General Manager, UK

Wheely; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus

Equity

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life and critical illness insurance

Monthly credit for Wheely journeys

Lunch allowance

Cycle to work scheme

Professional development subsidies

Best-in-class equipment

Job summary

A premium ride-hailing service is seeking a General Manager for their London operations. This role involves P&L responsibility for a business with nearly $100M in annual revenue, leading four local teams, and driving business growth. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience, with a track record in investment banking or high-growth tech, and strong leadership skills. Compensation includes a competitive salary, equity, and various benefits. The company values in-office culture, allowing flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of total experience with 5+ years in high-growth tech.
• Excellent team management and leadership skills required.
• Must be based in Central London.

Responsibilities

• Own P&L for London with responsibility for revenue.
• Drive business development and regulatory strategy.
• Manage four local teams: Operations, Quality & Training, Sales, Marketing.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM or Economics

Job description

About Wheely

Wheely is a high-end ride-hailing service redefining premium transportation across major cities in Europe and the Middle East. We combine technology with the art of five-star chauffeuring to deliver a consistently exceptional experience.

As a profitable, fast-growing scale-up with $43M raised, we're expanding rapidly across EMEA and the US. We're adding exceptional talent to drive our next phase of growth.

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.

What you’ll own

• 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

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus
• Equity
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and critical illness insurance
• Monthly credit for Wheely journeys
• Lunch allowance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Professional development subsidies
• Best-in-class equipment
• This is an office-based role located in Hammersmith. Wheely has an in-person culture but allows flexible working hours and work from home when needed. In most cases, we expect team members to be in the office at least four days a week.