Chief Operations Officer

Job Description

Job Title: Chief Operations Officer

Contract: Permanent

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday

Salary/package: £75k - £80k, commensurate with experience plus generous benefits package

Location: Weev Ltd. Buildings, 8 & 9 Edgewater Office Park, Edgewater Road, Dargan, Belfast, BT3 3JQ

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

About us:

Weev has established itself as the fastest growing electric vehicle charging network, providing solutions for EV drivers in Northern Ireland.

Our vision is to lead Northern Ireland's sustainable transportation revolution by providing the most advanced, reliable, and affordable EV solutions on the market. We strive to make EV ownership accessible and convenient for everyone, from urban commuters to rural adventurers, creating a cleaner, healthier, and more connected community for all. With a planned 1,500 charging points we aim to be the first stop for local EV owners. By championing sustainable innovation and local partnerships, we are driving a brighter, greener future for Northern Ireland.

Weev is a thriving industry, one that continues to grow exponentially as the attractiveness and government legislation around electric vehicles continues to drive demand for more EV charging points the across the country.

General Purpose

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our leadership team as Chief Operations Officer. As the COO, you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations ensuring that operational strategies are developed and implemented to achieve business goals such as growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction. Additionally, the COO is responsible for managing risks and issues, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards, and developing a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. The COO plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the company, driving growth and profitability while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational strategies to achieve business goals, including growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Manage the company's operational budget, ensuring that costs are controlled, and financial targets are met.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and regulators.
• Lead the development and execution of operational policies and procedures, ensuring that they are compliant with relevant regulations and standards.
• Oversee the hiring and training of staff, ensuring that the team is motivated and aligned with the company's goals and values.
• Monitor the performance of the team, providing feedback and coaching to ensure continuous improvement.
• Manage risks and issues, ensuring that they are identified and addressed in a timely and effective manner.
• Develop and maintain a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging the team to identify and implement new ideas and approaches.
• Managing and overseeing the efficient role out of the EV charging point network.
• Leading and overseeing a department that includes health & safety, compliance, systems, delivery, and end-to-end customer experience.
• Develop internal operations from the ground up.
• Participating and driving the growth strategy.
• Collaborating with the CEO in setting and driving organisational vision, operational strategy, and hiring needs.
• Translating strategy into actionable goals for performance and growth helping to implement organisation-wide goal setting, performance management, and annual operating planning.

This list is not exhaustive but provides a good indication of the main deliverables.

Essential Criteria

• Experience in a senior operational management role e.g., renewable energy, EVs, smart grid, energy storage, transportation infrastructure, sustainable buildings, or other relevant industry.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful operational strategies, delivering growth and profitability.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience in managing teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of relevant regulations and standards, with experience in ensuring compliance.
• Innovative and forward-thinking mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement and optimisation.
• Experience in managing risks and issues, with a proactive and pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Desirable Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Experience in a start-up or fast-paced environment, with a proven ability to manage ambiguity and uncertainty.
• Experience in the EV Charging Solutions industry, with a strong understanding of market trends and customer needs.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and their potential impact on the EV Charging Solutions industry.

Personal Attributes

• Passion for sustainability and the transition to a low-carbon economy.
• Strategic thinking and vision, with a focus on long-term growth and profitability.
• Results-oriented and driven to achieve business objectives.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, with a focus on building a positive and supportive work environment.
• High level of integrity and ethical standards
• Seeking to attain a higher quality standard for the business in the form of accreditations or similar trust marks.

Benefits

You will be based at our Greater Belfast office which has free on-siteparking.
Generous salary package is on offer, and you will also enjoy a range of benefits which include 33 days annual leave (inclusive of public and bank holidays), private healthcare plan, life assurance and company pension scheme.
Car allowance/EV Company car

Weev is an equal opportunities employer; we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of our community. We champion a culture where everyone feels valued and included. We are open to conversations about flexible / hybrid working.

The UK Government maintains a list of occupations which are deemed to be in short supply. Weev believes that this role does not meet the criteria to be considered within the Home Office Shortage
Occupation list. Therefore, we will not support an application for visa sponsorship and all applicants for this role must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK.

COO/0423

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £75,000.00-£80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: COO/0423