Public Affairs Manager, France

Lime is the world's largest shared electric vehicle company. We are on a mission to build a future of transportation that is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Named a Time 100 Most Influential Company in 2021, Lime has powered more than 250 million electric bike and scooter rides in more than 200 cities across five continents, saving an estimated 60+ million car trips. Learn more at li.me! 

We are looking for a public affairs manager to help lead our engagement with cities across France as we seek to expand our shared e-bike and e-scooter service.
You will join a team of public policy leaders who share a vision for new and environmentally friendly transport options. You will need the ability to work flexibly, engaging in a range of public affairs activities and producing high quality results.
You will be comfortable working independently and owning responsibility for projects, tasks, and geographic areas and will have significant experience building relationships with elected officials (both local and national), local authorities and important third sector stakeholders. A deep understanding of politics and policy is essential - as are the skills to communicate effectively both externally and internally.
Previous experience of working within the tech or transport sectors is desirable.

What You'll Do:

• Establish strategic relationships with city representatives, local authorities and third party stakeholders, regularly meeting with them to build trust and mutual interest, mitigate potential obstacles and convey the company's priorities and strategies
• Help local authorities, transport operators, local partners and other relevant institutions understand how Lime’s mobility solutions can work for their cities
• Plan and execute campaigns on specific issue areas or in specific geographies in existing markets and work towards opening new markets
• Collaborate closely with other Lime team members on operations, product, marketing, and communications activities
• Write and own a variety of written submissions on behalf of the company, including Requests for proposals, newsletters, reports
• Monitor and identify issues, political developments and upcoming challenges

About You:

• Degree in public law, public affairs or equivalent experience
• 4+ years experience in a public institution such as a city hall,  government affairs, political campaigns, and/or business development in a government-related environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication/people skills
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines and work at a rapid startup space
• Self starter, able to work independently and as part of a team
• Existing government and advocacy contacts and relationships in France
• Government affairs know-how. Experience leading or working at a high level in local or regional government arenas, particularly city government
• Passion for sustainability, politics, urban planning, mobility, and leveraging tech for the public interest

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to revolutionise transportation in cities around the world with the leader in urban mobility solutions
• Hybrid remote working policy
• Scale with a rapidly growing organisation, with significant opportunity for growth
• Play a role in the transformation of urban mobility and sustainability
• Work with a team of successful, fun and motivated people
• Competitive compensation package that includes salary, benefits, and pre-IPO equity
• Wellness rewards and reimbursements
• Company Funded Fertility/Family Forming Benefits
• Unlimited Lime Vehicle use
• MacBooks are our standard, but we’re happy to get you whatever equipment helps you get your job done
• Regular compensation reviews - we reward great work!

Lime is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s only the start. We strive to build a workforce composed of individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities, and mindsets—not just to do great work, but to become a better company and grow as individuals.