Project Coordinator – Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

About the Opportunity

Do you want to play a key role in delivering electric vehicle infrastructure that supports communities across East Sussex? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to help shape a more sustainable, accessible transport network for residents, businesses, and visitors.

You’ll join a team managing a recently awarded contract to introduce on-street electric vehicle chargepoint infrastructure across East Sussex that will support sustainable economic growth in the county, reductions in carbon emissions, and the wider objectives of the East Sussex Local Transport Plan 4. Working with the chargepoint operator, the role will help co-ordinate the Council’s delivery on electric vehicle chargepoints for residents without off-street parking and enabling opportunities for en route charging. You’ll also contribute to developing new policies and managing grant funding programmes for residents to introduce cross-pavement solutions to support safe and equitable access to home charging.

Responsibilities

• Have an interest in sustainable transport and electric vehicle infrastructure
• Can organise and prioritise a varied and challenging workload
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Have communication skills with a range of stakeholders
• Can support project delivery and policy development

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a supporting statement. When writing your supporting statement be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI.

Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams unless you request an in-person interview. Interviews will be taking place during weeks commencing 22 June or 29 June.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

This is a unique opportunity to help deliver a major step forward in East Sussex’s journey to Net Zero, supporting innovative solutions that improve accessibility, reduce emissions, and benefit local communities.

Benefits

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Ian Glover, Project Manager – Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (ian.glover@eastsussex.gov.uk) or Jon Wheeler, Team Manager, Infrastructure Planning & Place (jon.wheeler@eastsussex.gov.uk) to request a MS teams call or phone call.

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Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

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