At Believ, formerly known as Liberty Charge, we’re committed to making sustainable transport accessible to everyone. We’re a Charge Point Operator (CPO) on a mission to create the UK’s most reliable electric vehicle charging network that is environmentally friendly and inclusive. Our goal is to provide equitable access to electric vehicle charging and to promote cleaner air for all. We work closely with local authorities and businesses to deliver reliable, high-quality charging networks efficiently and at scale, at no cost to users.

As a scale-up business backed by Liberty Global (also owners of Virgin Media O2) and Zouk Capital (managers of the Government’s Charging Investment Infrastructure Fund), we offer stability alongside the dynamic environment of a growing company.

You’ll join us at the start of our scale-up phase, working with a passionate team to meet ambitious targets. We foster a fast-paced, supportive, and results-oriented environment.

About the role:

The CTO is a key member of the Senior Leadership team, responsible for setting the technology vision, building scalable platforms, managing teams, and driving innovation to support our expansion into new markets. The CTO will oversee the development and maintenance of our systems, including hardware and software, and will champion continuous improvement and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain integrated workflow management, enterprise support, and data analytics systems.
• Manage the Charge Point Management System (CPMS) for our network.
• Lead product development, including hardware and software integration for an excellent customer experience.

The ideal candidate will be a strong team leader with excellent technical skills and proactive in planning and executing strategic initiatives. The CTO will provide leadership and ownership in areas such as:

• Technology Strategy & Vision: Define and implement a technology roadmap supporting network scaling, hardware-software integration, and customer experience.
• Infrastructure Innovation: Oversee design and deployment of CPMS, charging hardware, EMS, and software platforms.
• Team Leadership: Build and lead a cross-functional engineering and IT team.
• System Scalability: Ensure systems are secure, reliable, and scalable.
• Energy & Grid Integration: Lead initiatives in smart charging, V2G, and renewable energy integration.
• Customer Platforms: Drive development of mobile apps, web portals, and payment systems.
• Partnerships & Standards: Collaborate with vendors, OEMs, utilities, and regulators.
• Data & Cybersecurity: Establish cybersecurity protocols and ensure data privacy compliance.
• R&D Leadership: Invest in emerging technologies like V2G and AI-driven maintenance.
• Budget & Supply Chain Management: Manage technology budgets and vendor relationships.
• Company Leadership: Contribute to the broader organization as part of the SLT, representing the company at board level and fostering cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in computer science, engineering, physics, maths, or related field.
• 10+ years in technology leadership, preferably in a scale-up environment.
• Understanding of EV hardware, backend networks, cloud infrastructure, IoT protocols (OCPP, MQTT), and energy management systems is advantageous.
• Experience with cybersecurity, data privacy laws, and mission-critical infrastructure.
• Hands-on expertise in software development, network architecture, and hardware integration.

Skills/Capabilities:

• Strong data and analytical skills.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with operational execution ability.
• Resilient, adaptable, and entrepreneurial mindset.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus UK Bank Holidays and optional additional days.
• Wellbeing and mental health benefits, including Calm app, insurance, and more.
• Pension contributions up to 10%.
• Car benefit and cycle to work schemes.
• Access to professional development resources.
• Volunteer Time Off and employee discounts.

Location:

Based in Southwark with a hybrid working model (3 days in the office: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). We are committed to diversity and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.