Airbnb Senior Public Policy Manager EU 

Belgium, Brussels 

896184623

The Role:

In this role you must be highly skilled in policy engagement with a wide variety of external stakeholders and able to work proactively to help stakeholders understand the contribution of short-term rentals (STRs) to Europe and sustainable tourism.

This role is located in Brussels and will involve travel across the EU but also to our global headquarters in San Francisco.

Responsibilities:

The Senior Public Policy Manager will have a particular focus on EU discussions on tourism and housing at EU-level, and the implementation of the recently-adopted EU regulation on short-term rentals. The successful candidate will:

• Build and maintain relationships with an extensive network of contacts in Brussels, with a focus on EU political groups and third party (non-institutional) stakeholders. Support the broader EU policy team with EP engagement and meetings. with a focus on the European Parliament;
• Build new stakeholder coalitions on topics that matter to Airbnb and our policy stakeholders in the EU, including travel and tourism, housing and the future of cities.
• Act as team lead on a range of policy issues including consumer and tax files. Work independently to identify emerging policy issues relevant to Airbnb, and with other internal teams and local policy colleagues to define policy positions on core EU regulatory topics. Define engagement strategies at the local and EU level as and when relevant;
• Identify creative opportunities to reinforce and amplify our Policy and Comms work at local, national and EU levels.
• Leverage external resources such as trade associations and consultants to monitor and engage on areas of relevance to the company.
• Advise the EU Policy Lead and other internal stakeholders on a range of EU policy developments, explaining complex legislative processes in an accessible and impactful manner.

Requirements:

• At least 10 years of direct experience, ideally in a European political party or in the EU institutions, or in a lobbying and government affairs role relevant to the housing or tourism domains;
• Proven ability to identify and build relationships with relevant third parties;
• Ability to navigate complex political or regulatory issues with a range of stakeholders;
• Detailed knowledge of the political landscape and legislative processes in the EU is essential. Good knowledge of how EU law and politics influence, and are influenced by, developments at the local (city) level would be an advantage;
• Existing network in Brussels, and a proven ability to build and sustain new networks of political influence across a broad range of stakeholders;
• Ability to draft high-quality advocacy materials and position papers, internal and external communications with little broader guidance;
• Excellent strategist, creative thinker and communicator, with great interpersonal, writing and presentation skills;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• Candidates must speak fluent English, along with one other EU language. You must submit your application in English.

Offices: Brussels, Belgium