Current vacancies

Head of Electric Transport Systems

We are currently recruiting for a Head of Electric Transport Systems. This role is a fantastic opportunity for an individual to position themselves in the heart of a critical industry for the UK Energy Sector. The supply chain for transport in the UK is experiencing a once in a lifetime transition from fossil fuel-based vehicles to electric vehicles across the domestic, commercial, private and public sectors.

In this role, you will collaborate with over 40 member companies and their supply chains to advance improvements in regulation, policy, and safety standards. You will be responsible for developing and promoting materials for BEAMA members, including guides, fact sheets, and policy positions, ensuring they are effectively communicated to external audiences through social media, webinars, and seminars. Building and maintaining strong relationships with external stakeholders will be essential, as you will work together to advocate for the sector and its initiatives, which may also involve public speaking engagements.

BEAMA members manufacture and operate the infrastructure that is supplying this radically evolving sector and is an integral part to the acceleration of electrification to meet Net Zero. With a new Government and a shift in momentum to drive Electric Vehicle uptake BEAMA are looking for a motivated and experienced individual to lead this sector and support our members going forward.

Key Tasks

To direct and lead member policy and advocacy activities in the area of Electric Transport Infrastructure sector, this will include topics such as:
- Flexibility, Cyber Security, Digitalisation, Smart Charging Regulations, Sustainability and Net Zero working alongside other BEAMA experts in these areas.
Set and manage annual budgets and work plans with the members to deliver the needs of the industry
Manage member subscriptions and build strong working relationships with all group members and their respective companies.
Manage and run meetings for the members to drive work plan delivery. This will include facilitation of internal and external collaborations leading to reports, position papers and studies to ensure our members enhance their position as key stakeholders in the Electric transport value chain.
As part of the annual work plan delivery and with the support of the BEAMA marketing team, there will be an expectation to drive a program of PR and marketing content to continually promote the sector and enhance our outreach and influence as we work to ensure a stable growth environment for the sector
Work with the market analytics team to set up a data pool in order to drive an evidence based approach to policy work.
Manage and build relationships with stakeholders:
- Across BEAMA sectors
- Externally – Government, Trade Associations, Supply Chains.
Providing the primary point of contact for BEAMA members of this sector and be seen as the leading voice for this part of the industry speaking on behalf of our members
Work with BEAMA colleagues as part of a team to align work with wider BEAMA initiatives and priorities
Support other BEAMA activities and projects as required and where this overlaps with Electric Transport work programs. It is common within BEAMA that staff may need to
pick up the management of another sector group subject to capacity. For now the transport sector in BEAMA requires a full-time position.
Responsible for membership retention and recruitment for this sector
Attend monthly BEAMA team meetings to share knowledge and update colleagues on current projects and outcomes
Maintaining relevant information in the BEAMA CRM system and relevant website
Proactive and reactive representation of BEAMA as required at external events and communicating the associated information within BEAMA as appropriate.
Scope expansion: The current work program is very focused on the existing rollout of Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure but there is scope to expand our work in other
electric transport sectors including supply chain representation for the rail industry and ensure close collaboration with other BEAMA sectors such as ‘Building Electrical
Systems’ and ‘Low Carbon Building Solutions’.