Head of Public Policy (DACH) - m/f/d
Voi is on a mission to create safe, sustainable and reliable micromobility for everyone, and has been since 2018. Today we are the #1 e-scooter service in Europe with operations in 100+ cities across 11 countries, and over 125 million rides to date. It has been an amazing journey and with operations in 32 cities in the DACH-region and the market moving towards new regulations there is ample room for growth and exciting times ahead in Europe's largest e-scooter market. To continue our growth in the region we are now looking for a Head of Public Policy to drive policy development and support Voi in winning high priority tenders. Do you want to be a part of shaping the future of micromobility? Here is your chance to join the Voiage of a lifetime!
YOUR MISSION AT VOI
As the Head of Public Policy (DACH) you will have overall responsibility for setting the region's policy strategy, shaping critical regulatory and political processes, overseeing the market development strategy and delivering on key communication goals in close collaboration with the local Policy & Communications team and other stakeholders to support the local, regional and central teams in winning tenders. This will include:
- Collaborating closely with the region’s commercial leaders to define, communicate, implement and execute the policy strategy for the region
- Overseeing the region’s market development strategy and contributing to regional, national and global business strategies to ensure Voi is well positioned to win tenders
- Collaborating with the regional and global communications team to deliver on key communications goals that supports the policy agenda and positioning, and maintains Voi’s good reputation in the region
- Owning and developing productive long-term relationships with high-level public stakeholders, partners and research collaborators
- Being a thought leader and spokesperson for Voi’s micromobility agenda in the region, eg. in the media, on stage and at events
- Managing and supporting the local policy & communications team to reach set goals
- Supporting and collaborating closely with the General Manager and acting as a senior leader with impact on both a regional and global level
- Continuously collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to develop new initiatives and activities that drive the micromobility agenda in the region
WHAT YOU NEED TO EMBARK
We’re looking for a communicative and goal-oriented public policy professional with the ability to understand our commercial and regulatory reality, give actionable advice to both internal and external stakeholders and the ambition to operate as a thought leader for micromobility in the DACH-region. In addition to being fluent in German and English, we believe the right person has:
- Several years experience from public affairs in micromobility, mobility, transportation or other related field
- Strong network and experience from managing and influencing major political stakeholders and regulatory processes in the region's political landscape
- Proven experience from planning and executing multiple large cross-functional projects simultaneously
- Strong understanding of public relations and communication in a public policy context
- A structured and analytical approach to identifying trends and upcoming regulations and their impact
- Experience leading and managing a team
WHY VOI?
Working at Voi is more than just a job; Our People Promise includes a personal Voiage where you will grow as a professional and be a part of a team and culture that builds something meaningful for society. In addition to this you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Shape the growth of Europe’s #1 micromobility company and one of the fastest growing scaleups
- Get “skin in the game” through our employee options program and have a direct impact on our continued success and the development of the micromobility industry in the DACH region
- Work with inspiring, motivated and fun colleagues towards a common goal
- Join the micromobility-revolution and be a part of creating sustainable cities made for living, free from noise and pollution
- Business area
- Business Operations
- Role
- Public Policy
- Locations
- Berlin Office
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
- Employment type
- Full-time
Berlin Office
Our values
Push boundaries - Dare to design the future of mobility
Build with empathy - Create long-lasting, sustainable impact
Ride together - Collaborate with the ambition of changing the world
About Voi Technology
Founded in 2018, Voi is a Swedish micromobility company offering e-scooter and e-bike sharing in partnership with towns, cities and local communities. We believe e-scooters can play a central role in changing how people move in our towns and cities in the future. We want to ensure that the micromobility transformation happens the right way - through real innovative technology, open and transparent dialogue with towns, cities and governments and by adapting our products to local needs. Voi’s holistic Environmental Action Plan tackles emissions and promotes renewable energy use and circularity along its supply chain.
Voi operates in over 100 towns and cities across 11 countries. It is headquartered in Stockholm and employs 1,000 people. To date, Voi boasts more than seven million riders and has served more than 125+ million rides.
DIVERSITY MATTERS
We believe that having a wide diversity of people with different backgrounds and perspectives within Voi is essential to our success in delivering the best user experience to our equally diverse user base. With employees from over 50 nationalities working within Voi, we believe we have made good progress but know we can still do more. Regardless of your gender, background, or sexual orientation, we welcome applications from whoever you are including those actively serving as a Reservist or those who have served in the military and their spouses - what’s important for us is what skills and value you can bring to the Voi team. And of course that you’re a great Voi culture add! Therefore we actively discourage any photos, personal letters, or disclosure of any information that concerns other information than your professional experience.
Head of Public Policy (DACH) - m/f/d
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