Director of Asset Management (m/w/d)

Job Description

Our mission is to make clean power accessible. We are passionate about making a positive impact on communities and the environment where we work.

We’re designing, financing, building and operating the world’s most sophisticated battery systems to enable the take up of more renewable power, electrifying fleets for cleaner air, and providing clean, portable power including repurposed electric vehicle batteries. Our proprietary software and data analysis optimises operational performance for our customers to reduce emissions and costs.

Since we began in 2017, we’ve raised over £2 billion in debt and equity funding and transformed it into >1GW of grid-connected batteries live or under contract and c.2,000 electric vehicles supported. We have operations in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Benelux, the USA and a global headquarters in London.

We’re the leading owner and operator of battery storage in the UK, supporting the National Grid with the uptake of renewable power. We also work with c.90% of the UK's major bus companies, powering 25% of the UK e-bus market. We’re also the number one owner and operator of e-buses in Australia and New Zealand, and are quickly expanding into light commercial vehicles and trucks. Our rapidly growing company is looking for highly talented and motivated people to join us.

The Opportunity

Zenobe Energy is a global leader in sustainable transport and energy solutions. As we rapidly expand our EV charging infrastructure portfolio, we are looking for an experienced and Director of Asset Management to lead our global Asset Management and Operations teams. This role spans the UK, Europe, Australia & New Zealand, and North America, supporting our mission to deliver world-class charging solutions that enable the transition to net zero.

This is a pivotal leadership position, responsible for shaping the systems, processes, and people that will underpin the continued maturity of our EV charging business. The role will also play a critical part in supporting new market entry, scaling operations internationally, and ensuring operational excellence across our growing infrastructure portfolio.

A Taste of the Day to Day

• Lead and scale the Asset Management team, overseeing recruitment, development, and retention of personnel across multiple geographies.
• Implement best-practice asset management strategies to optimise long-term commercial and technical performance.
• Develop and manage business plans, budgets, and capital projects to enhance asset value.
• Establish and lead an Asset Maintenance team, defining and executing an effective O&M strategy to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency.
• Ensure optimal contractor performance during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, ensuring all Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met or exceeded.
• Ensure full compliance with HSE regulations, power purchase agreements, planning authority requirements, and internal company policies.
• Manage and ensure both commercial and technical compliance with contracts, warranties, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proactively manage portfolio risks, implementing mitigation strategies and reporting issues appropriately.
• Oversee stakeholder reporting, including timely and accurate reports for investors, lenders, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and execute value-accretive initiatives to enhance asset profitability, presenting proposals to the Investment Committee.
• Collaborate with legal and delivery teams on due diligence for market entry and M&A activity.
• Ensure that operational learnings are effectively captured and integrated into business practices.
• Lead the development and implementation of ISO 55000-based asset management frameworks.

Health and Safety

• Actively contribute to Zenobe's commitment to health and safety, wellbeing and sustainability by; integrating these principles into daily responsibilities, ensuring a safe and supportive work environment, promoting both the physical and mental health of self and colleagues, and adopting sustainable and energy-efficient practices to minimize environmental impact. By doing so, each employee at Zenobe plays a vital role in fostering a culture that prioritises overall safety, holistic wellbeing, environmental sustainability in our business operations.

What We’re Looking For

We realise that certain groups of people are less likely to apply for a role if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. To be absolutely clear: if you like the look of this job and think you could do it well, we encourage you to apply with a CV that highlights your transferable skills and experience. Above all, Zenobē is looking for collaborative, flexible, empathetic people who are interested in creating and promoting practical routes to a zero carbon world.

We are looking for a dynamic leader with a strong background in asset management and a deep understanding of infrastructure asset management, ideally in EV charging, transport electrification, or complex renewable energy systems.

Essential Experience

• Over 10 years’ experience in asset management and O&M of large-scale infrastructure, ideally in EV charging, renewable energy, or transport sectors.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure operations, compliance, and HSE best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and optimise business systems and processes at scale.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to identify and implement strategies to optimise asset performance.
• Strong stakeholder and contract management expertise.
• Experience in driving operational excellence across international markets.
• A recognised Engineering Qualification at Degree level or equivalent financial/technical experience.

Essential Competencies

• Passion for clean energy, sustainable transport, and environmental impact.
• Strong leadership and people development skills, with a collaborative and inclusive approach.
• Ability to manage complexity and deliver results in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate technical and operational insights into strategic business actions.

Desirable Competencies

• Knowledge of the North American and Australian energy markets.
• Chartered membership of the Institute of Asset Management or equivalent.

Working at Zenobe

We’re passionate about sustainability and are proud to offer Team Zenobē a pioneering and collaborative working environment. We encourage our people to take ownership of their career progression and celebrate those that can think outside the box.

If you’d like to join our community of likeminded people hit the apply button now, we’d love to hear from you!

What We Offer

Charge your career at Zenobē and receive

• Up to 33% annual bonus for being awesome
• 25 days holiday, increasing with length of service up to 30 days, plus bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• £1,500 training budget per year, to ensure you grow as we do
• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Pension scheme, up to 8% matched contributions
• Enhanced parental leave
• Cash back health plan
• Plus more

Lots of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, flexitime and hybrid working. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but please talk to us about the flexibility you need and let’s see how we can make it work.

Our Approach to Diversity and Inclusion

Our people are our strongest asset and the key determinant of our success, and we value a range of skillsets and perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. We work to provide equal opportunities and an inclusive work environment, where everyone is fairly treated in the application process and through their career at Zenobē. If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Zenobē, please let us know when you apply.