Planning Manager - Digital EV Charging

Job DescriptionPlanning Manager - Digital EV Charging Benefits£75,000 - £85,000 + BonusEquity: upto 50% of base salaryFlexible working environment where you will drive the cultureThe Business:This is your chance to lead the UK arm of a company in hyper-growth mode!Having been backed by one of the largest EV Investment funds globally, the business is using an injection of £70M to drive the growth of the business across its current market and to launch into the UK and USA. Established just 3 years ago, they are driving EV change with 100% renewable energy and free charging for "on street" within easily accessible, visual "hubs", making charging convenient for those who have already made the switch to EV and encouraging others to make the transition.Opportunities to join a business like this don't come around often and this could be your chance to be a part of something that most people can only imagine. It's a genuinely once-in-a-lifetime opportunity where you will build and design the culture, working environment and structure of the UK entity from the ground up with the clear vision to make it a class above the rest.RequirementsStep into this brand new Planning Manager role for the UK within this exciting start up with huge growth opportunities and drive the business forward in a new market.You will be entrepreneurial and 100% focused on successfully building the business in the UK. You'll be working collaboratively with the head of commercial and the Head of UK for current and future planning of sites, strategy alignment but have the autonomy to bring on new partnerships along the way. As this business grows so will opportunities to build a team around you to support you and the company's goal to become the leading player in the EV charging infrastructure network.If you are used to rolling up your sleeves and not afraid of networking within the B2G space, OOH (Out of Home), working closely with the sales team and building out a strategy for growth and creating a "fan fair", then this could be the role for you. Leading the charge, exploring commercial partnerships and being instrumental in raising further capital investment will be a major part of this role. Ultimately, we're seeking a strategic and commercially focused individual.Responsibilities - but not limited to: · Lead strategies and execution of business development activities and post-sales customer engagement.· Lead and support on commercial and strategic partnership negotiations· Establish and manage multiple planning, bids and tenders· Manage the day-to-day aspects of projects, planning applications.About you:This is a prestigious role you'll have a minimum of 5+ years experience in Planning, sales and commercial expertise within the UK marketplace and a preferred background within energy/utility, infrastructure and/or media industries and OOH (out of home).· You'll possess a solid understanding of business strategy and origination processes.· The ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy and accountability· Strong planning and cross-functional project management skills to deliver results· The ability to multi-task, prioritize and anticipate the needs of internal stakeholders in a fast-paced environment· Previous work experience with international or multinational companies a plus· Ideally holding a Bachelor’s Degree from a reputable institutionIf you want to join a team of enthusiastic and extremely clever people who are driven to move the needle and have a positive and profound impact on the future of electric vehicles globally and here in the UK then this is the business for you! The business will provide you with excellent career development with a growing presence in the UK backed by support strategically and commercially from its HQ, but led and influenced by your experience and guidance of the market in the UK.To be considered you must be entrepreneurial, a stellar communicator, an outstanding team player, problem-solver extraordinaire and someone who thrives working in ambiguous environments! Get in touch if you think this sounds like you!