Senior Policy Advisor

You will work within Deliveroo’s integrated global Communications & Policy team, reporting to the Group Director for Policy and Sustainability. 

You’ll lead Deliveroo’s thinking on a range of live and contentious public policy issues across its 10 markets - helping shape the direction of regulation in a way that supports our riders, merchant partners, consumers and communities. You’ll work with stakeholders across the company, as well as those at a national and local level, making sure our company positions are heard and understood, as well as bringing the views of the outside world into Deliveroo so we are proactively shaping our operating environment. 

In addition to this, you’ll support the development and delivery of Deliveroo’s first comprehensive sustainability strategy: executing against our six environmental and social priorities to ensure the company understands - and is positively managing - its environmental and social impact. 

This role will require you to work from our London HQ (Cannon Street) for a minimum of 3 days per week. 

What you’ll do:

• Advise the business on legislative and regulatory developments (the role is global, but the majority of this will be UK), proactively shaping our response and driving an outcome in the business 
• Working with public affairs colleagues to support and inform their PA campaigns across markets
• Identify new and interesting opportunities for Deliveroo to build its reputation among political and external stakeholders. 
• Lead thinking on how Deliveroo can meet it’s net zero targets (on top of existing capital investment programmes), and how it can support consumers make healthier choices when using our service. 

What we’re looking for:

• Experience and knowledge of the UK policy making process - for example in Westminster or Whitehall 
• In-depth understanding of the political landscape 
• Experience of working in policy roles - for example in the Civil Service, a think tank, or another company. 
• Experience of managing a wide range of senior internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to condense complex policy issues into easy to understand material for both written and oral communications.
• An ability to drive an outcome, especially where there is little clarity (at the beginning) on what needs to be done
• Experience of public policy connected to the future of work, ecommerce, digital taxation, sustainability of public health would be an added bonus.

Why Deliveroo?

Our mission is to transform the way you shop and eat, bringing the neighbourhood to your door by connecting consumers, restaurants, shops and riders. We are transforming the way the world eats and shops by making access to food and products more convenient and enjoyable. We give people the opportunity to buy what they want, as they want it, when and where they want it.

We are a technology-driven company at the forefront of the most rapidly expanding industry in the world. We are still a small team, making a very large impact, looking to answer some of the most interesting questions out there. We move fast, value autonomy and ownership, and we are always looking for new ideas.

Workplace & Benefits

At Deliveroo we know that people are the heart of the business and we prioritise their welfare. Benefits differ by country, but we offer many benefits in areas including healthcare, well-being, parental leave, pensions, and generous annual leave allowances, including time off to support a charitable cause of your choice. Benefits are country-specific, please ask your recruiter for more information.

Diversity

At Deliveroo, we believe a great workplace is one that represents the world we live in and how beautifully diverse it can be. That means we have no judgement when it comes to any one of the things that make you who you are - your gender, race, sexuality, religion or a secret aversion to coriander. All you need is a passion for (most) food and a desire to be part of one of the fastest-growing businesses in a rapidly growing industry.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our hiring process. We recognise that some candidates may require adjustments to apply for a position or fairly participate in the interview process. If you require any adjustments, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We will make every effort to provide the necessary adjustments to ensure you have an equitable opportunity to succeed.