At Believ, formerly known as Liberty Charge, were committed to making sustainable transport accessible to everyone. Were a Charge Point Operator (CPO) on a mission to create the UKs most reliable electric vehicle charging network that is environmentally friendly and inclusive. 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 Governments Charging Investment Infrastructure Fund), we offer stability alongside the dynamic environment of a growing company.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.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 and 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.Build and lead a cross-functional engineering and IT team.Drive development of mobile apps, web portals, and payment systems.Data and Cybersecurity:

Establish cybersecurity protocols and ensure data privacy compliance.RandD Leadership:

Invest in emerging technologies like V2G and AI-driven maintenance.Budget and Supply Chain Management:

Manage technology budgets and vendor relationships.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.

Strong data and analytical skills.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.

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