Communications Lead, UK & EU

6 hours, 18 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Product Management
First.cx

First.cx

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information technology & services
1-10
Founded 2022

Description

  • Lead Wayve’s communications strategy and execution across the UK and Europe to grow the company’s reputation.
  • Own communications for Wayve’s UK robotaxi activity and support future European expansion.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key UK and European media through briefings, ridealongs, and events.
  • Translate complex technical, regulatory, and commercial milestones into clear external narratives with policy, product, and commercial teams.
  • Support executive communications through profile-building, media preparation, and executive coaching.
  • Work closely with Marketing, Policy, Product, Partnerships, and Executive Leadership on external communications and stakeholder engagement.
  • Manage market activity and help build trusted relationships with media and other stakeholders.
  • Travel across Europe and other key markets as needed on a monthly to quarterly basis.

Requirements

  • Significant experience in communications at a fast-paced technology company, ideally in mobility, AI, automotive, deep tech, transport, policy, or another complex regulated sector.
  • Strong understanding of and relationships with the UK media landscape, including business, technology, policy, and national media.
  • Track record of building or strengthening a company’s brand, reputation, and market position.
  • Strong judgement in complex, sensitive, or high-stakes communications environments.
  • Experience working with policy teams on regulation, public affairs, safety, trust, or market readiness.
  • Experience working closely with senior executives or company spokespeople, including preparing them for media, events, and external engagements.
  • Experience managing external communications agencies and driving efficient, strong outcomes.
  • Ability to operate independently in-market while collaborating closely with global and cross-functional teams.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Willingness to travel across Europe and other markets as required.
  • Experience in crisis communications or incident response, particularly in safety-critical, regulated, or highly scrutinised industries (preferred).
  • Experience in autonomous vehicles, mobility, automotive, AI, robotics, transport, public policy, or emerging technology (preferred).
  • Experience working across multiple European markets and adapting communications strategies country by country (preferred).
  • Passion for helping build public understanding and trust in transformative technology (preferred).

Benefits

  • Inclusive interview experience with accommodations or adjustments available on request.
  • Commitment to a diverse, fair, and respectful culture.
  • Opportunities to work on highly visible, strategically important markets and technology programs.
  • Chance to work at the intersection of AI, public policy, and commercialization.

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