General Manager

Wheely; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Stock options

Private medical insurance

Life insurance & critical illness

Wheely travel credit

Cycle to work

Relocation support

Job summary

Wheely is redefining premium transportation in London. We seek a General Manager to own a business approaching $100M in annual gross bookings, leading over 1,200 chauffeurs and four teams reporting to you.

You will work directly with the CEO and executive team to move fast and make meaningful decisions. This is a 24/7 operation serving demanding customers, requiring intensity and genuine passion for getting things right.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM or Economics.
• 7–10 years total experience, with 5+ years in investment banking, strategy consulting, or high-growth tech.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Based in Central London.

Responsibilities

• P&L responsibility for London.
• The offline product: pricing, availability and fleet composition.
• Four local teams - Driver Operations, Chauffeur Academy, Sales, Marketing.
• Drive business development, identifying and capitalising on new opportunities for expansion and partnerships.
• Collaboration with central Product team on the passenger and chauffeur experience.
• Regulatory strategy: navigating London's complex licensing environment.
• External representation: press, partnerships and key stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in STEM or Economics

Job description

Wheely is redefining premium transportation across major cities in Europe, the US, and the Middle East. We blend cutting-edge technology with the craft of five-star chauffeuring to deliver an experience trusted by more than 100,000 active riders and 1,200 corporate accounts.

We’re a profitable, fast-growing scale-up with $43M raised and over $100M in annual revenue. Having recently launched in New York City, we’re expanding rapidly across the US and EMEA. If you take pride in your craft and want to help shape the next chapter of our growth, we'd love to hear from you.

About The Role

London is Wheely's largest market and our strategic priority: we're doubling down on it. As General Manager, you'll own a business approaching $100M in annual gross bookings/revenue, with over 1,200 chauffeurs and four teams reporting to you.

You'll work directly with our CEO/Founder and executive team: close enough to move fast, with the backing to make decisions that matter.

This is a 24/7 operation serving demanding customers. It requires intensity, commitment, and genuine passion for getting things right.

Responsibilities

• P&L responsibility for London
• The offline product: pricing, availability and fleet composition
• Four local teams - Driver Operations, Quality & Training (our Chauffeur Academy), Sales (Wheely for Business), Marketing
• Drive business development, identifying and capitalising on new opportunities for expansion and partnerships
• Collaboration with central Product team on the passenger and chauffeur experience
• Regulatory strategy: navigating London's complex licensing environment
• External representation: press, partnerships and key stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM or Economics from a leading university
• Minimum 7-10 years of total experience, with 5+ years in investment banking, strategy consulting, or high-growth tech
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong analytical / problem solving skills
• Based in Central London

What We Offer

• Office-based role in West London, four days a week with flexible start and finish times, plus one remote day of your choice
• Employee stock options plan
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Life and critical illness cover
• Monthly credit towards Wheely journeys
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Relocation support, including visa sponsorship and allowance