Senior Regional Lead, Government Relations

As the largest global shared micromobility business, Lime is on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. A Time Magazine 100 Most Influential Company, Lime has powered more than one billion rides in close to 30 countries across five continents, spurring a new generation of clean alternatives to car ownership. Learn more at li.me . We are looking for a Senior Regional Lead, Government Relations to help deliver Lime’s policy and public affairs work in London – a key global market. This role will report to the Regional Head, Government Relations, UKI, and will work within the London and Greater UK and Ireland Government Relations Teams. This is a hybrid position with a requirement for candidates to reside in London to maintain effective collaboration across teams. What You’ll Do: Building an in-depth understanding of Lime’s products and operations, as well as its operating environment, including the wider policy and regulatory landscape. Based on this, building and maintaining exceptional relationships with London boroughs, Transport for London, and London City Hall. This is not just limited to those boroughs we operate in, but also includes those who may be considering rolling out shared e-bikes in future, or those who have a stake in Lime’s services in any other way. Working closely with Lime’s Operations team to plan and execute local campaigns to deliver positive business outcomes for Lime. Responding swiftly and effectively to any issues or incidents that are flagged to us by political stakeholders. Helping Lime plan and prepare for policy and regulatory changes, including the introduction of city-wide regulations in London and other strategic authorities. Building and managing relationships with wider transport partners and third sector stakeholders to ensure Lime is a responsible partner. This includes working with organisations who share Lime’s social mission and have existing transport, health, and environmental community initiatives; or where you can identify partnership opportunities based on commercial alignment. Contributing to improving processes and ways of working as the company continues to grow.

5+ years experience in public / government affairs, political campaigns, and / or business development/expansion in a government-related environment. Experience in policy roles is also welcome, if delivery / implementation can be evidenced alongside. Experience designing and implementing public affairs strategies to deliver business goals, with an equal interest in the commercial and political aspects of the role. Excellent internal and external communication and stakeholder relations skills. Comfortable working cross-functionally within a global business with remote working, to achieve tangible outcomes felt at local level. Experience of working in a highly operational environment and managing the stakeholder concerns that arise from this. Interest in, and understanding of, data to improve processes and support continuous improvement. Proactive and driven. Able to work independently and deliver accurate, high-quality outputs at speed. Comfortable dealing with multiple competing priorities at a time, spotting developing issues early, and creative problem-solving which respects operational reality. Strong understanding of UK / London politics, policy, and regulation. Passion for mobility / sustainability / active travel / new technologies. Comfortable with frequent travel to meetings and leading political / officer visits within London. Existing transport, government, and advocacy contacts and relationships in London (Desirable). Experience in community organising, political campaign or other grassroots outreach in London (Desirable). Understanding of transport policy and city planning more widely (Desirable). #LI-PD1 #LI-Hybrid 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