Public Affairs

Public Affairs & Government Relations Manager – FranceJoin to apply for the Public Affairs & Government Relations Manager – France role at VintedBrief Info About VintedOur mission is to make second‑hand the first choice, and we’re looking for people who want to help us get there. Every day, we work together to help our members buy and sell pre‑loved clothing and lifestyle items, giving each piece a second life – or even a third.The Vinted Group is made up of three business units that support this mission:Vinted Marketplace is Europe’s leading platform for second‑hand fashion and a go‑to destination for all kinds of pre‑loved items, with a growing range of categories. Our platform connects millions of members across 20+ markets, helping great items find a new life.Vinted Go enhances the shipping experience with a vast network of over 500,000 pick‑up and drop‑off points, partnering with more than 60 carriers across Europe, with added services like item verification for peace of mind on high‑value pieces.Vinted Pay is the newest part of the Vinted Group, dedicated to bringing secure, reliable payments to buyers and sellers across Europe. Seamlessly integrated into the Vinted app, it helps keep every transaction safe, efficient, and easy for our members.Founded in 2008 in Lithuania, Vinted began as a way for friends to find new homes for clothes they no longer needed. In 2019, we became Lithuania’s first unicorn Today, our headquarters remain in Vilnius, and we’ve grown with offices across Europe, supported by a team of over 2,000 people. Our backers include Accel, EQT Growth, Insight Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Sprints, and TPG.Information About The PositionWe’re looking for an in‑house Public Affairs & Government Relations Manager for France with relevant work experience in French policy and knowledge of the e‑commerce and shipping industry.As Public Affairs & Government Relations Manager, you will work with the Director of Global Public Affairs & Government Relations and key cross‑functional stakeholders to support our policy efforts in one of our largest markets.You will cover several policy areas in France and represent Vinted Group and its business units to national policy‑makers and stakeholders.In this position, you’llShape and execute a public policy strategy to support business priorities and Vinted’s corporate profile in France, including Vinted Marketplace and Vinted GoWork closely as a business partner and a subject‑matter expert with the Vinted Go Business Unit globallyRepresent Vinted’s interests in France by engaging with relevant political and regulatory audiences at the national and local levelsMonitor and assess national regulatory developments and stakeholder activity on key public affairs / reputational issues relevant to VintedProactively coordinate and communicate internally to align messaging and provide internal stakeholders with a thorough understanding of developmentsInform and collaborate with business stakeholders to identify and develop policy positionsDraft policy positions, answer public consultations and recommend external actionsParticipate on behalf of Vinted in events, conferences and panelsCollaborate closely with our business, legal, communications and sustainability teamsPotentially covering other markets depending on the profile and needsAbout YouBased in Paris. The role requires some in‑person time in the officeFluent in French and English, both spoken and written, and German or Spanish is a plusStrong examples showing relevant work experience in French policy, government, in‑house, and/or consultancy firmsSolid experience in leading engagements in French policy processesStrong understanding of the policy debates related to e‑commerce and shipping, and how these may create risks and opportunities for VintedStrong knowledge of Parliamentary process and routes to influence legislation/regulationAbility to translate complex policy issues into suitable explanations for either technical or non‑technical audiences and to communicate impactfully in person and writingAutonomous, rigorous, curious and motivatedTeam player with can‑do attitude, willingness to learn and ability to adapt quickly and in a rapidly changing environmentExperience in‑house executing cross‑functional projects is a plusWork perksThe opportunity to benefit from our share options programme25 working days of holidayNewest MacBook modelsDigital mental and emotional health support and Employee Assistant Program (EAP)Home office support: we provide IT workstation equipment and a personal budget of up to €540 for home workplace furnitureA daily lunch allowanceFrequent team‑building eventsA personal monthly budget for shopping on VintedThe opportunity to spend up to 90 days per year – 21 of which can be spent working outside of the EU – on workationA dog‑friendly officeWorking at VintedIndividual Learning BudgetWe invest in your professional growth As part of our commitment to continuous learning, we offer an annual learning budget to support your personal and career development through courses, certifications, workshops and more.Hybrid WorkWe’ve adopted a hybrid workplace model where 2 days in office are recommended but not enforced. It’s up to you and your team to decide on the exact days you’ll spend working together in person.Equal OpportunityThe Vinted Group is committed to building an inclusive workplace where people from all walks of life feel a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and life experiences. At Vinted, all applicants are treated fairly without regard to their race, age, religion or belief, sex, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.Seniority levelMid‑Senior levelEmployment typeFull‑timeJob functionOtherIndustriesSoftware Development #J-18808-Ljbffr