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Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states. As Waymo’s first European expansion, London represents a significant milestone in global scaling. We’re looking for a strategic ambassador to earn the community trust required to unlock London and the UK. Help us build the public affairs blueprint for Waymo’s international future from the ground up. The Public Affairs team is within the Marketing, Communication and Public Affairs organization at Waymo. In this hybrid role, you will report to a Senior Public Affairs Manager.
Job Responsibility:
Strategic Relationship Management: Develop and sustain high-level partnerships with influential charities (e.g., road safety, accessibility) and non-elected community leaders to build long-term trust and secure Waymo's license to operate across London and the UK
Campaign Strategy & Community Organizing: Collaborate with agency partners to develop and implement Waymo's UK strategy for public affairs campaigns and grassroots organizing, collaborating with cross-functional working groups to align local community interests with Waymo's launch and scaling milestones
Creative Advocacy & Digital Storytelling: Direct the planning and execution of multi-channel digital media campaigns that leverage third-party advocates and authentic narratives to showcase the societal benefits of Waymo's technology
External Representation & Brand Diplomacy: Serve as a public face of Waymo in the UK, advocating for company values at sponsored events, partner meetings, and volunteer initiatives, while providing expert support for local media inquiries
High-Impact Programming & Sponsorships: Identify and secure strategic sponsorship and event opportunities that maximize Waymo's visibility and influence
oversee full-lifecycle execution, from initial selection to on-site logistics and staffing
Financial & Operational Oversight: Manage a budget across multiple workstreams, ensuring disciplined resource allocation and measurable ROI for all UK public affairs initiatives
Requirements:
Strategic Campaign Leadership: 8+ years of experience in public affairs, community organizing, or external affairs, with a proven track record of leading high-stakes campaigns from inception to measurable impact
Digital & Content Strategy: Demonstrated expertise in designing and executing complex digital advocacy campaigns, including setting data-driven KPIs and managing multi-channel execution
Deep Regional Expertise: An established professional network and a sophisticated understanding of the UK's charitable sector, grassroots organizations, and non-elected community influencers, particularly within London
Stakeholder Diplomacy: Experience building and maintaining long-term, trust-based relationships with diverse advocacy groups (e.g., accessibility, road safety, or local community councils)
Budgetary Accountability: Direct experience managing and allocating budgets with fiscal discipline
Nice to have:
Industry Context: Previous experience in the transportation, autonomous vehicle, micromobility, or emerging technology sectors navigating first-to-market regulatory and public perception challenges
Agency Management: Experience managing external public affairs or creative agencies to scale campaign impact
Cross-Functional Fluency: A history of working effectively within a global, matrixed organization, collaborating across multiple cross-functional teams
Rapid Scale Experience: Self-starter with experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where strategy must remain agile and responsive to shifting business needs
What we offer:
Discretionary annual bonus program
equity incentive plan
generous Company benefits program
health and wellness (top-notch medical, dental and vision insurance, mental wellness support, gym membership, and special wellness programs)
financial wellness (competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, equity, employees provident fund, and lots of other perks and employee discounts)
flexibility and time off (flexibility to work from another location for four weeks per year