Public Policy Manager (Consultant) - Spain

Public Policy Manager (Consultant) - Spain Please note: This position is on a consultancy basis. YOUR MISSION AT VOI As Public Policy Manager you will collaborate closely with the Public Policy team in Southern Europe and the local team to build and nurture city relationships, and influence critical regulatory and political processes in line with our policy strategy in Spain. In this role you will be collaborating with local, regional and central teams to drive the strategic discussion with the publicly elected stakeholders in the cities where we are currently operating, and work continuously to expand our footprint and improve our position as the obvious choice for new cities tendering for micromobility services in Spain. This will include: Developing and building relationships and partnerships with federal, local and regional stakeholders. Monitoring regulatory developments and municipal requirements to assess our position and recommend future priorities. Planning and implementing favourable regulations at the local and regional level. Supporting local partnerships and collaborating with political stakeholders and other third parties. Driving forward market-specific initiatives and priorities for features or operational changes necessary to position Voi for tenders. Representing Voi as a supporting POC in industry associations at the national level. Working with our external communications agency to develop communications tactics, relevant content and implement local communications strategies, and when needed work with local media and journalists to further explain our service and offering. Support the local operations team with understanding local regulations and solving issues in line with the company's interests. WHAT YOU NEED TO EMBARK We’re looking for an analytical, communicative and commercially minded public policy professional, with the ability to build strong relationships and drive strategic discussion with publicly elected representatives. In addition to this, we believe the right person has: A Bachelor degree in political science, communications, transport, urban planning or similar 3+ years of professional experience working in the political sector or public policy, e.g. in the city council, state parliament, a company, or in an agency as a public policy consultant Professional fluency in Spanish and English, both written and spoken Strong presentation and communication skills Strong writing skills and the ability to summarise complex political issues in simple explanations and compelling messages A structured and analytical approach to identifying trends and upcoming regulations and their impact Experience in the mobility sector is a merit WHY VOI? Working at Voi is more than just a job; Our People Promise includes a personal voyage 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: Join Europe’s #1 micromobility operator and one of the fastest growing scaleups Get “skin in the game” through our employee options program Build relationships with publicly elected officials and have a direct impact on the continued development of micromobility in the DACH region. Work together 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 Barcelona Office Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time About Voi Technology Since 2018, Voi has been on a mission to create safe, sustainable and reliable micromobility for everyone. Today we are the leading shared micromobility operator in Europe, with HQ in Stockholm (Sweden), operating 150,000+ vehicles in 110+ towns and cities across 13 countries, serving 8+ million riders with over 400+ MILLION rides to date, and we have no intention of stopping here! We believe that micromobility will play a central role in changing how people move in our towns and cities in the future and want to ensure that the micromobility transformation happens the right way - through real innovative technology, partnership and transparent dialogue with towns, cities and governments, and by adapting our products to the local needs. In addition to improving quality of life in cities around the world, we are contributing to the solution for climate change by making sustainable transportation options more widely available and promoting renewable energy use and circularity along our supply chain. Diversity Matters As a Voiager, we offer you a friendly, collaborative and fast-paced workplace where you can bring your whole self to work, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, disability or sexual orientation - and welcome applications from whoever you are, including veterans, those actively serving as a Reservist and their partners. What is most important to us is how you treat others and what skills and value you bring to our team. 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 - therefore we discourage any photos, personal letters, or disclosure of any information that concerns other information than your professional experience.