Senior Manager, Public Policy, EMEA

5 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Vantage Data Centers Full time
Job Summary

Vantage Data Centers is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager, Public Policy, EMEA to lead our public policy engagement efforts in the European Union. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategic public policy engagement plan to drive forward business objectives at the EU level.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and execution of a strategic public policy engagement plan to drive forward business objectives at the EU level.
  • Support regional public policy team members in developing and implementing policy messaging and engagement plans on programme-level policy topics around ESG, energy policy, and technology policies at member state level.
  • Research, identify, track and report on current and emerging policy issues at EU level that are relevant to the data centre sector and Vantage's business strategies.
  • Lead and/or contribute to the public policy efforts in cross-functional programme level initiatives in partnership with teams like operational compliance, sustainability, energy, design and engineering, legal, and/or corporate compliance.
  • Support the development and execution of any multi-market policy advocacy strategies in response to transposition of EU directives.
  • Oversee third-party public affairs agencies and industry associations supporting EU and programme level efforts.
  • Build and manage relationships with public affairs counterparts in the industry and with Vantage customers.
  • Support early market intelligence gathering, risk analyses, and early stakeholder engagement in select EU countries; in partnership with Site Selection, Market Development and New Site Development teams.
Requirements
  • At least 5 years' hands-on experience at EU level in public policy, government relations, civil service, policy advisory, or similar is required.
  • A strong understanding of the policy environment and mechanisms at EU level, with hands-on experience navigating and shaping policy within this context.
  • A strong network with relevant EU stakeholders and organisations (e.g. DG ENER) is preferred.
  • Experience developing and implementing lobbying strategies at EU-level.
  • Experience in energy-, technology-, and/or data-centre-related fields is strongly preferred. Experience working on policy topics around artificial intelligence, cyber security and resiliency, energy efficiency and net zero, and/or infrastructure development is welcome.
  • Graduate or post-graduate studies in public, energy, or international law is strongly preferred. A degree in political science, economics, international relations, public policy, humanities, behavioural sciences or similar is otherwise required.
  • Experience managing third party public affairs agencies a plus.
  • Advanced political acumen and the ability to connect with stakeholders from all backgrounds.
  • A creative and strategic thinker with the ability to understand complex issues and identify clear and effective action plans to resolve them.
  • An affinity for project management, strong prioritisation skills, and the ability to objectively assess business risk and opportunity stemming from the policy environment.
  • Empathetic and strong stakeholder engagement skills required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication to internal and external audiences including senior government officials and company executives.
  • Business-fluency in English is mandatory. Fluency in another European language, particularly French, German and/or Italian, is a strong plus.
  • A team player that is comfortable working in a matrixed organization and driving forward business value creation.
  • Some travel is required. Travel may include visits to other Vantage offices, capital cities, industry association meetings, and conferences.
About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers is a leading provider of data center services, committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another's experience.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance, working to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do.

Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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