Country Director Belgium

Il y a 3 mois


Gent, Belgique Fastned Temps plein

Join a fast-growing scale-up company with a purpose At Fastned you will actively contribute to accelerating the transition to electric mobility. Together with over 300 colleagues (more than 40 nationalities) spread across 9+ operational countries, we have big plans: we are building a Europe-wide network of 1,000 large fast-charging stations where electric drivers can charge their cars with energy from the sun and wind. We have recently been voted best charging network in the UK, France and the Netherlands, a testimony to our drive to offer the best charging experience to EV drivers

Due to Fastned's European expansion, our local teams have been growing rapidly alongside the growing number of fast-charging stations we operate in Belgium. The role of Country Leadership has become increasingly important, which is why we are bringing a Country Director on board.

**Your role**:
The **Country Director (CD) **plays a critical role in leading and managing all aspects of Fastned's operations within Belgium. This includes driving Fastned’s strategy on a local level, coordinating the progress of local new projects and ensuring smooth operations across existing charging locations & teams. The CD will work closely with local and functional teams to align goals and strategies, foster a positive work environment, and drive Fastned’s mission to accelerate the transition to electric mobility.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- You will lead Fastned’s strategy in Belgium by aligning local efforts with the company’s broader goals while adapting to the local market.
- You will oversee the rollout of new charging stations, ensure smooth operations, and enhance collaboration between local teams and functional departments to resolve bottlenecks.
- You will work closely with legal and finance teams to ensure compliance with local regulations, while representing Fastned in interactions with various stakeholders, government entities, and the electric vehicle community.
- You will act as a spokesperson for both Fastned in Belgium and the local team in discussions with the Executive Team.
- You will be an empathetic leader who fosters trust and a positive local team culture (currently 20 people and growing fast).
- By building strong relationships, you will inspire and guide the team toward shared goals while driving talent development through hiring, onboarding, coaching and performance management. The Belgian office consists of local Expansion, Location Design and Construction teams that will each be managed by relatively new local team leaders. With your guidance you will set these new leaders and their teams up for success.
- You will also ensure that Fastned’s values are upheld, creating an inclusive and supportive work environment.

**Who we are looking for**:
We’re seeking an empathetic leader who can inspire and connect, driving both team trust and cultural growth. You’ll scale operations with entrepreneurial spirit, blending strategic vision with the practical ability to overcome challenges. If you’re ready to drive change in the sustainable energy sector, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact

**You bring along**:

- At least 10 years of total work experience, including senior management experience (preferably in Country Management) within a fast-paced, international dynamic environment (preferably in a scale up company);
- Experience in working within a matrix business environment, where local teams will have to work alongside and collaborate with functional teams across other European locations;
- Solid influencing skills to facilitate change without formal reporting lines;
- Native level in Dutch; fluency in English. Fluency in French would be an advantage - not a must;
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and inspire teams. You are a people person: a big brain with a big heart;
- Excellent problem-solving abilities;
- In-depth understanding of local market dynamics and regulatory environment;
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills;
- Passion for sustainability and the transition to electric mobility.

**Join us in building a better future**:
We work hard to change the world, but we don't forget to recognise & celebrate our successes, big and small. We value work-life balance, offer you real work flexibility and have family-friendly policies in place. We have an inclusive work environment, and love authentic people, so don't try to fit in because we like you for who you are

**Our benefits include**:

- Stock option plan -> we believe in shared value creation;
- A training and development budget of €3,000 per year per employee, because development and training are important to us and our sector offers endless opportunities;
- To fully embrace the EV lifestyle and ensure seamless travel to other offices and sites, you'll receive a fully electric company car. Plus, enjoy charging at all Fastned stations across Europe
- A total of 37 holidays per year, includin



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