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Octopus Electric Vehicles

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Fantastic environment full of superb people - Anonymous employee Octopus Electric Vehicles Employee Review

5.0
Sep 19, 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Disclaimer - this is a genuine, super positive review based on real experience so if you're looking for a negative you may wish to move on. Legitimately the warmest team I've ever been a part of. The interview process was super slick and all the people I met throughout that journey radiated what the culture would be like at OEV from the jump. Since being in the role, every person I have met so far has been a wonderful experience, particularly coming from an atypical sales background, where people being nice you question their motive. However, there is absolutely no agenda to any of these people except a willingness to pull together and help each other develop the best they can. All of the Sales Team Managers have been unbelievably willing to offer their time, the Head of Activation has been open, candid and welcoming throughout and the wider business too which only leads to an incredible experience. I've seen the odd poor reviews on here, I can assure you reading this, it is wholly the opposite to the experience I have seen. In all walks of life you come across people where everyone else is to blame for anything and everything... I get that vibe from the feedback compared to what my eyes have actually seen. I'm revelling in excitement for where this journey will take me and having confidence in the fact that this company does things for the right reason aligns with what I believe and you should too.

Cons

I'll let you know if something comes up.

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3.0
Apr 20, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great benefits Lovely people Social events Inclusive culture Monday and Friday free lunches in London Nice office Positive goals for the environment etc.

Cons

Octopus used to be a great place to work, but many staff members have since left and it's not the same. External hiring brought in poor management, and culture changed dramatically, with the senior leadership team having little training and bad communication. The company would be a much better place to work if it had HR. A lack of HR has led to poor handling of situations, and staff are left unable to raise issues. Most complaints are about management, but management are the ceiling. It can be quite cult-like, with staff who have worked there a long time unable to take criticism against the company. Progression is poor unless you are a favourite, and have never spoken up about issues before. I've given 3 stars as for the most part, working there was enjoyable, but the customer success team as a whole is not a team you want to join.

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Octopus Electric Vehicles Response
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Hi there, thank you for your feedback. We’re really glad you enjoyed the office vibes, the team, and our mission, those things are the heartbeat of what we do. We totally hear you on how much we’ve changed. Scaling fast is a wild ride, and while we’re always aiming to get better, we know our culture is a bit "all-in" and might not be the right fit for everyone. On the HR front, we definitely do things differently. We don't have a traditional HR department because we believe that everyone at Octopus works in HR; we want every person to feel a direct responsibility to look after one another rather than offloading that care to a separate team. It’s a unique way of working that relies on open communication, and we’re sorry to hear it felt like there was a ceiling during your time here. Regarding progression, we’re actually super proud of our track record for internal growth, we have so many examples of people moving across the business and rising through the ranks. We’re always looking for ways to make those pathways even clearer for everyone. We really appreciate you speaking up, as it helps us keep an eye on how we can better support our people as we grow. Wishing you nothing but the best in your next role! Alys Peart - Director of Employee Experience
5.0
Jun 22, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The culture and the benefits available are amazing.

Cons

I have not been here long enough to have any complaints yet.

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