Senior Regional Lead, Government Relations

Overview

As Senior Regional Lead, Government Relations in London, you will shape Lime’s public affairs strategy in a key global market. You build strong relationships with local government bodies, transport authorities, and community partners to support policy and regulatory objectives. You will work cross-functionally to align operations, campaigns, and stakeholder concerns with Lime’s business goals. This role offers impact at scale, contributing to London’s mobility policy landscape and Lime’s mission of affordable, carbon-free transport. You thrive in a fast-paced, policy-centric environment and drive practical outcomes across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with London boroughs, Transport for London, and London City Hall.
• Collaborate with Operations to plan local campaigns that advance business outcomes for Lime.
• Monitor and respond promptly to issues raised by political stakeholders.
• Assist in planning for policy and regulatory changes, including city-wide regulations in London.
• Engage with transport partners and third-sector organizations to ensure Lime is a responsible partner and identify collaboration opportunities.
• Contribute to process improvements and scalable ways of working as the company grows.

Key requirements

• 5+ years in public/government affairs, political campaigns, or related government-facing work
• Experience designing and implementing public affairs strategies aligned with business goals
• Excellent internal and external communication and stakeholder relations
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a global, remote-enabled environment
• Experience in an operational setting with stakeholder management
• Interest in and understanding of data to drive process improvement
• Proactive, independent work style with multiple priorities and fast delivery
• Strong understanding of UK / London politics, policy, and regulation
• Passion for mobility / sustainability / active travel / new technologies
• Willingness to travel frequently within London and lead visits

• strong communication
• stakeholder management
• proactive and autonomous work style
• policy development
• regulatory planning
• data-informed decision making

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