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Head of Government Relations & Policy Campaigns

Italy, Rome Employment contract 132000.00 - 165000.00 EUR / Year · Job Posted May 04, 2026
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Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way. The Community You Will Join: Airbnb’s public policy team exists to further the interests of our community of hosts and guests with politicians, regulators, opinion leaders and others who shape the political and legal context for our business, helping them to understand the significant social and economic contributions of our platform. Across the EMEA region, we are engaged in well over a hundred local conversations and negotiations with governments big and small. We engage governments at local, regional and national levels directly and also use innovative advocacy and partnership strategies that actively involve our community and our stakeholders in making the case for fair, progressive home sharing rules and travel affordability. The Difference You Will Make: The Head of Government Relations and Policy Campaigns, Italy is responsible for developing and executing fully integrated Policy strategic engagement plans in the region and leading the local team, under the direction of the Director of Public Policy and Campaigns, EMEA. The successful candidate will use all available strategies, informed by data and insights, that aims to protect and further the legitimacy of Airbnb and our community.

Job Responsibility

  • Developing and executing fully integrated Policy strategic engagement plans in the region
  • Leading the local team, under the direction of the Director of Public Policy and Campaigns, EMEA
  • Line managing an energetic, and passionate group of experts, in Policy and Strategic Engagement
  • Creating and maintaining an inclusive culture and ways of working for your team
  • Determining an appropriate strategy for each priority geography in the region
  • Working with local Airbnb Leadership to align Government engagement, policy partnerships and campaign plans with critical business priorities and outcomes
  • Representing Airbnb at the most senior political levels in your geography, and with the media

Requirements

  • At least 20 years experience working with complex political or regulatory issues in relevant business or non-governmental organisation, or in a political, governmental or regulatory context. Ideally, this experience has been built in travel, urbanism or technology.
  • Ability to navigate a complex political or regulatory environment. Advanced knowledge of the political landscape and legislative processes in Italy, Greece and the EU, Israel a plus.
  • Ability to quickly get up to speed on complex technical and regulatory issues, and understand how these can be managed using a broad range of campaigning strategies
  • Senior leadership experience, with track record of managing, supporting and developing diverse multidisciplinary teams
  • Proven ability in core management skills - effective delegation, empowerment, performance management, coaching and talent development
  • Experience of managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders. Ability to multi-task by prioritizing work and coordinating required support across various functions to achieve project goals and objectives
  • Excellent strategist, creative thinker and expert communicator (spokesperson), with great interpersonal, writing and presentation skills
  • Self-starter with a good sense of humor and the ability to thrive in a fast moving and sometimes stressful environment.
  • Candidates must speak fluent Italian and English. An additional European language would be an asset. You must submit your application in English.

Nice to have

  • experience built in travel, urbanism or technology
  • Advanced knowledge of the political landscape and legislative processes in Italy, Greece and the EU, Israel a plus
  • An additional European language

What we offer

  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits
  • Employee Travel Credits
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