Head of Global Affairs

If youre here its because youre looking for an exciting ride.

A ride that will fuel up your ambitions to take on a new challenge and stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone.

Well deliver a non-vanilla culture built on talent where we work to amplify the impact on millions of people paving the way forward together.

Not your usual app. We are the fastest-growing multi-category app connecting millions of users with businesses and couriers offering on-demand services from more than 170000 local restaurants grocers and supermarkets and high street retail stores. We operate in more than 1500 cities across 23 countries.

Together we revolutionise the way people connect with their everyday needs from delivering essentials to connecting our ecosystem of users through innovative solutions powered by technology. For us every day is filled with purpose.

What makes our ride unique

Our culture and strong values.

Our career development philosophy.

Our commitment to being a force for good.

We have a vision: Building the largest marketplace in your city to give access to anything in minutes. And this is where your ride starts.

YOUR MISSION

You will lead develop and implement a comprehensive and unified Global Affairs strategy for Portugal aligned with the global strategy. The Global Affairs team is made up of 3 departments: Government Relations PR & social media and Impact & Sustainability (I&S).

Your role will be instrumental in shaping public policy outcomes that align with our business objectives anticipating legislative and regulatory changes shaping our public reputation across the media and advocating for our interests to ensure a favorable operating environment for the company. All this while maximizing our positive impact through key inspiring sustainability and social impact initiatives. You will act as a trusted advisor across all levels within Glovo ensuring consistency and alignment of all communications with the companys purpose vision and mission.

THE JOURNEY

Government Relations

• Define manage and execute the non-market strategy of Glovo in Portugal around public affairs communication and impact and sustainability.
• Lead local consultancies and collaborate with think tanks industry associations and other key sources to plan a robust strategy.
• Act as a key liaison across various internal departments (Marketing Legal Operations etc.) to ensure cross-departmental alignment on strategies that address the countrys most pressing issues aligned with business performance.
• Work with your team to deliver in-depth analysis to the management team of the local stakeholder environment risks and opportunities identifying right relationships in the regulatory administrative media and social spheres.
• You will personally lead engagement with senior stakeholders and contribute to high-impact policy discussions.

PR & Comms

• Lead and oversee the planning and execution of external communication strategies focusing on enhancing brand awareness improving Glovos reputation and supporting the companys business growth. Corporate and Consumer communication.
• Ensure strategic coherence and consistency in Glovos messaging for media relations while building strong long-term relationships with journalists media outlets and key tech industry KOLs across the region.
• Analyze metrics from PR and social media campaigns to measure effectiveness providing leadership in data-driven tactical adjustments to achieve better outcomes.
• Crisis communications management within the region ensuring swift and professional responses when necessary.

Impact & Sustainability

• Spot the right opportunities to set and implement an ambitious Impact & Sustainability plan for the region that will not only drive positive change but also reduce our negative footprint.
• Draw on global toolkits and data sources to align the I&S strategy with our core business and global I&S plan working with local Impact Ambassadors to execute good and fast.
• Oversee and plan the significant budget allocation to your region from the Impact fund making sure it enables impactful and scalable outputs.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE

• Hard-working mentality. At Glovo we face challenging situations but enjoy what we do.
• 5 years of progressive Government Relations Public Affairs or/and PR experience preferably in food service tech or delivery industries. Were open to candidates whove been leaders in other careers (e.g. legal & corporate affairs industrial relations public sector) and may be looking for a career change.
• Strong expertise in building strategies that build from business needs.
• Hands-on proactive and creative to come up with differentiating strategies.
• An overwhelming passion for tech and the digital economy. Previous work experience in a startup or high-demand environment is a plus.
• Superior understanding of the social economic and political context in areas affecting the business and policy goals of Glovo.
• The attitude of a self-starter the versatility of a chameleon the vision of a day-dreamer and the pragmatism of someone who knows that the world can be changed only KPI after KPI.
• Native Portuguese speaker and fluent in English.
• Nice to have: Bachelors or Masters degree in Law International Relations Public Relations Communications Journalism or related field.

Individuals representing diverse profiles and abilities encompassing various genders ethnicities and backgrounds are less likely to apply for this role if they do not possess solid experience in 100% of these areas. Even if it seems you dont meet our musts dont let it stop you we are all about finding the best talent out there! Skills can be learned and embracing diversity is invaluable.

We believe driven talent deserves:

• An enticing equity plan that lets you own a piece of the action.
• Private health insurance to keep you at your peak.
• Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings in Restaurants and Groceries!
• Coverflex discounts on gyms wellbeing technology pharmacy courses and even kindergarten expenses.
• Discounted gym memberships to keep you energized.
• 28 days of time off the freedom to work from home two days a week and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year!
• Enhanced parental leave and nursery monetary support for the first 6 months.
• Online therapy and wellbeing benefits to ensure your mental well-being.

Here at Glovo we thrive on diversity we believe it enhances our teams products and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds - all genders racial/diverse backgrounds abilities ages sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard.

Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g. she/her/hers he/him/his they/them/theirs etc).

So ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life

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