Director of Government Relations and Policy

Summary

Join Tools for Humanity as their Director of Government Relations & Policy, UK & Ireland! This key role ensures alignment of public policy strategy with the company mission. You will lead policy in the UK & Ireland, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to drive growth. Reporting to the Chief Policy Officer, you will develop and implement governmental affairs policy, cultivate relationships with government officials, and engage with various industry partners. Success requires a proven track record in public affairs and policy development, along with strong communication and relationship-building skills. This is a high-impact role for a strategic and experienced leader.

Requirements

• Proven track record in Public Affairs and the development of Public Policy positions
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in policy setting environments in government, corporations, consultancies, or digital trade associations
• Possess experience in stakeholder identification, outreach, and engagement
• Strong commercial awareness, resilience, cultural understanding and diplomacy
• Great relationship building skills, with an ability to confidently interact with senior leaders across regions
• Ability to advocate externally and articulate impacts of digital policies internally; strong skills in translating complex digital concepts into tangible policy recommendations
• Pragmatic decision maker who confidently responds in times of ambiguity, urgency, and high-stakes
• Confident in fast-paced digital environments, with ability to manage and execute multiple policy initiatives, fostering collaboration across diverse teams
• Strong ability to manage very diverse stakeholders, strategies and projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Stellar judgment

Responsibilities

• Ensure integrity and uphold Tools for Humanity's corporate values and adherence to laws, regulations, and compliance principles
• Develop, lead and implement innovative and industry-leading governmental affairs policy, strategy and activities to support the objectives of Tools for Humanity in the UK and Ireland
• Cultivate relationships with government officials to advocate for the responsible use of digital identity solutions
• Oversee government and consultancy relationships, integrating seamlessly with Tools for Humanity's internal teams
• Engage with digital trade associations, tech industry partners, non-profit groups, and other allies to champion Tools for Humanity's policy positions
• Lead outreach to digital governance organizations
• Prioritize advocacy needs in coordination closely with Legal, Communications, and other internal teams
• Collaborate on developing relevant policy positions, stakeholder mapping, and advocacy action plans related to digital identity
• Support country-level advocacy strategies, driving initiatives, and ensuring operations align efficiently with various functions
• Keep senior executives informed about the political and policy landscape

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of digital identity, data privacy, and associated policies
• Track record of driving compliant projects in complex regulatory environments
• Established relationships with government officials and digital policy stakeholders
• Knowledge of public affairs, media landscapes, and digital/social media strategies across various geographies