Airbnb Senior Public Policy Manager 

Italy, Lombardy, Milan 

840031223

The difference you will make:

We are looking for a Senior Public Policy Manager to advance our regulatory work across Southern Europe, with a primary focus on Italy and Milan in view of the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games Milano-Cortina 2026.

This role will report to the Campaign Lead for Southern Europe, and you will be part of the multi-skilled campaign team, helping to define, design and implement high-impact strategic policy and partnerships initiatives.

You must, in particular, be able to understand complex regulatory topics related to short term rentals and engage in policy discussions and negotiations on these.

A typical day:

• Support the Campaign Lead in developing political and partnerships strategies and priorities, advise on local needs, plan relevant activities and design policy positions across Italy and other Southern European countries - with a particular focus on the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games Milano-Cortina 2026;
• Support the Campaign Lead in developing political strategies and priorities, advise on local needs, plan relevant activities and design policy positions across these geographies;
• Identify partnership opportunities - new potential partners and partnerships programmes - work with partners to develop MOU’s, work with internal teams to deliver on partner MOU’s and maintain partner/stakeholder relationships;
• Support on Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games Milano-Cortina 2026 partnerships and local initiatives in a cross-functional way with the other functions in the region;
• Act as Airbnb’s representative in meetings with government and regulatory stakeholders, in coalitions and collaborations to advance Airbnb’s advocacy initiatives, including crafting and negotiating language for legislation, drafting comments on administrative registrations, and authoring issue briefs and position papers;
• Establish new and maintain existing relationships with the national government and local governments, with a primary focus on the City of Milan and host regions and cities of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Milano-Cortina 2026;
• Monitor regulatory matters in municipalities and regions across Italy and advise the company with respect to policy challenges;
• Engage in research, writing and other activities to provide analysis and critical thinking on developments affecting Airbnb’s priorities;
• Manage the consultants who provide on-the-ground support, ensuring that they are properly briefed and engaging energetically on behalf of Airbnb in line with the agreed strategy;
• Flag local policy issues that may have pan-regional implications, and work with colleagues elsewhere in Europe and in San Francisco to develop global solutions and approaches as required.

Your expertise:

• At least eight years of direct experience working with complex political or regulatory issues in a 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.

• • Good knowledge of the regulatory landscape and legislative processes in Italy are mandatory. Some knowledge of the regulatory landscape in other Southern European countries would be an advantage.
  • Degree in political science, law or economics is mandatory.
  • Proven ability to build and sustain networks of influence across a broad range of stakeholders;
  • Experience of managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders
  • First-rate personal, political, analytical and organizational skills;
  • Proven ability to establish networks within political stakeholder communities on local and/or national level;
  • An eye for detail - with an ability to very quickly get up to speed on complex technical and regulatory issues;
  • Excellent communicator with great interpersonal, writing and presentation skills;
  • Ability to work independently as well as a team player in a multi-task work environment while producing the highest calibre work product in a timely manner;
  • Ability to thrive in a fast moving and sometimes stressful environment;
  • Travel required within cities in Italy, other countries of the region could also be required;
  • Candidates must speak fluent Italian and English. You must submit your application in English.
  • The role is based in Milan where the Airbnb office is.