Senior Regional Lead, Government Relations

Lime is the largest global shared micromobility business. We operate shared e-bikes and e-scooters in nearly 30 countries on five continents. Our mission is to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Since 2017, our riders have taken over 750 million trips, replacing an estimated 150+ million car trips and preventing an estimated 77+ million kgs of carbon emissions.

Join the Lime team as we accelerate into a new era of sustainable alternatives to car ownership and improve access for people in cities around the world. When you join Lime, you join a global community of smart, caring, talented individuals working together to deliver world-changing results; striving to create an experience that enables Limers to do their best work.

• Competitive salaries, performance-based annual bonus and pre-IPO equity
• Health and wellness offerings for all team members starting day one including access to top-tier fitness and mindfulness apps
• Flexible vacation policies with ample paid holidays tailored to country of residence
• Fully-paid leave following the birth or adoption of a child and financial, medical and educational support for Limers pursuing parenthood
• Support for retirement and financial goals with unlimited access to financial advisors
• Unlimited, complimentary use of our vehicles in hundreds of cities around the world
• Professional growth opportunities through quarterly learning days and top-tier tools
• Opportunities to connect across teams and locations to network, socialize and volunteer
• Culture of belonging with Employee Resource Groups that engage and promote cultural awareness and DEI training across all functions
• Consistent recognition of great work through meaningful rewards and career advancements

Benefits and perks vary depending on the nature of your employment and country of residence. Terms and conditions may apply.

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.
• Building and maintaining exceptional relationships with London boroughs, Transport for London, and London City Hall.
• 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.
• Contributing to improving processes and ways of working as the company continues to grow.

About You:

• 5+ years experience in public / government affairs, political campaigns, and / or business development/expansion in a government-related environment.
• Experience designing and implementing public affairs strategies to deliver business goals.
• Excellent internal and external communication and stakeholder relations skills.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally within a global business with remote working.
• Experience of working in a highly operational environment and managing stakeholder concerns.
• 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.
• 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.

Lime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to building and developing a team that reflects a wider range of backgrounds, abilities, identities, and experiences.