Public Policy Manager in UK/Ireland (all genders)

THIS IS US

Dott is the European champion of shared micromobility. Created through the merger of operators TIER and Dott in March 2024, the company decided to move forward under the single app and brand Dott. With the mission of moving us closer, Dott facilitates easy urban travel, reduces pollution in cities, and decreases reliance on cars. Today, Dott deploys 200,000 shared vehicles in 400 cities and 20 countries across Europe and the Middle East. The 12 million users have generated over 500 million rides so far. The team is led by CEO Maxim Romain and Executive Chairman Henri Moissinac. For more information, visit www.ridedott.com.

THE ROLE AND YOUR IMPACT AT DOTT

Location: London, Nottingham, Newcastle, or Remote in any city in the UK with the ability to travel.

Availability to travel: Day trips within the UK (3 -4 times a month)

We're looking for a Public Policy Manager to support our growth in the UK and strengthen our relationships with key stakeholders, including Central Government, Cities and community partners. This role combines high-level institutional relationship-building with hands-on, detail-oriented execution — from shaping public policy conversations, producing accurate, on-time contributions to tenders and reports, and developing policy-led strategies for growing the service. The ideal candidate is as comfortable building trust with a mayor's office as they are proofreading a document the night before a deadline.

The Public Policy Manager will report to the Head of Public Policy UK/Ireland and can be based in any UK city, with preference for London, Nottingham, or Newcastle, with travel frequently across the country.

What you’ll do:

• Build and maintain trust-based relationships with government officials, including DfT, MPs, cities and other external stakeholders, positioning Dott as a reliable and trusted operator. 

• Manage relationships and contracts in Dott’s existing markets, working cross-functionally with operations to help make key decisions on service delivery. 

• Own Dott’s contribution to the tender application process end-to-end: defining Dott's strategic positioning, drafting accurate and timely local content, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks ahead of submission deadlines

• Identify and prioritise expansion opportunities in the UK, and build Dott’s positioning and knowledge of local communities and their priorities

• Support the users and the city's satisfaction, working with local operations teams on concrete improvement plans

• Contribute to building a lasting network of partnerships around Dott, in support of the wider team's goals

• Strategically shape market regulations in line with best-in-class standards

• Represent Dott at public policy-related local events 

• Research and monitor the political and regulatory landscape in the UK, turning it into clear, actionable reporting for internal stakeholders

  YOU’LL FIT GREAT WITH THESE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of experience in public policy/affairs. Experience in the transport and mobility sector is a plus. 

• A track record of taking full ownership of projects from start to finish, with a problem-solving attitude and strong attention to detail;

• Experience in external relationships, negotiation and representation, ideally backed by an established network within city administrations, political parties, non-profit associations, or mobility-related public and private stakeholders

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines and stakeholders without losing precision

• Strong writing skills in English (correspondence, proposals, etc.);

• A degree in Political Science, Economics, Law or similar

• Ability to stay calm under pressure, with sound problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

• A proactive, hands-on attitude — comfortable both setting strategy and personally getting a document or a stakeholder list over the line

• Event management skills and a genuine passion for green mobility

• Ability to work well in a cross-functional, multi-cultural environment, across multiple teams simultaneously

THIS MAY INSPIRE YOU 

• 🏢 Location: London, Nottingham, Newcastle, or Remote, or any city in UK with the ability to travel.

• 💻 Our one-time home office bonus upon your start to create your ideal home office setup

• 📚 Our annual learning & development budget

•  🛴 Our rides program with availability to opt in and opt out to ride our e-scooters & e-bikes

• ☀️ Our partnership for mental health at work, with free 1-on-1 video counselling, self-guided development, and more

• 🌴 Our sabbatical program

• ⏳ Our flexible hours and 1-month remote working option

• 🏳️‍🌈 Our diversity and inclusivity initiatives and programs

• 🎉 Our public holiday swap, with which you can switch two public holidays to another day

• 🌍 Our voluntary day off for charity work

* Benefits may vary depending on country and position

We actively encourage a diverse and inclusive environment that fosters each employee’s individuality at Dott. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for your application, regardless to your nationality, ethnic or national origin, skin color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Come as you are and join our ride! 

In case you are living with disabilities, chronic illness, or neurodiversity, please inform us, so we can ensure a smooth application process.

If we could spark your interest and you want to change mobility for good with us, apply now and let us know why you’re the one for the job! We encourage everyone to apply and grow with us. Even if you may not tick all the boxes of the requirements, we are happy to hear about the value you can add to the team. We are all learners!

We are looking forward to your application!

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