Director of Government Relations and Policy

Summary

Join Tools for Humanity as the Director of Government Relations & Policy, Europe to lead our public policy strategy across Europe, collaborating with regional leaders, stakeholders, and internal teams to drive growth and innovation.

Requirements

• Proven track record in European 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 with European institutions and at member state level
• 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 across Europe
• Cultivate relationships with policymakers and government officials to advocate for the responsible use of digital identity solutions
• Oversee government and consultancy relationships in key European markets, 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 EU, national and regional digital governance organizations
• Prioritize European advocacy needs, coordinating 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 regional political and digital 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