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Head of Public Policy

United Kingdom, London · Job Posted March 22, 2026
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As Head of Public Policy (UK & Ireland) you will report to the General Manager - UK&I and set Voi’s policy strategy across the region, driving regulatory and political engagement to support business growth. In this role, you will drive key regulatory and political processes, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and work closely with local and central teams to ensure Voi remains the obvious choice for cities tendering for micromobility services.

Job Responsibility

  • Developing and implementing the UK policy strategy in collaboration with the UK GM, the local team and other central stakeholders
  • Leading policy development work by outlining regulatory positions, interpreting new rules and producing clear material to support engagement in the UK and Ireland
  • Working with Analytics and Product teams to strengthen Voi’s evidence base and advocacy positions
  • Identifying, monitoring and preparing for tenders across the region, ensuring the right policy positioning
  • Engage proactively with city and regional authorities to shape upcoming mobility tenders and secure opportunities for participation
  • Collaborating with Product, Operations, Legal, and Tender team to align regulatory positions and support readiness for upcoming rules
  • Accountability for our public relations including setting strategic direction with our PR agency
  • Driving proactive PR to drive media stories to help us achieve our policy and commercial objectives
  • Owning and developing senior political, technical and administrative relationships across the UK & Ireland, ensuring early insight into regulatory developments
  • Representing Voi in consultations, conferences and working groups ensuring consistent and professional presentation of Voi’s positions
  • Maintaining oversight of compliance matters in the region, and preparing internal processes for regulatory change
  • Lead, manage and develop the local policy team, setting clear goals, supporting development and aligning work with Voi’s strategic priorities
  • Contributing as a senior leader to global policy discussions, sharing insights from the UK & Ireland to support alignment across markets

Requirements

  • Bachelor degree in Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Business, Economics, Communications or similar
  • Professional fluency in English
  • Experience in public affairs within mobility, transport, tech or other policy-driven sectors
  • Strong understanding of the UK political environment and experience influencing regulatory and political processes
  • Ability to use data and evidence in policy development and advocacy
  • Skilled in drafting regulatory positions, consultation responses and policymaker-facing arguments
  • Experience leading complex cross-functional work with local and central stakeholders
  • Experience managing direct reports and developing teams
  • Experience from using AI in a specialised, role specific way, and adapt workflows

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