Senior Manager, Public Policy EMEA
2 months ago
About Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers is a leading provider of data center solutions, committed to delivering high-quality services to its customers. We are dedicated to creating a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect, and acceptance, where diversity is celebrated and opportunities are intentionally sought to learn from one another's experiences.
Position Overview
In this newly created role, the Senior Manager – Public Policy for UK and Ireland (UK/I) will be responsible for developing, implementing, and reporting on the company's public affairs program in these markets. This Senior Manager will partner with various internal stakeholders to determine Vantage's policy priorities, build relationships with key stakeholders across Mainland Europe geographies, engage at the local, regional, and national levels of government to advocate for Vantage's position on a variety of issues, from energy to permitting to sustainability policies and regulatory environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of a strategic public policy engagement plan to drive forward business objectives at the national and local levels in England, Wales, and Ireland.
- Research, identify, and track current and emerging policy issues across geographies, engage internal stakeholders to determine the company's position, priorities, and risks in each market.
- Develop strategy to navigate and impact policy objectives; engage with public stakeholders at all levels to advance the company's public policy interests.
- Collaborate with Vantage's New Site Development, Engineering, Legal, Energy, Construction, and Operations teams on key issues and workstreams; including owning the policy workstreams in any market-specific cross-functional task forces.
- Engage on expansion and pre-development processes with the Market Development, Site Selection, and New Site Development teams, including researching policy drivers and public sentiment in new markets, identifying and building out first relationships with new authorities and public stakeholders, as well as assisting with facilitating permit and zoning applications as necessary.
- Support and drive forward the development and execution of community engagement programs in jurisdictions where Vantage operates or plans to operate in UK/I.
- Oversee third-party public affairs agencies and industry associations in UK/I.
- Build and manage relationships with public affairs counterparts in the industry and with Vantage customers.
Requirements
- At least 5-7 years of hands-on experience in public policy, government relations, civil service, policy advisory, or similar in the UK is required. Experience in Ireland and other northern European markets is a strong plus.
- Experience in energy-related and/or large-scale development industries or projects is strongly preferred. Data center experience is preferred but not mandatory.
- Bachelor's degree in political science, economics, international relations, public policy, international law, public law, humanities, behavioral sciences, or similar is required. Post-graduate degree in a related field is preferred.
- A strong understanding of the national and local level policy environment and mechanisms in England, Wales, and Ireland is strongly desired, with hands-on experience navigating and shaping policy within this context.
- Experience working on policies related to energy, artificial intelligence, planning, sustainability, and/or infrastructure development is preferred.
- Experience lobbying and engaging political and national level stakeholders in UK/I to shape the national regulatory environment.
- A strong network with relevant UK and Irish ministries and public stakeholder ecosystems is preferred.
- Experience managing third-party public affairs agencies is a plus.
- Business-fluency English is mandatory.
- A creative and strategic thinker with the ability to understand complex issues and identify clear and effective action plans to resolve them.
- Empathetic and strong stakeholder engagement skills are required.
- Strong written and verbal communication to internal and external audiences, including senior government officials and company executives.
- A team player that is comfortable working in a matrixed organization and driving forward business value creation.
- Significant travel is required, including visits to other Vantage offices and development sites, capital cities, and conferences.
What We Offer
Vantage Data Centers is a dynamic and inclusive workplace that values its employees. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations. Our team operates 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.
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