Head of Global Affairs

• 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.

• Lead and oversee the planning and execution of external communication strategies, focusing on enhancing brand awareness, improving Glovo's reputation, and supporting the company's business growth. Corporate and Consumer communication.
• Ensure strategic coherence and consistency in Glovo's messaging for media relations, while building strong, long-term relationships with journalists, media outlets, and key tech industry KOLs across the region.
• Analyze metrics from PR and social media campaigns to measure effectiveness, providing leadership in data-driven tactical adjustments to achieve better outcomes.
• Crisis communications management within the region, ensuring swift and professional responses when necessary.

• Spot the right opportunities to set and implement an ambitious Impact & Sustainability plan for the region that will not only drive positive change but also reduce our negative footprint.
• Draw on global toolkits and data sources to align the I&S strategy with our core business and global I&S plan, working with local Impact Ambassadors to execute good and fast.
• Oversee and plan the significant budget allocation to your region from the Impact fund, making sure it enables impactful and scalable outputs.

• Hard-working mentality. At Glovo we face challenging situations but enjoy what we do.
• 5+ years of progressive Government Relations, Public Affairs, or/and PR experience, preferably in food service, tech, or delivery industries. We're open to candidates who've been leaders in other careers (e.g. legal & corporate affairs, industrial relations, public sector) and may be looking for a career change.
• Strong expertise in building strategies that build from business needs.
• Hands-on, proactive and creative to come up with differentiating strategies.
• An overwhelming passion for tech and the digital economy. Previous work experience in a startup or high-demand environment is a plus.
• Superior understanding of the social, economic, and political context in areas affecting the business and policy goals of Glovo.
• The attitude of a self-starter, the versatility of a chameleon, the vision of a day-dreamer, and the pragmatism of someone who knows that the world can be changed only KPI after KPI.
• Native Portuguese speaker and fluent in English.
• Nice to have: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, International Relations, Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field.

• 🌟 An enticing equity plan that lets you own a piece of the action.
• 💪 Private health insurance to keep you at your peak.
• 🍔 Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings in Restaurants and Groceries!
• 💳 Coverflex discounts on gyms, wellbeing, technology, pharmacy, courses, and even kindergarten expenses.
• 🏊 Discounted gym memberships to keep you energized.
• 🏖️ 28 days of time off, the freedom to work from home two days a week, and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year!
• 👪 Enhanced parental leave, and nursery monetary support for the first 6 months.
• 🧠 Online therapy and wellbeing benefits to ensure your mental well-being.

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