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We are looking for an experienced public policy strategist and advocate to lead Whatnot’s public policy work across the EU and UK. You’ll create and execute Whatnot’s public policy and government engagement strategy, introduce Whatnot and live shopping to policymakers and external partners, and help shape the regulatory environment in which we operate.
Job Responsibility:
Lead Whatnot’s advocacy across the EU and UK
Build and maintain trusted relationships with key policymakers, regulators, and government officials, as well as with business associations, civil society organisations, and other third parties
Monitor and interpret policy and regulatory developments across the EU and UK
Advise senior leadership on the implications of key policy and regulatory proposals
Position Whatnot as a credible, constructive partner on topics such as e-commerce, shipping and customs, product safety, platform liability, and consumer protection
Manage and coordinate external consultants and advisors in Brussels, London and key European markets
Collaborate closely with the Head of Global Public Policy and cross-functional partners to set priorities, refine narrative, and prepare for emerging issues
Requirements:
7+ years of public policy or government affairs experience with or in European institutions and national governments
Strong policy judgment and subject-matter fluency across issues relevant to Whatnot
Experience building and sustaining trusted relationships with policymakers, regulators, industry groups, and civil society
Clear, effective written and oral communication skills
Comfort moving seamlessly from defining strategy to executing it
A collaborative approach to driving outcomes, with experience partnering closely with Legal, Product, Comms, and external consultants
What we offer:
Generous Holiday and Time off Policy
Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
Work From Home Support
Home office setup allowance
Monthly allowance for cell phone and internet
Care benefits
Monthly allowance for wellness
Annual allowance towards Childcare
Lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses
Retirement
401k offering for Traditional and Roth accounts in the US (employer match up to 4% of base salary) and Pension plans internationally
Monthly allowance to dogfood the app
Parental Leave
16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work