Entrepreneur In Residence

Centrica; Windsor; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company seeks an Entrepreneur in Residence to lead the early development of business opportunities within their new innovation team. The role focuses on shaping impactful ideas into tangible business propositions, working closely with researchers and commercial teams to develop viable models and test markets. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence innovation in a collaborative environment and contribute to a greener future.

Qualifications

• Experience in shaping early ideas into business cases or ventures.
• Background in entrepreneurship, innovation consulting, product strategy, or early-stage startups.
• Strong understanding of commercial modeling and customer validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead early development of business opportunities from research portfolio.
• Create structured business cases and develop commercialization strategies.
• Engage with innovation partners and contribute to the commercialization toolkit.

Skills

Entrepreneurial thinking

Commercial instinct

Strategic thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree in business, engineering, innovation, or similar

Postgraduate degrees

Job description

Join us, be part of more.

We’re more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers, a team of 21,000 colleagues energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels. We are committed to positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, passion, and potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently — we make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.

Entrepreneur in Residence

Location: London | Windsor, UK | Hybrid working

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

The Team

Energised Futures is a new research and innovation incubator aimed at shaping a new energy future. We’re building a collaborative team across the UK and Belgium to test ideas, work with researchers and customers, and develop new ventures. This is your chance to influence innovation from within.

We operate in a hybrid, Flexible First way—typically 1–2 days a week in the office, with opportunities to travel to Antwerp. We’re committed to flexible working arrangements to accommodate individual needs.

The Job

As Entrepreneur in Residence, you will lead early development of business opportunities from our research portfolio. Your role involves translating ideas into business propositions, designing models, engaging stakeholders, and supporting go-to-market strategies.

You will work closely with researchers, commercial teams, and partners to test markets, evaluate opportunities, and develop viable business models.

Your work

Opportunity Development:

• Define strategic opportunity areas and early concepts with research teams
• Create structured business cases with market sizing, problem framing, and value propositions
• Develop commercialization strategies and explore go-to-market options

Business Design:

• Build and refine business models using lean startup and design thinking principles
• Conduct market and competitor analyses
• Lead workshops to align stakeholders and explore strategic options

Collaboration and Outreach:

• Engage with universities, innovation partners, and internal teams
• Contribute to the team’s innovation and commercialization toolkit

Key Skills and Experiences

A curious, entrepreneurial thinker with a commercial instinct motivated to shape impactful ideas. Comfortable operating in ambiguity, asking sharp questions, and rallying others around new opportunities.

Innovation & Business Development:

• Experience in shaping early ideas into business cases or ventures
• Background in entrepreneurship, innovation consulting, product strategy, or early-stage startups
• Strong understanding of commercial modeling, value propositions, and customer validation

Strategic Thinking & Communication:

• Ability to structure complex problems and identify clear opportunity spaces
• Excellent facilitation and storytelling skills

Collaborative Mindset:

• Comfort working across disciplines and seniority levels
• Enjoy building relationships, testing ideas, and bringing people along

Education and Background:

• Degree in business, engineering, innovation, or similar, or equivalent experience
• Postgraduate degrees are a plus but not required

Note: If you don’t meet all requirements but are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and talent.

Please submit a CV and supporting statement.

Why should you apply?

We’re a people-focused organization that supports our employees’ diverse needs. Our total rewards are designed to offer flexibility and support physically and emotionally. Discover more about why we’re a great place to work at this link.

If you’re full of energy, passionate about sustainability, and eager to craft a better tomorrow—and yourself—join us. Your voice matters, your growth is prioritized, and your ambitions are our goals.

Help us, help you. We look forward to learning about you throughout our recruitment process.