Head of Public Affairs

At Believ, formerly known as Liberty Charge, we believe sustainable transport should be 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 doesn’t cost the earth and leaves no one behind.

We work closely with local authorities and businesses to deliver reliable, high quality charging networks at pace, at scale and at zero cost.

We offer all the advantages of being a scale-up business, but with the added security and long-term backing from well‑known parents - Liberty Global (who also own our delivery partner, Virgin Media O2) and Zouk Capital (who manage the Government’s Charging Investment Infrastructure Fund).

You’ll be joining this exciting journey at the start of our scale-up phase, and work with us to hit the ambitious targets our shareholders have set. You’ll become part of a passionate and supportive team in a fast-paced, dynamic and result‑driven environment.

You will be responsible for leading our strategic relationships with government bodies, regulatory agencies, and industry stakeholders and partners, ensuring Believ remains at the forefront of the EV charging revolution in the UK. The role will entail you leveraging deep industry knowledge, established networks, and proven experience in public affairs, policy influence, and commercial development within the EV or adjacent sectors.

You will work closely with key internal stakeholders to we provide considered responses and industry engagement in line with our company’s vision and objectives, supporting business sectors effectively in communicating our offer. This role will engage closely with the sales and commercial teams to ensure they are provided with an excellent platform from which to drive leads and grow the sales pipeline, our products team and our operations

• Public Affairs and Policy Leadership
  • Develop and execute Believ’s public affairs strategy to shape and influence EV policy and regulatory frameworks across local and national levels. Including developing and executing campaigns to influence EV policy and initiatives aligning to business objectives.
  • Engage with government bodies, regulatory agencies, and public sector stakeholders to advocate for Believ’s interests in EV infrastructure policy, planning, and funding initiatives.
  • Monitor and interpret policy changes, communicating implications and opportunities to the executive team and relevant departments.
  • Lead Believ’s consultation responses, ensuring they are evidence‑based, strategically positioned, and submitted with impact.
  • Identify emerging policy risks and opportunities and brief the leadership team clearly and early.
  • Identify and collaborate with relevant partners on joint initiatives that drive and support Believ’s public affairs agenda.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management
  • Build and maintain a robust network of industry contacts, fostering key relationships to support Believ’s position in the EV ecosystem.
  • Represent Believ at industry events, conferences, and public forums to raise the company’s profile and influence in the EV charging space.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for industry associations, public bodies, and commercial partners, ensuring Believ’s strategic objectives are well‑represented.
• Communications
  • Develop and execute a thought leadership programme aligning with Believ’s public affairs strategy
  • Commission and publish original research, data, and position papers that drive media coverage and policy debate
  • Write and place op‑eds, briefing notes, and commentary under senior Believ bylines in target publications, national press, trade media, and political titles
  • Work closely with the marketing…