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About Believ (formerly Liberty Charge) Believ is a Charge Point Operator (CPO) on a mission to create the UK’s most reliable electric vehicle charging network. We work with local authorities and businesses to deliver high-quality charging networks at pace, at scale and at zero cost. You’ll join the scale-up journey and work in a fast-paced, result-driven environment backed by Liberty Global and Zouk Capital.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Contract Specialist to join our team, focusing on high-value public sector contracts (typically >£5m). Reporting to the Public Sector Director, this role supports our mission to accelerate the UK’s net-zero transition through strategic Local Authority partnerships. The successful candidate will be part of the Commercial team securing high-value, long-term complex concession contracts with Local Authorities across the UK. You’ll work with the legal team to address commercial matters as part of the contract completion process and bring a strong understanding of the commercial and public-sector procurement elements of major concession contracts.
Responsibilities
* Support the Business Development Managers to progress post-award contract discussions with LA clients
* Collaborate with the legal team during contract completion
* Guide the pre-award team on complex commercial terms, including change of control, remediation rights, payment processes, and termination & compensation clauses
* Assess liability, indemnity, and insurance provisions for long-term concession projects
* Provide commercial context and rationale to support the legal team’s contract analysis
Stakeholder Management
* Build relationships at multiple levels within Local Authorities and with their legal teams
* Manage client expectations regarding contract preparation and anticipated signature timeframes
* Educate clients on the commercial realities of infrastructure delivery
* Manage escalations to senior stakeholders as required
* Coordinate with internal teams to ensure alignment
* Influence and negotiate with internal stakeholders to reach commercial agreement
Success Measures
* Achieve contract signatures within agreed timescales post-award
* Maintain contract pipeline momentum with minimal delays attributable to the commercial function
* Secure commercial terms aligned with risk appetite and strategic objectives
* Negotiate risk allocations that protect against unreasonable liability while remaining competitive
* Support bid processes leading to contract awards and signatures that meet business targets
Process Management
* Conduct thorough handovers post-signature to Operations for deployment of projects, using CRM, Microsoft Office and AI tools
* Brief account management teams on key contract obligations post-signature
* Maintain detailed records of contract discussions and decisions
* Develop standardized commercial approaches to reduce completion cycle times
* Support contract management best practices and provide actionable commercial guidance to enable legal efficiency
About You
We seek a candidate who shares our commitment to cutting carbon emissions and delivering cleaner air. You should enjoy solving complex commercial challenges and have the following attributes and skills:
Essential Experience
* Public sector procurement: understanding of procurement processes, regulations, buying frameworks and decision-making structures
* Commercial contract management: minimum 3 years of complex contract management, preferably with contract values >£5m
* Stakeholder management: ability to build relationships with senior public sector stakeholders
* Contract law understanding: knowledge of liability, indemnity, termination, and change control; ability to support legal analysis
* Project management: ability to manage multiple concurrent contract discussions
Desirable Qualifications / Experience
* EV sector knowledge
* Experience in infrastructure, utilities, telecoms, construction, or concession sectors
* Experience with Local Authority procurement and understanding long-term public concession contracts
* Experience reviewing commercial contracts and identifying risks
* Familiarity with government funding schemes and public procurement processes
* Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder contract discussions and closing high-value deals
Skills
Core Competencies
* Commercial acumen: balance risk and opportunity while supporting wider contract analysis
* Attention to detail: interpret and translate legal terms into business decisions
* Communication: clear written and verbal communication of complex concepts
* Collaborative: work with legal, finance, and business development
Soft Skills
* Diplomacy: manage difficult conversations and find mutually acceptable solutions
* Resilience: comfortable with long contract cycles and client expectations
* Integrity: ethical and compliant, with strong responsibility and ownership
Benefits
* Competitive salary and bonus scheme
* 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 UK bank holidays; option to buy up to 5 additional days
* Wellbeing and health benefits including insurance options
* Pension contribution matched up to 10%
* Car and cycle-to-work schemes
* Learning platform access for career development
* Volunteer Time Off (VTO) and employee discounts
* Enhanced parental leave policies
Location
The role is hybrid: 3 days in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) with our office in Southwark. Believ is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation in the application process.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
Industries
* Telecommunications
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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