Expansion Manager, UK

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Join us!

Join a fast-growing company with a purpose! At Fastned, you will actively contribute to accelerating the transition to electric mobility. Together with over 300 colleagues (more than 50 nationalities) across 9+ countries, we have big plans: we are building a Europe-wide network of 1,000 beautiful fast-charging stations where electric drivers can charge their cars with energy from the sun and wind. We have recently been voted best charging network in the UK, France, and the Netherlands, a testimony to our drive to offer the best charging experience to EV drivers!

Your role

As one of our UK Expansion Managers, you will drive the growth of Fastned and contribute to our mission: 'Giving freedom to the Electric Driver". In this role you will help drive the growth of our locations in the UK & Ireland, as we strive to build a European network of 1,000 fast charging stations on prime locations.

In concrete terms, this means you...

• Expand our fast charging network in the United Kingdom by securing new locations (from scouting to signed land leases or freeholds) and by developing new partnerships (with both commercial landowners and local authorities) together with a highly skilled, international team.
• Implement a strong network development plan for your focus area, while continuously expanding & managing the portfolio of contracted sites.
• Have a keen eye for market developments and you know when to take advantage of the right opportunities. This includes monitoring policy development and understanding its impact on our development plans.
• Help the team structure and streamline processes as much as possible to maximise effectiveness & efficiency.
• In this role you need to feel comfortable diving into techno-economic topics (together with our subject experts), as you need to know your part when leading negotiations. Your onboarding will include a variety of "masterclasses" around the topics of e-mobility and fast-charging.

Is electromobility new territory for you? No problem! As part of your onboarding, you will take part in a series of exciting workshops where you will learn everything you need to know about electromobility and fast-charging infrastructure.

As a member of the Fastned family we want you to 'think like a founder'. We value your input, we expect you to think critically and take ownership. Part of this means generating and pitching ideas to develop our business offerings and ensuring support for these ideas within Fastned. This hands-on role will be based [in one of our English offices], where you will become part of a diverse & fun team. You will collaborate closely with Fastned's functional teams (from design through to operations) in the UK and Europe, and you will get the unique chance to learn a lot about our future-driven industry, where you can make a real impact!

Who are we looking for

In order to be successful in this role you have to be convincing, a real networker with outstanding people skills. You bring along extensive experience with negotiations (for example in real estate), as you will need to be at ease when negotiating with both governmental bodies and private landowners.

You are keen to communicate Fastned's vision and values to site owners & real estate companies and support your team in its expansion. Additionally, you tick the following boxes:

• 5+ years of work experience, of which minimally 1 years of relevant commercial experience, preferably in an international environment,
• A sales-driven, 'go-getter' mentality. You are a strong communicator, with a problem-solving mindset. Your commercial understanding helps you to filter a lot of information, assess its relevance and prioritise accordingly.
• You're an outgoing person who enjoys seeing new places and meeting new people.
• Affinity with real estate and contracts (from a commercial, planning and legal perspective).
• An affinity with commercial and financial concepts, or a willingness to learn.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Open for regular travel within the United Kingdom and occasional travel to continental Europe.
• You enjoy learning new things and like to take on challenges.

Nice-to-have...

• You are a Chartered Surveyor, or soon to achieve Chartered status
• An existing network of key private and public stakeholders in energy, infrastructure, transport or e-mobility sectors within the United Kingdom.
• Plus points for previous experience in expansion or real-estate and an appetite to deepen it further.
• Plus points for previous experience in hyper growth companies or renewable energy.
• Highly motivated to accelerate the energy transition.

Join us in building a better future

We work hard to change the world, but we don't forget to recognise & celebrate our successes, big and small. We value work-life balance, offer you real work flexibility and have family-friendly policies in place. We have an inclusive work environment, love authentic people, so don't try to fit in because we like you for who you are!

• Stock option plan -> we believe in shared value creation;
• A training and development budget of £2,600 per year per employee, because development and training are important to us and our sector offers endless opportunities;
• Daily vegetarian lunches, snacks & drinks provided at our office locations;
• A paid pension plan and private health insurance, fully covered by Fastned;
• The opportunity to work from our other offices in Amsterdam, Cologne, Ghent, Paris, London & Zurich, with reimbursement for work-related travel expenses;
• Next to fun events year-round, we throw notorious Christmas parties and organise an amazing yearly trip abroad with all employees;
• Other perks include commuting compensation and the working gear of your preference.

Interested? Apply today!

We would love to have a conversation with you! Apply now, send us your CV and explain in your motivation letter why you're excited about joining our mission to provide freedom to electric drivers and speeding up the energy transition.

The recruitment process consists of these stages below:

• A first video call with our recruiter to find out more about Fastned & our company culture;
• Interview with Expansion Lead UK and UK Architect to get a clear understanding of the role;
• A second case-interview with Expansion Lead UK, Network Development Director and Legal Counsel/Construction Manager (or another member of the Expansion Team);
• An office visit to meet members of the Expansion and wider London team!

We are looking forward to your application!

If you have questions or need further information regarding your application, please contact our recruitment team via recruitment(at)fastned.nl

Fastned stands for equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, neurodiversity, disabilities, parental status, or any other protected characteristic that makes you unique.