Head of Public Affairs, UK and Ireland

Deliveroo; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Deliveroo seeks a Head of Public Affairs for UK & Ireland to drive engagement with external stakeholders shaping legislative policies. The role involves advising on public affairs strategies and representing the company, along with proactive campaign development to enhance corporate reputation.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Parenting leave

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of Westminster politics and the UK civil service.
• Ability to create and execute a proactive public affairs agenda.
• Experience managing senior internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Represent Deliveroo and build relationships with external stakeholders.
• Advise the business on legislative and regulatory developments.
• Work with colleagues to create public affairs campaigns.

Skills

Experience in Westminster politics

Stakeholder management

Public Affairs expertise

Influencing skills

Job description

The UK is the largest and most important of Deliveroo’s markets, making this an exciting time to join as our Head of Public Affairs, UK & Ireland. You will work within Deliveroo’s integrated global comms & policy team, and your job will be to represent Deliveroo with external audiences who shape our legislative environment, making sure our company positions are heard and understood.

At the same time, you will bring the views of the outside world into Deliveroo, making sure we are proactively shaping our operating environment rather than simply reacting to it. You will report directly into our Group Director of Policy & Sustainability. Please note, this is a hybrid role that will require you to work from our HQ office in London for a minimum of 3 days a week.

What you'll be doing

• Represent Deliveroo and build relationships with external stakeholders in the UK & Ireland: including ministers, shadow ministers/the Opposition front bench, parliamentarians, advisers, civil servants and local authorities
• Advise the business on relevant legislative and regulatory developments in the UK and Ireland, proactively shaping our response and driving an outcome in the business
• Work with colleagues to create PA campaigns which advance Deliveroo’s public policy goals and help to positively shape the company’s corporate reputation
• Build collaborative relationships with peers and industry bodies

Requirements

• Experience and knowledge of Westminster politics, the UK civil service and local government with good networks in all.
• Can create and execute a proactive public affairs agenda under your own steam
• Able to represent the company publicly as our representative with the outside world.
• Experience of managing and influencing a wide range of senior internal and external stakeholders
• Experience of managing agency/ trade association relationships
• Experience of public affairs as a discipline in-house or in an agency environment
• Experience of public policy connected to the future of work, eCommerce, digital taxation, sustainability or public health would be an added bonus.

Why Deliveroo

Our mission is to transform the way you shop and eat, bringing the neighbourhood to your door by connecting consumers, restaurants, shops and riders. We are transforming the way the world eats and shops by making access to food and products more convenient and enjoyable. We give people the opportunity to buy what they want, as they want it, when and where they want it.

We are a technology-driven company at the forefront of the most rapidly expanding industry in the world. We are still a small team, making a very large impact, looking to answer some of the most interesting questions out there. We move fast, value autonomy and ownership, and we are always looking for new ideas.

Workplace & Benefits

At Deliveroo we know that people are the heart of the business and we prioritise their welfare. Benefits differ by country, but we offer many benefits in areas including healthcare, well-being, parental leave, pensions, and generous annual leave allowances, including time off to support a charitable cause of your choice. Benefits are country-specific, please ask your recruiter for more information.

Diversity

At Deliveroo, we believe a great workplace is one that represents the world we live in and how beautifully diverse it can be. That means we have no judgement when it comes to any one of the things that make you who you are - your gender, race, sexuality, religion or a secret aversion to coriander. All you need is a passion for (most) food and a desire to be part of one of the fastest-growing businesses in a rapidly growing industry.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our hiring process. We recognise that some candidates may require adjustments to apply for a position or fairly participate in the interview process. If you require any adjustments, please don't hesitate to let us know. We will make every effort to provide the necessary adjustments to ensure you have an equitable opportunity to succeed.