General Manager, United Kingdom

Joby Barnard; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative air mobility company is seeking a founding General Manager (GM) to launch and develop its air taxi service in the UK. This full-time role requires a strong leader with a background in cross-functional management and P&L responsibility. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in strategic execution, relationship building, and market awareness. This role is based in London and involves up to 30% travel.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of cross-functional leadership experience.
• 5+ years of management experience.
• Demonstrated success in leading high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify and build relationships with government and partners.
• Implement a multi-year business strategy.
• Maintain market awareness and exploit opportunities.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Management experience

Excellent communication

Data-driven decision making

Building networks

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking an experienced leader and self-starter to join as the founding General Manager (GM) for the United Kingdom. As General Manager for the UK, you will report to the US-based President of Operations and have the unique opportunity to launch, develop, and own the P&L for one of the first air taxi services in the world. This full-time role is located in London, UK. 30% travel is expected.

Responsibilities

• Policy and Partnerships: In partnership with Joby’s government affairs team, identify, build, and maintain strong relationships with local government entities, municipalities, and strategic partners to build trust and credibility, thereby strengthening Joby’s position in the UK
• Drive Strategic Execution: Implement a vision and multi-year business strategy that balances execution across marketing, business development, product, operations, and back-office
• Maintain Market Awareness: stay apprised of local trends, infrastructure opportunities, consumer mobility preferences, etc., within the UK, and build action plans to exploit opportunities for Joby
• Collaborate with US Team: Work cross-functionally with Joby’s US-based headquarters functions to support global strategic initiatives and to launch a successful, safe, and compliant service in the UK
• Build the Business Foundation: Lay the foundation for the future UK market for Joby
• Establish the Joby Brand Locally: Gather market insights and work closely with Joby’s marketing, business development, and communications teams to build a highly recognizable brand within the UK
• Be the Local Face of Joby: Serve as the primary representative of Joby at UK events and with local press to drive awareness and early adoption
• Report to Joby Leadership: Provide regular updates on business performance and identify areas requiring support from the executive team and board of directors

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of cross-functional leadership experience
• 5+ years of management experience, with increasing levels of responsibility
• Demonstrated success in leading and managing large, high-performing teams within a fast-paced and dynamic tech environment
• An entrepreneurial mindset is suited for launching and scaling a new entity
• Excellent communicator who can inspire teams, collaborate cross-functionally, and represent the organization with external stakeholders
• Exceptional ability to build and execute on a growth strategy
• Extensive professional network within the UK and Europe, and proven ability to develop and maintain relationships
• Data-driven decision-maker with a proven ability to optimize operational performance
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal communication
• Able to travel up to 30% of the time, including to the United States
• Legally able to work in the United Kingdom, or have the ability to be sponsored for a work visa

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree in a relevant industry
• Strong policy exposure and knowledge of regulatory frameworks (CAA, EASA)
• Proven track record of P&L management
• Experience in the aviation or aerospace industry
• Previously launched and scaled a business or business unit
• Broad business experience in the UK and broader Eurozone