Head of Global Communications

At Wayve we're committed to creating a diverse, fair and respectful culture that is inclusive of everyone based on their unique skills and perspectives, and regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition  (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law.  

Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology.  Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems.

Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward.  Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving. 

In our fast-paced environment big problems ignite us—we embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions. We aim high and stay humble in our pursuit of excellence, constantly learning and evolving as we pave the way for a smarter, safer future.

At Wayve, your contributions matter.  We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment; we back each other to deliver impact.  

Make Wayve the experience that defines your career  

We're looking for an experienced, visionary Head of Global Communications to lead Wayve's external communications strategy as we scale internationally. This role will define and amplify Wayve's voice, building trust with stakeholders across media, investors, policymakers, partners, and employees.

You will own communications strategy end-to-end: managing global media relations, thought leadership, executive comms, and crisis management, while ensuring consistency and impact across all markets. You'll partner with Marketing, Policy, Product, and Leadership to position Wayve as the trusted global leader in Embodied AI and autonomous driving.

This role requires a blend of strategic vision, hands-on execution, and strong media instincts. You'll join at a pivotal moment, with our first global product launch ahead, and will shape how Wayve tells its story to the world.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and lead a global communications strategy aligned to business goals, product launches, and corporate milestones.
• Build and manage relationships with top-tier media across business, tech, automotive, and policy.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team, driving executive communications, thought leadership, and public positioning.
• Shape narratives around AI safety, regulation, innovation, and the real-world impact of autonomy.
• Manage crisis communications, ensuring preparedness and protecting brand reputation.
• Partner with Marketing and Policy teams to ensure message consistency across digital, events, investor relations, and government affairs.
• Lead and mentor a growing communications team; manage external agencies and PR partners globally.
• Measure impact of communications activities with clear metrics and adjust strategy based on insights.
• Manage one direct report.

Essential 

• 12+ years of experience in communications, with proven success leading global comms for high-growth technology companies.
• Strong track record in media relations, including securing coverage in top-tier global outlets.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate deep tech into compelling narratives.
• Demonstrated experience in crisis communications and reputation management.
• Proven ability to lead executive communications, including speechwriting, social media, and thought leadership.
• Strong strategic vision combined with hands-on execution.
• Experience working with global teams and managing communications across multiple regions
• Strong leadership and team-building skills; experience managing internal comms as well as external.
• Bias for action, resilience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment

Desirable 

• Experience in automotive, autonomy, AI, or other deep tech industries.
• Existing strong media relationships in business, technology, and automotive sectors.
• Track record of supporting companies through major corporate milestones (funding rounds, IPO, partnerships).
• Experience in public affairs or government communications.

This is a full-time role based in our office in Sunnyvale. At Wayve we want the best of all worlds so we operate a hybrid working policy that combines time together in our offices and workshops to fuel innovation, culture, relationships and learning, and time spent working from home.   We operate core working hours so you can determine the schedule that works best for you and your team.  

We understand that everyone has a unique set of skills and experiences and that not everyone will meet all of the requirements listed above. If you're passionate about self-driving cars and think you have what it takes to make a positive impact on the world, we encourage you to apply.

For more information visit Careers at Wayve. 

To learn more about what drives us, visit Values at Wayve 

DISCLAIMER: We will not ask about marriage or pregnancy, care responsibilities or disabilities in any of our job adverts or interviews. However, we do look to capture information about care responsibilities, and disabilities among other diversity information as part of an optional DEI Monitoring form to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring process and ensure that the process is inclusive and non-discriminatory.