Senior Manager, Public Affairs

What You'll Do:

• Manage relationships with politicians, local authorities, transport partners and third sector stakeholders, regularly meeting with them to build trust and mutual interest, mitigating potential obstacles and communicating Lime's priorities and approach
• Plan and execute local campaigns on specific issue areas or in specific geographies such as a City or London Borough
• Collaborate closely with other Lime team members on operations, marketing, and local media activities
• Support the company’s work with strategic advisers and local consultants
• Work closely with the wider local policy team to identify growth opportunities and any risks or upcoming policy challenges for Lime
• Partner with organisations, educational institutions and similar groups to align Lime’s social mission with existing transport, health, and environmental community initiatives
• Track and advise on important changes in regulatory or legislative matters affecting UK & Ireland markets

About You:

• 4+ years experience in government affairs, political campaigns, and/or business development in a government-related environment
• A strong understanding of London and UK politics
• Adept at communicating effectively both externally and internally and managing multiple deadlines
• Understanding of how to successfully integrate public affairs strategies into business goals
• Ability to deliver accurate, high quality, work at speed - sometimes under significant time pressures
• Existing transport, government, and advocacy contacts and relationships in the UK (Desirable)
• Experience in community organising, political campaign or other grassroots outreach(Desirable)