Expansion Manager, UK

Join a fast-growing company with a purpose! At Fastned, you will actively contribute to accelerating the transition to electric mobility. Together with over 400 colleagues (more than 50  nationalities) across 9+ countries, we have big plans: we are building a Europe-wide network of 1,000 beautiful fast-charging stations where electric drivers can charge their cars with energy from the sun and wind. We have recently been voted best charging network in the UK, France, and the Netherlands, a testimony to our drive to offer the best charging experience to EV drivers!

We stand out from other charge point operators with our high-power charging, drive-through model, and commitment to super-reliable infrastructure. Our stations provide fast, seamless charging experiences, allowing drivers to charge their EVs in minutes, not hours. As a leading provider of ultra-fast charging, we’re focused on delivering exceptional service and innovation to accelerate the transition to electric mobility, and it all starts with securing the best locations!

We’re looking for an Expansion Manager to help us find and secure top-tier charging locations in the UK, strengthening Fastned’s position as the go-to charging provider in Europe! 

Your role

As an Expansion Manager,  you’ll focus on securing prime real estate in high-traffic areas, ensuring our stations are visible, accessible, and built for long-term success. You’ll work closely with landowners, developers, and retailers to forge strategic partnerships, helping Fastned solidify its position as the leading charging network in the region.

In concrete terms, this means you…

• Expand our fast charging network in the United Kingdom by securing new locations (from scouting to signed land leases or freeholds) and by developing new partnerships (with both commercial landowners and local authorities) together with a highly skilled, international team.

• Drive forward the entire acquisition lifecycle of each site, from identification to contract signature, working closely with our wider in-house pipeline team. 

• Implement a strong network development plan for your focus area, while continuously expanding & managing the portfolio of contracted sites. 

• Have a keen eye for market developments and you know when to take advantage of the right opportunities. This includes monitoring policy development and understanding its impact on our development plans. 

• Help the team structure and streamline processes as much as possible to maximise effectiveness & efficiency.

• In this role, you need to feel comfortable diving into techno-economic topics (together with our subject experts), as you need to know your part when leading negotiations. Your onboarding will include a variety of “masterclasses” around the topics of e-mobility and fast-charging. 

As a member of the Fastned family we want you to ‘think like a founder’. We value your input, we expect you to think critically and take ownership. Part of this means generating and pitching ideas to develop our business offerings and ensuring support for these ideas within Fastned. 

This hands-on role will be based in our London office, where you will become part of a diverse & fun team. You will collaborate closely with Fastned’s functional teams (from design through to operations) in the UK and Europe, and you will get the unique chance to learn a lot about our future-driven industry, where you can make a real impact!

Who are we looking for

In order to be successful in this role you have to be convincing, a real networker with outstanding people skills. You bring along extensive experience with negotiations (for example in real estate), as you will need to be at ease when negotiating with both governmental bodies and private landowners. 

You are keen to communicate Fastned's vision and values to site owners & real estate companies and support your team in its expansion. Additionally, you tick the following boxes:

• 3+ years of work experience, of which a minimum of 1  year of relevant commercial real estate experience

• You have a broad hard and soft skillset encompassing stakeholder management, negotiation, an understanding of building and analysing financial cash flows, and experience drafting and adapting Heads of Terms and other legal documents.

• A sales-driven, ‘go-getter’ mentality. You are a strong communicator, with a problem-solving mindset. Your commercial understanding helps you to filter a lot of information, assess its relevance and prioritise accordingly. 

• You take equal satisfaction in signing your own deals, and helping the wider team hit its targets. 

• You’re an outgoing person who enjoys seeing new places and meeting new people.

• An affinity with commercial real estate and contracts (from a commercial, planning and legal perspective).

• An affinity with commercial and financial concepts, or a willingness to learn. 

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Open for regular travel within the United Kingdom and occasional travel to continental Europe.

• You enjoy learning new things and like to take on challenges. 

Nice-to-have…

• You are a Chartered Surveyor, or soon to achieve Chartered status

• An existing network of key private and public stakeholders in land, energy, infrastructure, transport or e-mobility sectors within the United Kingdom.

• Plus points for previous experience in expansion or real estate and an appetite to deepen it further.

• Plus points for previous experience in hyper-growth companies or renewable energy.

• Highly motivated to accelerate the energy transition, with an interest in the future of e-mobility and the intersection of the private sector with public policy

Join us in building a better future

We work hard to change the world, but we don't forget to recognise & celebrate our successes, big and small. We value work-life balance, offer you real work flexibility and have family-friendly policies in place. We have an inclusive work environment, love authentic people, so don't try to fit in because we like you for who you are! 

• Stock option plan -> we believe in shared value creation;

• A training and development budget of £2,600 per year per employee, because development and training are important to us and our sector offers endless opportunities;

• A company electric car for the fulfilment of your site inspections and onsite meetings 

• Daily vegetarian lunches, snacks & drinks provided at our office locations;

• A paid pension plan and private health insurance, fully covered by Fastned;

• 2 Mission Days per year to encourage Fastneditos to get involved with activities that are directly linked to Fastned’s mission, DE&I, or ERG’s.

• Reimbursement for commuting expenses to the office

• Break a sweat and improve your well-being with our weekly fitness classes led by professional trainers. 

• Next to fun events year-round, we throw notorious Christmas parties and organise an amazing yearly trip abroad with all employees;

• Other perks include flexible working hours, full travel compensation, and the working gear of your choice.

Interested? Apply today!

We would love to have a conversation with you! Apply now, send us your CV and explain in your motivation letter why you’re excited about joining our mission to provide freedom to electric drivers and speeding up the energy transition.

The recruitment process consists of these stages below:

• A first video call with our recruiter to find out more about Fastned & our company culture;

• Interview with Expansion Lead UK and Senior Expansion Manager to get a clear understanding of the role;

• A second case interview with Expansion Lead UK and UK Country Director

• A final interview with Network Development Director

We are looking forward to your application! If you have questions or need further information regarding your application, please contact our recruitment team via recruitment(at)fastned.co.uk

Fastned stands for equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, neurodiversity, disabilities, parental status, or any other protected characteristic that makes you unique.