Head of Global Affairs

If you’re here, it’s because you’re 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.

We’ll 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 170,000 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 company’s 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 country’s 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

Impact & Sustainability

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE

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 don't meet our musts don't 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 :

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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