Believ: ABOUT US

At Believ, formerly known as Liberty Charge, we believe sustainable transport should be accessible to everyone. We’re 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..

We work closely with local authorities and businesses to deliver reliable, high quality charging networks at pace, at scale and at zero cost.

We offer all the advantages of being a scale-up business, but with the added security and long-term backing from well-known parents - Liberty Global (who also own our delivery partner, Virgin Media O2) and Zouk Capital (who manage the Government’s Charging Investment Infrastructure Fund).

You’ll be joining this exciting journey at the start of our scale-up phase, and work with us to hit the ambitious targets our shareholders have set. You’ll become part of a passionate and supportive team in a fast-paced, dynamic and result-driven environment.

About the role

The role reports into the Director of Network Performance and in this position you will be responsible for the monitoring, forecasting, management and procurement of energy and utilities for a rapidly growing portfolio of electric vehicle charge point infrastructure.

As part of the Network Performance team you will be part of establishing Believ as the most loved Charge Point Operator through the management of its principal network cost (electricity) to achieve competitive consumer charging tariffs.

Working with colleagues across the business you will anticipate network growth and emerging patterns of charge point utilisation through the development and execution of a flexible risk management strategy; integrating opportunities for smart consumer tariffs, corporate power purchasing agreements and trading to support additional infrastructure asset as they are added to the portfolio.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead the management of utilities budgeting, procurement, consumption monitoring, forecasting and reporting.Lead the design, delivery and operation of strategies for utility metering, data collection and utilities cost governance.Establish and manage relationships with utility industry partners for the supply of energy and affiliated services including the development of strategic relationships to allow a flexible electricity purchasing strategy.Lead the development of a risk management framework, working with the senior leadership team, board and audit committee to achieve a balance of delegated authority and governance oversight.Develop, implement and operate a risk management and hedging strategy for the purchase of electricity on wholesale markets to support the infrastructure portfolio as it grows in size (number of charge points) and utilization (energy drawn from each charge point).Be a subject matter expert on energy purchasing and utilities management throughout the business, collaborating on initiatives for cost-management and consumer tariff development.Develop, implement and operate a reporting function to provide management information on energy and utilities to relevant stakeholder groups.Support (and where appropriate lead) the development of smart energy initiatives within the business involving the integration of energy generation and storage into the infrastructure portfolio.Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence within the Network Performance team and across the organization.

About you

At Believ, we are building a culture that attracts and retains the best talent. We are a dedicated and high-performing team, accustomed to working at pace in an ever-evolving industry, and we are looking for people who are as passionate as us about cutting carbon emissions and providing cleaner air for all. The successful candidate will have the following attributes and skills:

Extensive knowledge of UK energy industry (electricity in particular) in respect to generation, distribution, supply and demand.Experience in the establishment and operation of flexible energy supply contracts, risk management strategies, energy trading.Highly proficient in the collation and analysis of complex energy data for forecasting, reporting and decision making.Strong relationship management skills to be applied in the context of utility industry partnerships, procurement and performance management.Experience in the development and implementation of strategy with the recruitment of senior leadership support and the involvement of a broad range of business stakeholders.Ability to communicate conceptually detailed and complex information clearly to stakeholders with limited prior subject knowledge.Excellent planning and time management skillsMicrosoft Office skills/experience (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint)Precise attention to detailTeam playerAbility to manage workloads and meet demanding timescalesAble to prioritise and adapt to evolving project priorities and demands

Technical Skills

Data modelling and analysisEnergy tradingRisk analysisSoftware system / services – procurement, management and administrationEnergy contracts and supply industryEnergy market analysisSupply chain managementStrategy development and stakeholder managementFull Driving License

Benefit

Competitive salary and bonus scheme25 days’ annual leave, plus the usual 8 UK Bank Holidays and the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year*Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical insurance, critical illness cover, dental, optical & travel insurance, income protection and life assurancePension contribution matched up to 10%Access to our car benefit scheme and cycle to work schemeAccess to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us.24 hours a year Volunteer Time Off to support causes that are important to youVirgin Media / O2 discounts and offersAccess to VIP Arena Suites at the O2 Arena (London) and First Direct Arena (Leeds)Enhanced parental leave policies

* This perk can only be availed for the following calendar year by employees who started before 1st December

​Location

The business is currently based in our office in Cardiff. The position is full time, hybrid with 3 days (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) based in the office. Believ is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.