Senior Programme Manager

Believ: ABOUT US

At Believ formerly known as Liberty Charge were committed to sustainable transport being accessible to everyone. Were a Charge Point Operator (CPO) on a mission to create the UKs most reliable electric vehicle charging network that doesnt 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 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 Governments Charging Investment Infrastructure Fund).

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

About the role

The Senior Programme Manager is responsible for delivering Believs publicsector charging projects through the full B2G endtoend operating model. Reporting to the Head of B2G but 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 consistent governance quality and predictability across the portfolio.

You will work closely with Account Managers the Site Selection Team Build Delivery Commercial Legal Network Operations and external partners to ensure that each project progresses smoothly and efficiently through every stage of the lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

1. Project Delivery Ownership

• Manage endtoend delivery of publicsector charging projects from commercial handover through to operational activation.
• Ensure each project moves through required stages including:
  • Site Selection & Feasibility
  • HighLevel and Detailed Design
  • Internal & Local Authority approvals
  • Build preparation & scheduling
  • Energisation & activation
• Identify and resolve blockers relating to design DNO/ICP requirements planning constraints contractor readiness and stakeholder engagement.

2. 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.
• Colead meetings where design delivery cost or programme updates are required.

3. Working with the Site Selection Team

• Ensure sites are viable prioritised appropriately and progressed smoothly through feasibility and approval pathways.
• Integrate site selection outputs seamlessly into planning design and delivery phases.

4. CrossFunctional Coordination

• Work closely with Build Delivery Commercial Legal Network Operations and other internal stakeholders to maintain project momentum.
• Ensure adherence to standardised workflows templates and approval gates.
• Support continuous improvement of the B2G operating model.

5. KPIs & Reporting

• Maintain accurate realtime project data in Sitetracker and .
• Use dashboards to provide visibility of pipeline health risks dependencies and key performance indicators.

6. Risk & Stakeholder Management

• Conduct proactive risk assessment and mitigation across all projects.
• Manage escalations involving Local Authorities DNOs/ICPs contractors and internal teams.
• Ensure a smooth handover to Network Operations for optimisation of live sites.

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:

You are an experienced project manager with a strong background delivering complex infrastructure or construction projects endtoend. You thrive in fastpaced environments bring clarity to complex multiteam delivery models and excel at communication and stakeholder management. Youre comfortable using project management platforms such as Sitetracker or and are passionate about contributing to a cleaner more sustainable future.

Experience

• Proven track record leading and developing a project delivery team.
• Experience delivering complex infrastructure or construction projects endtoend.
• Understanding of publicsector delivery or similar regulated environments.
• Strong crossfunctional working ability bringing clarity in multiteam delivery models.
• Comfortable using or improving project management platforms such as Sitetracker or .

• Exceptional communication stakeholder management and relationshipbuilding skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• 25 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 assurance
• Pension contribution matched up to 10%
• Access to our car benefit scheme and cycle to work scheme
• Access 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 you
• Virgin Media / O2 discounts and offers
• Access 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 Southwark with regional offices in Cardiff and Edinburgh. 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.

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