Disruptive technology company in the transport/infrastructure space.
I am currently recruiting for a Principal of Policy & Government Affairs Europe for a disruptive technology company in the transport/infrastructure space.
You will:
- Identify legislative, budget, and ballot opportunities in countries and localities;
- Effectively represent the organisation and its vision for the improvement of communities to elected officials and their staff; to local/state public transit, environmental, and equity advocates; to community groups; and to local academic and other thought leaders;
- Manage consultant and lobbyist engagements;
- Work effectively within formal and informal industry coalitions, and otherwise develop industry contacts, to advance areas of common interest;
- Draft official written material: op-eds, blog posts, policy proposals, formal correspondence, etc;
- Represent the company at local policy events and other forums.
You will have:
- A strategic thinker and day-to-day executor who can juggle several issues at once; you’re able to effectively consider and solve both short and long-term problems;
- Experience of having worked in government an ideally in transport, infrastructure or technology;
- Execution-oriented; a self-starter who takes action and achieves tangible results;
- A natural at public affairs; an excellent communicator with demonstrated writing, editing, and speaking skills;
- You thrive in fast-paced environments and feel comfortable with a high level of responsibility;
- You have a strong ability to articulate strategic objectives and have a deep knowledge of government and politics in Europe;
- In policy or geographic areas that are new to you, you can quickly get up to speed, identify the key issues, and quickly develop and execute a strategy;
- Have extensive experience managing relationships with a broad spectrum of stakeholders;
- Have significant legislative, political, campaign, and/or advocacy experience.