Head of Sales (EV Charging) in London

Our Client - A leading European EV charging infrastructure business with a proven track record in building, owning and operating charging networks across multiple markets. They are playing a key role in the transition towards zero-emission mobility by developing the infrastructure that enables drivers, businesses and communities to confidently move towards electric transport. As the UK market continues to accelerate, they are now looking to make a strategic senior hire to lead the next stage of their network growth. This is an opportunity to join an established European platform at a pivotal point in its UK expansion, with the backing, ambition and infrastructure focus needed to build something meaningful.

Role Summary

This is a senior leadership role focused on driving the growth of a high-power EV charging network across the UK. You'll be responsible for defining and executing the UK network development strategy, identifying and securing prime charging locations, building a long-term project pipeline and forming partnerships with key landowners, retail groups and strategic property partners. This is not a maintenance role. It is a growth role. You will be joining at a stage where your work can directly shape the future of the UK network, build market presence and support the company's wider European expansion plans.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the UK network development strategy for high-power EV charging locations
• Identify, assess and secure high-quality sites across the UK
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of future charging locations
• Lead commercial negotiations with landowners, landlords, retail groups and strategic partners
• Structure scalable partnerships that support long-term network growth
• Own the development pipeline from origination through to handover
• Prioritise opportunities based on commercial value, location quality, feasibility and strategic fit
• Work closely with central European teams to align UK execution with wider group strategy
• Represent the business in the UK market and build relationships with key stakeholders
• Strengthen the company's market presence across the UK
• Lead, develop and grow a high-performing network development team
• Create a culture of ownership, accountability and commercial discipline

Requirements

• Background in retail real estate, shopping centres, retail parks, grocery, QSR, roadside, forecourt or destination-led property environments would be highly relevant
• Experience negotiating and closing complex commercial agreements
• Ability to build and manage a robust pipeline of development opportunities
• Strong understanding of property partnerships, landowner engagement and site origination
• Exposure to EV charging, energy infrastructure, mobility, retail infrastructure or adjacent sectors
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to assess site quality, partner value and long-term network potential
• Leadership experience, with the ability to build, manage and develop a team
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, international and growth-focused environment
• Strategic enough to shape the UK plan, but hands‐on enough to personally drive deals forward

Competitive salary package, company car, flexible working environment, opportunity to lead UK expansion for a major European EV charging infrastructure platform, senior leadership role with real influence over network strategy, chance to build a long-term development pipeline across the UK, international exposure and collaboration with central European teams, high‐impact role in one of the fastest-growing infrastructure markets, mission‐driven environment focused on clean mobility and the energy transition.

Interested in learning more? Feel free to reach out to Sheraz Adil for a confidential conversation.