Head of International Communications - #2771421

Ohme is on a mission to accelerate the global transition to clean, affordable energy. We do that by serving as an integrated hardware and software smart-grid platform, focused on the residential EV charging market.

The worlds of energy, transport and artificial intelligence are colliding and Ohme is at the heart of this new era. By using technology and data integrations to connect cars, chargers, people, energy providers and more, Ohme has a powerful platform that puts the consumer at the core.

Ohme has been selling its chargers to consumers since mid 2019 and has had exponential growth since. We are now operating in multiple countries and have partnerships with the likes of VW Group, Hyundai, Volvo, Octopus Energy, and other innovative brands.

We are scaling up the business and are building out the team for rapid growth. If you're interested joining a fast-growing cleantech venture on a data and AI-first journey to speed up the global transition to clean, affordable energy, read on!

Ohme is looking for an Head of International Communications to act as the strategic partner to the Mobility Director, using communications, media engagement, public affairs, and thought leadership to elevate Ohme's position. You will represent Ohme at major industry events, conferences, and stakeholder forums, driving engagement with policymakers, regulators, fleet organisations, and industry associations. In addition, you will build and execute Ohme's international external affairs strategy, strengthening our reputation and influence with OEMs, policymakers, industry bodies, analysts, and key stakeholders across priority markets.

We are looking for a strategic operator who understands that communications is a commercial tool, not a support function and can translate complex technical and commercial narratives. The ideal candidate is proactive, editorially confident, and internationally minded.

Essential

• 8+ years in external affairs, strategic communications, or public affairs
• Demonstrable relationships with or experience engaging tier-1 business, automotive, or energy media
• Track record working across multiple international markets
• Experience supporting commercial or institutional sales teams through communications and policy engagement
• Social media strategy experience at corporate or leadership level
• Strong writer in English; comfortable managing and adapting executive voice and tone
• Digitally fluent and comfortable using AI tools as part of day-to-day workflow
  
  

Strongly preferred

• Fluency or strong working proficiency in one or more European languages
• In-market experience in non-English-speaking European countries
• Automotive, EV, energy, or mobility sector background
• Experience managing the external profile of C-suite or senior leadership
  
  

Benefits

You'll get to work in a fast-paced and rapidly growing scale-up with global ambitions that is cutting edge, passionate about sustainability and seeks to make the world a better place.

Our benefits:

• An active role with plenty of room for growth and a direct impact on our expansion.
• An innovative environment within a cleantech scale-up focused on the markets of the future.
• A structured onboarding process and a collaborative team to ensure you get off to the best possible start.
• The opportunity to work with an international team and leading industry partners.
• Modern tools and processes that support your work in the field.
• Attractive employment conditions and excellent career prospects in a dynamic, fast-growing market.
  
  

Ohme is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the heart of what we do and we encourage a culture where everyone can be themselves at work. We actively seek out a diverse range of talent and our policies ensure that every job application and employee is treated fairly, with equal opportunity to succeed and to feel included.