Senior Transaction Manager

London, England, United Kingdom

12/11/2024

Believ: ABOUT US

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.

About The Role

Reporting to the Head of Transaction Management, this position is instrumental in driving Believ's growth in the private sector. You will be responsible for managing and ensuring completion of EV charging transactions to secure prime, leasehold sites for EV charging across the UK. It requires a strategic, proactive approach that ensures transactions are taken from Heads of Terms to completed leases / purchase agreements, thereby delivering a high-quality EV site pipeline.

This role requires a strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills, a deep understanding of property law, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.

The private sector includes, but it not limited to – land, multi-tenant retail (shopping centres and retail parks), hotels, leisure and sports facilities, food & beverage, drive thru operators, education/religious institutions, fuel forecourt operators, hospitals and healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Lease Negotiations: Lead negotiations from heads of terms to completed leases, ensuring favourable terms for the company.
• On-going site feasibility: Assess the on-going feasibility of proposed schemes and have regard for matters such as tenure, boundary issues, existing tenancies and restrictions/covenants. Support in the due diligence process for potential sites, including title searches, surveys, environmental assessments, and other necessary investigations
• Project Coordination: Collaborate with project managers to ensure timely and efficient site development.
• Legal Compliance: Ensure all transactions comply with the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and other relevant legislation where relevant.
• Technical: Work with the Design & Engineering team to help evaluate suitable land parcel opportunities and create initial layout designs ahead of landlord and developer consultation. Awareness of where/when wayleaves/easements are required and the negotiation thereof
• Client Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, tenants, and other external stakeholders.
• Internal relationship management: Internal and external stakeholder management - working in conjunction with the wider internal team as well as the project management team. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies for optimising internal processes and maximise efficiency
• Documentation: Oversee the preparation and review of all legal documents related to site acquisition and leasing. Ensure the TM team maintains accurate and up-to-date transaction records and documentation
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with property transactions.
• Process improvements: Proactively refine and adapt the processes in place to ensure an efficient, speedy transaction process. Regularly test and update the TM process
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years in the real estate sector, with a focus on lease negotiation and transaction management.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Law, or a related discipline. A professional qualification (e.g., MRICS) is preferred.
  
  

About You

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proven track record in successful delivery of real estate transactions in the UK.
• In-depth knowledge of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
• Strong approach to problem solving and ability to bring and present new ideas and potential solutions to challenges – ability to unlock transactions that aren’t progressing.
• An interest and passion for the renewable energy sector.
• Understand UK landlord and tenant legislation.
• Experience working with solicitors and providing property expertise for contracts, leases, etc.
• Self-motivated and a willingness to learn.
• Enthusiastic and proactive
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships both internally and externally
• Team player who can also work independently
• High levels of numeracy and IT literacy
• Good analytical skills, with attention to detail
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus the usual 8 UK Bank Holidays and the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year
• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical insurance, critical illness cover, dental, optical & travel insurance, income protection and life assurance
• Pension contribution matched up to 10%
• Access to our car benefit scheme and cycle to work scheme
• Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us.
• 24 hours a year Volunteer Time Off to support causes that are important to you
• Virgin Media / O2 discounts and offers
• Access to VIP Arena Suites at the O2 Arena (London) and First Direct Arena (Leeds)
• Enhanced parental leave policies
  
  

Location

The business is currently based in our office in Southwark. The position is full time, hybrid with 3 days (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) based in the office. Believ is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.