Senior Business Development & Partnerships Manager (m/f/x)

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential electric vehicle charging infrastructure provider that is scaling public EV charging solutions across the UK. Our talent team is seeking a Senior Business Development & Partnerships Manager to drive growth through local authority relationships and public-sector partnerships.

This is a hands-on, commercially focused role based in London with hybrid working. You will own the sales pipeline, manage key stakeholder relationships, and position our client as a trusted partner in the UK EV charging market.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, public-sector clients, consultants and strategic partners across active and future EV charging infrastructure projects
• Develop stakeholder engagement plans and account strategies for key clients and upcoming opportunities
• Identify and pursue opportunities including contract extensions, upsells, brownfield developments and tender opportunities
• Support early engagement around upcoming EV charging programmes, including LEVI-funded initiatives
• Own and manage sales and tender pipelines, maintaining visibility of timelines, volumes and decision-making processes
• Represent the organisation at client meetings, workshops, industry events and stakeholder forums
• Prepare opportunity proposals and business cases to secure future growth
• Provide monthly pipeline reports to internal stakeholders
• Support client reviews focusing on relationship quality, utilisation and future expansion
• Work collaboratively with commercial, delivery, operations and marketing teams to improve client experience

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Proven experience in client relationship management, key account management, partnership management or business development
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with public-sector organisations, local authorities or complex institutional clients
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management capabilities
• Commercial mindset with ability to identify opportunities and convert them into action
• Confidence approaching and engaging public-sector stakeholders professionally and effectively
• Structured approach to account planning, stakeholder mapping and meeting follow-up
• Hands-on, proactive and solution-oriented working style
• Ability to collaborate across multiple teams including commercial, delivery and operations
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Desirable:

• Experience in EV charging, energy, transport, infrastructure or mobility sectors
• Understanding of UK local authority structures, public-sector procurement or infrastructure funding programmes
• Existing network of contacts among street lighting and EV decision-makers in local authorities
• Knowledge of the UK EV charging market and LEVI funding initiatives
• Experience supporting early market engagement, tender positioning or strategic account development

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our recruiting team will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and confirm alignment with the role requirements. Qualified candidates will then be submitted to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client directly, as all communication is managed through our talent team to ensure a professional and coordinated process.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on experience and qualifications.

Additional Benefits: The role includes 25 holiday days plus public holidays, hybrid working (minimum 2 days in office), healthcare insurance or employer pension options, and opportunities for professional development.

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