Wheely

General Manager, UK

London, England, United Kingdom Full Time

About Wheely

Wheely is a high-end ride-hailing service redefining premium transportation across major cities in Europe and the Middle East. We combine technology with the art of five-star chauffeuring to deliver a consistently exceptional experience.

As a profitable, fast-growing scale-up with $43M raised, we're expanding rapidly across EMEA and the US. We're adding exceptional talent to drive our next phase of growth.

About the Role

London is Wheely's largest market and our strategic priority: we're doubling down on it. As General Manager, you'll own a business approaching $100M in annual gross bookings/revenue, with over 1,200 chauffeurs and four teams reporting to you.

You'll work directly with our CEO/Founder and executive team: close enough to move fast, with the backing to make decisions that matter.

This is a 24/7 operation serving demanding customers. It requires intensity, commitment, and genuine passion for getting things right.

What you’ll own

  • P&L responsibility for London
  • The offline product: pricing, availability and fleet composition
  • Four local teams
    • Driver Operations
    • Quality & Training (our Chauffeur Academy)
    • Sales (Wheely for Business)
    • Marketing
  • Drive business development, identifying and capitalising on new opportunities for expansion and partnerships
  • Collaboration with central Product team on the passenger and chauffeur experience
  • Regulatory strategy: navigating London's complex licensing environment
  • External representation: press, partnerships and key stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM or Economics from a leading university
  • Minimum 7-10 years of total experience, with 5+ years in investment banking, strategy consulting, or high-growth tech
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills
  • Strong analytical / problem solving skills
  • Based in Central London

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus
  • Equity
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life and critical illness insurance
  • Monthly credit for Wheely journeys
  • Lunch allowance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Professional development subsidies
  • Best-in-class equipment
  • This is an office-based role located in Hammersmith. Wheely has an in-person culture but allows flexible working hours and work from home when needed. In most cases, we expect team members to be in the office at least four days a week.

 

 

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