We can’t hire everyone… but we can help them shine somewhere brilliant
At Octopus, we’re lucky to attract some incredibly talented humans. And while we can’t bring every talented person into our team, we can help them land somewhere that’s just as mission-driven. That’s why we’re sharing opportunities from MOPO; a company we’ve proudly backed through a strategic investment.
About MOPO..
MOPO is on a mission to enable renewable energy access in underserved markets. Already operating in Nigeria, DRC, Sierra Leone and Liberia, their solar power stations distribute energy through proprietary MOPO Batteries managed by a network of local agents. Their model is already powering thousands of homes and small businesses—eliminating fossil fuel use and enabling livelihoods. With backing from Octopus Energy, British International Investment, and Norfund, MOPO is scaling rapidly and is positioned to transform energy access and e-mobility across the continent.
What is the role.
MOPO is looking for a dedicated Odoo Administrator to take ownership of their Odoo ERP system across all subsidiaries.
This role is critical in following the upcoming departure of the current system owner, who designed and implemented their Odoo instance and holds a significant amount of configuration and business context knowledge. It is important that a replacement is in place ahead of this transition to ensure continuity and retain institutional knowledge.
Odoo sits at the centre of operational delivery across the business – covering stock, African operations, reporting and finance. This role will act as the central point of coordination, support and ongoing development of the system across all Subsidiary Country teams.
Key responsibilities
System ownership & support
- Act as the primary owner of the Odoo system across all business units
- Provide first- and second-line support to country teams using Odoo
- Troubleshoot issues and ensure smooth day-to-day operation of the platform
- Coordinate training alongside existing internal subject matter experts (product, finance, warehousing etc)
Configuration & continuous improvement
- Maintain and improve system configuration, workflows, and processes
- Support rollout of new modules and functionality across the business
- Identify opportunities to bring additional processes into Odoo over time
- Ensure consistency and alignment across subsidiaries
Data & operational oversight
- Support and improve data accuracy across the system (e.g. stock, expenses, reporting)
- Potential ownership of supply chain data completeness, including:
- In-transit stock
- Shipment pipeline visibility (in collaboration with Operations colleagues)
- Support operational reporting and dashboard development for country teams
Automation & integration
- Support process automation (e.g. reporting, alerts, financial analysis)
- Work alongside the Software Team to integrate Odoo with the wider MOPO data stack
- Act as liaison with external developers or consultancies where deeper technical work is required
Cross-functional coordination
- Serve as the central Odoo contact point across all subsidiaries (including international teams)
- Work closely with Operations, Finance, and Logistics stakeholders
- Escalate complex development or architectural needs to the Software Team for support
Team structure & positioning
- This role sits within Operations, reflecting Odoo’s role as a core operational system
- Accountable for outcomes and line-managed by Operations
- Supported by the Software Team for:
- Platform integration
- Complex development and architecture
Skills & experience
Essential
- Strong understanding of ERP systems in an operational environment
- Experience supporting users across multiple functions (e.g. stock, finance, operations)
- Ability to manage system configuration and workflows
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Desirable
- 2–4 years’ experience working with Odoo specifically (administrator, analyst, or similar role)
- Experience with supply chain or inventory management systems
- Experience with reporting, dashboards, and data analysis
- Exposure to system integrations or working alongside development teams
- Experience working across multiple countries or distributed teams
Working arrangements
- Full-time, office-based role in Sheffield
- Collaboration with international teams required
Where necessary, we sometimes use AI tools to help with parts of our hiring process, like reviewing applications or assessing responses. We’re lucky to receive a huge amount of interest, so these tools help our recruiters manage that volume, not replace them. Ultimately, every hiring decision (for example, whether to progress your application or not) is always made by a real person in our Talent team. If you’d like to know more about how we use your data, you can reach out to us via email at talent@octoenergy.com. We’re happy to help!
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