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

About This Opportunity

Our talent team is representing a confidential EV infrastructure organization expanding their public-sector partnerships across the UK. We're seeking a Senior Business Development & Partnerships Manager to drive growth with local authorities and public-sector stakeholders in London.

This is a hybrid role requiring at least 3 days per week in the London office (NW5 area). You'll own the sales and tender pipeline, manage strategic relationships, and position our client as a trusted partner in the UK electric vehicle charging market.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain 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 plans for key clients and upcoming opportunities
• Identify and pursue new opportunities including contract extensions, brownfield developments and tender opportunities
• Support early engagement around upcoming programmes, including LEVI-funded initiatives
• Own and manage the sales and tender pipeline, maintaining visibility of timelines, volumes and decision-making processes
• Produce and present opportunity proposals to secure future growth
• Provide monthly pipeline reports to internal stakeholders
• Represent the organization at client meetings, workshops, industry events and stakeholder forums
• Support client reviews focusing on relationship quality and future growth opportunities
• 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 organizations, local authorities or complex institutional clients
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial mindset with ability to identify opportunities and convert them into action
• Confidence in engaging public-sector stakeholders professionally and effectively
• Structured approach to account planning, stakeholder mapping and meeting preparation
• Hands-on, proactive and solution-oriented working style
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate across multiple internal teams

Desirable:

• Experience in EV charging, energy, transport, infrastructure or mobility sectors
• Understanding of UK local authority structures and public-sector procurement
• Existing network with street lighting and EV local authority managers and decision-makers
• Knowledge of UK EV charging market and LEVI funding initiatives
• Experience with 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 experience and match it to our client's requirements. Qualified candidates will then be submitted to the client for consideration. Please do not contact the employer directly—all communication flows through our team to ensure a professional process.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on your experience level.

Additional Benefits (client-provided):

• 25 holiday days plus public holidays
• Hybrid working arrangement (minimum 3 days in London office)
• Choice of comprehensive healthcare insurance or employer pension top-up
• Occasional trips to European head office
• Office perks and social events

Get A Job.ai is an equal opportunity recruiter. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.