Mission-driven and very friendly culture, with a 'huge start up' feel - Senior Product Manager Octopus Energy Employee Review

5.0
30 Apr 2026
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Pros

Strong mission-driven culture with a genuine focus on the customer and the planet. There is a clear commitment to moving at pace, but it’s balanced by an empathetic leadership style that avoids putting unnecessary pressure on employees. I also love that it’s a low-ego environment where people of any level genuinely don't take themselves too seriously.

Cons

Like in big organisations, the structure is complex, involving matrix management, global dimensions, and the relationship with the external tech provider, Kraken (which used to be part of the same company). It often feels like a 'huge startup', consequently, there is a lack of formal processes and ways of working. Communication is heavily centered on Slack, which can be inconvenient for some people preferring old-style conversations.

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5.0
7 Dec 2025
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Pros

good leave, steady employement, enough lateral movement

Cons

lots of politics, people can be nosey, leadership is a good ol boys club

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1.0
13 Dec 2025
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Pros

Some members of the company are the best people you’ll ever meet.

Cons

Genuinely a complete mess. Incompetent, passive aggressive leadership that repeatedly makes both poor and confusing company decisions. I have some absolutely crazy stories from things I’ve witnessed here. There’s things that are so bizarre and dysfunctional, they belong in an alternate reality.

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