Location: Athens

We are looking for an experienced public affairs professional who is as excited about the future of urban mobility as we are, and who is keen to make a constructive impact on transport regulation, tech and sustainability policy.

Your main responsibilities will be to own and drive our regulatory and public policy engagement in Greece and Italy together with the Operations team, as well as work on central policy and thought leadership projects as a member of the central Public Affairs team.

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to grow their career in a fast-paced and fun environment.

YOUR DAILY ADVENTURES WILL INCLUDE:

Lead engagement with Government, relevant ministries and Parliament with regard to all legislative and regulatory processes for the taxi and new mobility sectors, as well as online platforms, data, employment, tax and sustainability policy.
In close collaboration with the Operations team, develop the PA strategy that supports our commercial objectives and manages risk.
Proactively spot opportunities to shape policies and legislation to the advantage of the business.
Support and advise the business on expansion and launch projects of new services.
Build constructive relationships with regulators and governments, ensure FREE NOW is recognised as the thought leader on the future of on-demand urban mobility.
Build and foster relationships with key stakeholders, such us taxi unions, understanding the dynamics, to promote Operations & commercial agenda.
Lead on research and drafting of written submissions to consultations and position papers.
Provide strategic insight to the business on government policy and trends, developments from political parties, local government, think-tanks, pressure groups and trade unions.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU:

Have a minimum of 5-10 years of regulatory and public policy experience, preferably in the transport sector.
Are experienced in developing creative and effective public policy campaigns that underpin the company’s business objectives
Have excellent oral and written communications skills and the ability to adapt the message to political and regulatory audiences
Have outstanding organizational abilities, in particular, the capacity to manage several different work streams at one time, proactively drive work programmes forward and coordinate the involvement of relevant stakeholders
Have experience with managing sensitive reputational issues and/or crises
Have a proven network of contacts and experience in stakeholders' management.

You are a good fit if you are a strong networker, a team-player plus ability to deal with ambiguity and passionate about mobility policy development. You see the big picture, but also understand issues and dynamics at the local level. You also have creativity on tap and articulate complex issues simply.

BENEFITS & PERKS IN A NUTSHELL:

Full home office or hybrid working models	Free Udemy e-learning access
Sabbatical & special leave policies	Travel benefit with WeRoad
Birthday, 24th + 31st December off	Short term EU remote work policy
Mobility Budget	Health insurance
Employee assistance program

Plus more local benefits depending on your work location!

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION:

FREE NOW is an equal opportunity employer and we consider qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age.
We want you to grow and evolve, bring your true self to work.

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