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The Change Partners are working with an Iconic Cargo/Freight brand who are looking to hire a Programme Director within EV.The Programme Director will be responsible for supporting the strategy and execution for Electrical Vehicle (EV) and Battery transportation regulatory authorisation and management.Key responsibilities:Own strategy and delivery of EV and Battery transportation, ensuring the business to gain regulatory approval and ongoing risk management.Conduct assessment for Electrical and Battery vehicle transportation including: Safety, Legal, Fire and wider risks.Develop Safety strategy including scientific and technical research, risk analytics, management and evacuation planning.Deliver engaging and open communications to regulatory authorities.Create evidence, data and ultimately the case to achieve regulatory approval within EV transportation.Build a team to oversee implementation and maintenance of programme.Support with research and development opportunities for investment.Create business case to show how the business could capitalise in the EV market and introduction of different technologies and tools.Market research, medium and long term strategy development for EV transportation.Partner with internal and external commercial and regulatory stakeholders, this could include: EU/GB/UN legislation, manufacturers, infrastructure, trade, hauliers and customers.Your background:At least 7 years experience within a highly regulated environment. e.g. Electric Vehicles/Batteries (preferred), Oil and Gas, Pharma etc.Ideally have supported a business to gain regulatory approval from UK government/similar entities.Experience working on risk assessment and risk mitigation.Excellent stakeholder management with strong gravitas.Ability to communicate between technical and commercial teams.Worked within EV/Batteries or similar, ideal but not essential.Please apply for further information.