Public Affairs & Public Relations Manager at Glovo

Established in the vibrant city of Barcelona in 2015, Glovo emerges as a pioneering quick-commerce enterprise hailing from Spain. This innovative startup offers an on-demand courier service, revolutionizing the way customers obtain their desired goods through a convenient smartphone app. By seamlessly purchasing, collecting, and delivering items, Glovo has diversified its offerings to cater to a wide range of needs, with its food delivery service capturing exceptional popularity. Spearheaded by visionary entrepreneurs Oscar Pierre and Sacha Michaud, this company has carved its path as a trailblazer in the industry…

Who Are We Looking For?

Our growth implies an increasing political role and social responsibility, and this is why we are looking for someone to represent Glovo in the political, social, and institutional ecosystems in the Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries where we operate.

In this role you will be working closely with our Regional General Manager, Africa & country Leadership teams, and global teams to design and implement our public affairs and public relations strategy in SSA.

Duties

Manage and lead our policy effort in SSA, developing strategies to keep the market open and to reinforce our non-market strategies.
Provide similar support to Comms and Social Impact work Glovo does in the region.
Regularly monitor regulations and policies relevant for Glovo and our partners.
Track public debates and media coverage impacting Glovo or our ecosystem.
Support other areas of Glovo at local, regional and HQ levels including Operations, Legal Marketing or Communications.
Design regulatory and legislative proposals in support of our business strategies.
Directly engage policymakers, their staff and other stakeholders to explain and defend Glovo’s business model and vision.
Draft and execute a third party engagement strategy aimed at developing Glovo’s champions in the communities we serve.
Create and execute PR strategies and media engagement across the region
Coordinate Glovo’s regional PR efforts and establish a regular cadence of media coverage in local media
Coordinate the regional PR agency
Prepare press releases, articles, Q&As, talk tracks,, statements and media comments on behalf of company spokespeople
Manage and coordinate speaking engagements and press events, including research and draft of briefing materials
Provide PR advice to other departments and local General Managers
Proactively work to protect Glovo’s reputation in issues management.
Maintain and develop relationships with key media
Be proactive in newsjacking when the opportunity arises.
Actively collaborate with your colleagues and learn from each other in a supportive environment that allows you to grow, develop and make a difference

Qualification

At least five years of experience working in government affairs or public relations is a must.
A good understanding of the region’s politics and socio-economic developments, especially labor markets, digitalization and competition, as well as the local media landscapes.
An analytical mind that understands the interplay between political, regulatory, social and economic dynamics and has an understanding for how journalists and local media work and how to position topics in media.
Be able to understand the potential for positive change and be an advocate of this vision.
Ability to convey our message persuasively and clearly to a very diverse audience.
Being able y to interact with different teams (internally and externally) around shared goals. It’s why we’re looking for well-organized people who enjoy working with others to get stuff done.
A self-starter: Glovo is a company of entrepreneurs and we want to work with people who enjoy building things from the bottom up. Things move quickly so you’ll need to be highly adaptable as well as calm under pressure.
An empathetic, inclusive and curious attitude

What To Expect

Energy at Work: Fueled by innovation and passion, we are dedicated to our tasks.
Sustainability Champions: We prioritize a sustainable future in all our actions.
Positivity in Action: We approach every situation positively and treat all with fairness and integrity, irrespective of gender, orientation, religion, or abilities.
Embrace Growth: Learning from errors and feedback is our way of continuous improvement.
Unified Workforce: Regardless of rank, we dive into tasks wholeheartedly to accomplish them.

Perks & Benefits

External learning budget
Top-notch private health insurance
Monthly Glovo credit to spend on our restaurant products and zero delivery fee on all Glovo orders!
Online therapy and wellbeing benefit
Discounted gym memberships
Flexible time off (take the time you need) and hybrid working model (own your time)
Enhanced parental leave including nursery support!
Enticing equity plan (if applicable)

Additional information

Glovo recognizes that an individual’s value and impact extend beyond their technical skills. If your qualifications align with our requirements, we encourage you to consider applying. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, as we firmly believe that a combination of varied experiences, abilities, enthusiasm, and a proactive mindset is crucial for achieving excellence.

Method of Application

To initiate your application, simply select the APPLY NOW option and promptly fill out the prescribed application form. Ensure that you meet the necessary criteria before proceeding.