Public Affairs Manager, London

Zoomcar; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Public Affairs Manager to drive policy and government relations in London. This role involves building key relationships with local authorities and community groups, executing impactful campaigns, and aligning the company's mission with community initiatives. With a flexible working policy, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you have a strong background in government affairs and a passion for public engagement, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a greener future in urban transportation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in government affairs or political campaigns.
• Strong understanding of London and UK politics.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with politicians and local authorities.
• Plan and execute local campaigns for positive business outcomes.
• Collaborate with team members on operations and media engagement.

Skills

Government Affairs

Political Campaigns

Business Development

Communication Skills

Public Affairs Strategies

Job description

Lime is the world's largest shared electric vehicle company. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered 700+ million rides in 250+ cities on 5 continents, replacing an estimated 150+ million car trips. Named a Time 100 Most Influential Company and Fast Company Brand That Matters, Lime continues to set the pace for shared micromobility globally.

We are looking for a Public Affairs Manager to help deliver Lime’s policy and government relations work in London. You will report to the Director of Policy for the UK and Ireland.

In this role you will help to build and manage relationships with politicians, local authorities, transport partners and third sector stakeholders to protect and grow our London service. You will also lead our community engagement efforts here.

Lime operates a flexible working policy. The role is based in London and will require travel across the city to meet with different Councils, community groups and organisations. On occasion it may also require you to host or attend events outside of working hours.

What you will do

• Build and manage relationships with politicians, local authorities, transport partners and community groups to help improve existing services and open new schemes.
• Plan and execute local campaigns on specific issue areas or in specific geographies to deliver positive business outcomes for Lime.
• Partner with organisations in target cities to align Lime’s social mission with existing transport, health, and environmental community initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with other Lime team members on operations, media engagement and marketing.
• Work closely with the wider local policy team to identify growth opportunities and any risks or upcoming policy challenges for Lime.

About you

• 4+ years experience in government affairs, political campaigns, and/or business development in a government-related environment.
• Excellent internal and external communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and deliver accurate, high quality outputs at speed.
• Strong understanding of local London and UK politics and how to design and implement public affairs strategies to deliver business goals.

If you want to make an impact, Lime is the place for you. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? If this role excites you we encourage you to apply. Explore all opportunities on our career page.

Lime is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and globally diverse team – which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can email [e-mail] for assistance.