent networks provide networking, learning and development for all, building your skills, qualifications, and capabilities throughout your career.
For all successful candidates. Due to the nature of this role your employment will be subject to a basic DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check being carried out by ourselves via a 3rd party service provider
We're committed to equal opportunities and actively promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and fairness for everyone.
We realise the best people bring their energy at different times, so we're happy to talk flexible working. We offer a range of flexible working options, including full time, part time, job share, remote working and variable start and finishing times