About Believ
Believ, formerly known as Liberty Charge, is a Charge Point Operator (CPO) on a mission to create the UK’s most reliable electric vehicle charging network that doesn’t cost the earth and leaves no one behind. Providing equitable access to electric vehicle charging and achieving cleaner air for all is at the heart of the Believ mission. We work with local authorities and businesses to deliver reliable, high‑quality charging networks at pace, at scale and at zero cost.
We offer the advantages of being a scale‑up, with the security of long‑term backing from Liberty Global and Zouk Capital. You’ll join at the start of our scale‑up phase and work with a passionate, supportive team in a fast‑paced, results‑driven environment.
The Role
The Senior Programme Manager is responsible for delivering Believ’s public‑sector charging projects through the full B2G end‑to‑end operating model. Reporting to the Head of B2G and line managed by the Senior Project Manager Lead, this role mirrors much of the delivery scope of the Lead, focusing on managing projects through site identification, design, build, energisation and activation, while ensuring governance, quality and predictability across the portfolio. You will work with Account Managers, the Site Selection Team, Build Delivery, Commercial, Legal, Network Operations and external partners to progress each project through its lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
* Project Delivery Ownership: manage end‑to‑end delivery of public‑sector charging projects from commercial handover through to operational activation.
* Ensure each project moves through required stages including:
o Site Selection & Feasibility
o High‑Level and Detailed Design
o Internal & Local Authority approvals
o Build preparation & scheduling
o Energisation & activation
* Identify and resolve blockers relating to design, DNO/ICP requirements, planning constraints, contractor readiness and stakeholder engagement.
* Collaboration with Account Managers (Buddy Model).
* Jointly manage Local Authority relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
* Coordinate communications, approvals, timelines and change requests with Local Authority partners.
* Co‑lead meetings where design, delivery, cost or programme updates are required.
* Work with the Site Selection Team to ensure sites are viable, prioritized and progressed through feasibility and approval pathways.
* Integrate site selection outputs into planning, design and delivery phases.
* Cross‑Functional Coordination: work with Build Delivery, Commercial, Legal, Network Operations and other stakeholders to maintain project momentum.
* Adhere to standardized workflows, templates and approval gates; support continuous improvement of the B2G operating model.
* KPIs & Reporting: maintain real‑time project data in Sitetracker and Monday.com; use dashboards to track pipeline health, risks, dependencies and KPIs.
* Risk & Stakeholder Management: conduct proactive risk assessment and mitigation; manage escalations involving Local Authorities, DNOs/ICPs, contractors and internal teams; ensure smooth handover to Network Operations for live site optimisation.
About You
We are building a culture that attracts and retains the best talent. The successful candidate will be a dedicated, high‑performing project manager with a strong background delivering complex infrastructure or construction projects end‑to‑end. You thrive in fast‑paced environments, bring clarity to multi‑team delivery, and excel at communication and stakeholder management. You’re comfortable using project management platforms such as Sitetracker or Monday.com and are committed to a cleaner, more sustainable future.
Experience
* Proven track record leading and developing a project delivery team.
* Experience delivering complex infrastructure or construction projects end‑to‑end.
* Understanding of public‑sector delivery or similar regulated environments.
* Strong cross‑functional working ability with clarity in multi‑team delivery models.
* Comfortable using or improving project management platforms such as Sitetracker or Monday.com.
* Exceptional communication, stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and bonus scheme
* 25 days’ annual leave, plus 8 UK Bank Holidays and the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year
* Wellbeing and health benefits including mental health support, medical, dental, optical, travel insurance, income protection and life assurance
* Pension contribution matched up to 10%
* Car benefit and cycle to work schemes
* Access to online learning platform for career development
* Volunteer Time Off (1 day per year)
* Virgin Media / O2 discounts and offers
* VIP Arena Suites access at O2 Arena (London) and First Direct Arena (Leeds)
* Enhanced parental leave policies
* Note: Some benefits may apply to eligibility and start date
Location
The business is based in Southwark with regional offices in Cardiff and Edinburgh. This is a full‑time, hybrid role with 3 days per week in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). Believ is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive environment. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the interview and job process. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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