Ev Lead Officer

Temporary up to two years, secondment welcome.

London is leading the way towards a sustainable future by developing and deploying electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure solutions. We are seeking dedicated and talented individuals to join our new Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Delivery Team. As a vital part of the Transport and Environment Team here at London Councils, you will play a pivotal role in driving the growth and adoption of electric vehicles by working in partnership with London’s local authorities in delivering innovative infrastructure projects across London’s expanding network.

You will make a positive impact on the environment by contributing to the growth of clean transport solutions and join a forward-thinking organisation and diverse and passionate team, committed to driving sustainable change.

During this recruitment drive, we are looking for an experienced leader who can give this new team strategic and operational direction, as well as a Commercial Officer who will ensure that London’s local authorities get the best possible return from their significant investment.

Job Purpose:

• Work with senior London Councils staff, senior borough members and officers, TfL as well as other external partners to deliver a London-wide EV infrastructure co-ordination function with a key focus of delivering London’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) programme.
• Take day to day responsibility for progressing London Councils’ work in relation to EV infrastructure in line with London Councils’ wider strategy.
• Liaise and build networks with a range of stakeholders amongst London boroughs, TfL, the Mayor and GLA, press and media, private sector and researchers and consultants.
• Play a key role in supporting individual portfolio holders, members of the Transport and Environment Committee (TEC), the Strategic Lead for Transport and Environment policy and other members of the senior management team at London Councils.
• Work with stakeholders to increase the commercialisation of London’s electric vehicle infrastructure for London boroughs, and support chargepoint delivery and management across London.
• Support London boroughs in procuring, delivering, and commissioning EV infrastructure, develop policy and practice to improve consistency and collate and share data.

To apply, please visit our website via the button below.

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Katharina.Winbeck@londoncouncils.gov.uk.

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Closing date for applications: 09 May 2024.

London Councils is a collective of local government in London. We aim to get the best deal for Londoners and to ensure that London’s councils have the resources, freedoms, and powers to do the best possible job for their residents and local businesses. We also run several services on behalf of the boroughs including the Freedom Pass, Taxicard and Health Emergency Badge.