Electric Vehicles Officer

The Electric Vehicles Infrastructure Officer is responsible for identifying and mapping optimal locations for infrastructure rollout, assessing these sites against agreed criteria, and working closely with the local Distribution Network Operator (DNO) to undertake feasibility studies.

The role supports the Programme Manager and wider project team in delivering the LEVI project, funded by the Department for Transport, and contributes to promoting sustainable transport by expanding access to public electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Our benefits

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What will you be doing?

The role involves identifying suitable locations for EV charging infrastructure by considering factors such as off-street parking availability, population density, accessibility for EV users, and proximity to local amenities, as well as conducting feasibility assessments for potential charging hubs in terms of site suitability, costs, and electrical grid capacity., It also includes ensuring that all project management systems and records are accurate, up to date, and compliant for audit purposes, alongside maintaining the project's risk register. The post holder will work closely with stakeholders by supporting engagement and communications activities with local councils, communities, and businesses to promote an informed and coordinated approach to EV adoption, including contributing to demand registration and engagement tools.

At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.

Our vision is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner

The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us.