Head of Public Affairs, UK & Ireland

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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.

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.

A competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package

1

Compensation

• We aim to pay every employee competitively for the role they are performing in their respective location
• Depending on role and location, some employees may be eligible for an annual cash bonus, sign-on bonus or relocation support
• Up to 5% matched pension contributions

2 Equity

• Some roles may be eligible for share awards, giving them ownership in Deliveroo and a share in our success

3 Food

• Free Deliveroo Plus: free delivery and access to special offers
• Team lunches from the best local restaurants

4 Time away

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of time spent working at Deliveroo
• One day of paid leave per year to volunteer with a registered charity

5

• Funded single cover healthcare on our core plan, with the option to add family members at own cost
• On-site gym (HQ), discounted external gym membership
• Access to wellbeing apps such as LesMills+, Strava, Headspace, Yogaia via GymPass
• Discounted dental insurance and a range of other flexible benefits, such as critical illness cover, partner life cover, travel insurance, health assessments
• Life assurance

6 Work Life

• Maternity, paternity and maternity and shared parental leave, eligible from day one of employment
• Excellent kit to enable working from home and a parent-friendly working culture
• Access to free mortgage advice
• Cycle to Work Scheme or Season Ticket Loans, depending how you wish to travel
• Excellent learning and development opportunities and access to RooLearn, our learning platform, packed with high-quality training and content
• Regular Employee Resource Group (ERG) led social events - examples include dinners, dance lessons and in-office yoga sessions