Head of Expansion South-West Europe
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Job description
Head of Expansion South-West Europe at Fastned, leading and coaching Expansion Leads and teams to accelerate the expansion of charging station sites across France, Spain and Italy. The role combines people leadership, strategic implementation and governance, based in Paris with regular travel within Europe.
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time
- Work mode
- On-site · Paris, France
- Languages
- French – fluent, English – fluent
What you'll do
- Lead, coach and develop the Expansion Leads and additional team members across France, Spain and Italy.
- Establish a consistent operating rhythm covering performance, funnel reviews, forecasting, risks and action tracking.
- Use data and business insights to identify blockers, support needs and capacity requirements.
- Coordinate cross-functional support and help resolve dependencies while strengthening country autonomy.
- Translate 'Network Development' priorities into clear regional and country actions.
- Support Expansion Leads and Country Directors in developing aligned expansion plans and strategic roadmaps.
- Drive the adoption of new initiatives, processes and tools across the region.
- Monitor market, competitor, regulatory and customer developments and turn relevant insights into recommendations.
- Represent the South West region in Network Development strategy, planning and portfolio discussions.
- Assess projects and initiatives based on value, risk, dependencies, capacity and strategic fit.
- Ensure country implications are considered early and that approved projects are implemented effectively.
- Lead continuous improvement by embedding lessons learned, standardising successful practices and tracking measurable outcomes.
What we're looking for
- Significant relevant experience in expansion, commercial, infrastructure, real estate, energy, mobility or a comparable field in an international environment.
- Experience leading teams or senior professionals across multiple countries or markets, demonstrating your ability to adaptively lead and inspire.
- A proven ability to translate strategy into practical plans, implementation and measurable results.
- Strong commercial acumen, analytical skills and experience coordinating cross-functional stakeholders.
- A coaching-oriented leadership style, strong communication skills and the confidence to challenge constructively.
- Professional fluency in both French & English is required.
- Affinity with Fastned's mission: a genuine belief in the energy transition.
Nice to have
- Fluency in Spanish or Italian would be an advantage.
Your team
Network Development
Benefits
Fastned covers 60% of your Alan health insurance and 100% of your salary during the first 30 days of sick leave or incapacity for work.
Mental wellbeing support through nilo health, with access to a confidential mental health platform offering one-to-one coaching sessions with psychologists, group sessions, and a variety of tools.
- A training and development budget of €3,000 per year per employee.
- Access to our fully electric vehicle fleet (all charging expenses covered).
- A meal voucher card, worth €12.20 per day.
- 25 days of annual leave, plus RTT days and 2 Mission Days.
- A Gymlib membership, giving you access to a wide network of gyms and studios.
- Stock option plan.
- Fun events, including ski trips, Fastned Days, and team-building activities.
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About Fastned
Fastned has been building and operating a rapidly growing network of iconic fast-charging stations across Europe powered entirely by solar and wind energy. With 500+ colleagues, they now operate over 450+ stations across nine countries, with an ambitious goal of reaching 1,000 stations by 2030.
Mission
To accelerate the transition to electric mobility.
Key facts
- 500+ colleagues
- 2012
- Electric vehicle fast charging
- Operates over 450+ stations across nine countries
- Goal of reaching 1,000 stations by 2030
- Charging stations powered entirely by solar and wind energy