Public Affairs & Government Relations Specialist – EU

Vinted group.; Belgique; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Share options

25 days holiday

Lunch reimbursement

Team events

Shopping budget

Parental leave

EAP

Learning budget

Résumé du poste

Vinted Group in Brussels seeks an in-house Public Affairs & Government Relations Specialist focused on the EU. You will work with the EU Senior Manager and cross-functional teams to shape policy positions and engage with policymakers across Brussels.

Your role includes monitoring policy developments, drafting positions, and representing Vinted in external discussions. The ideal candidate has EU policy experience, strong writing skills, and fluent English, plus willingness to collaborate in a

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in EU policy, government, or consultancy.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• Autonomous, rigorous, curious and motivated.
• Strong writing skills to translate policy topics for diverse audiences.

Responsabilités

• Support EU public policy work in Brussels, reporting to the Senior Manager of EU Affairs.
• Monitor and track relevant Brussels policy files and regulatory developments.
• Help implement engagement plans across priority files and areas.
• Collaborate with business, legal, communications and sustainability teams to gather input.
• Draft policy positions, consultation responses, and briefing materials.
• Represent Vinted in meetings with public decision-makers and stakeholders.
• Support participation in trade associations.

Connaissances

EU policy

Policy drafting

Cross-functional collab

Description du poste

Public Affairs & Government Relations Specialist – EU

Vinted Group

Brief info about Vinted

Our mission is to make second-hand the first choice, and we're looking for people who want to help us get there. Every day, we work together to help our members buy and sell pre-loved clothing and lifestyle items, giving each piece a second life - or even a third.

The Vinted Group is made up of three business units that support this mission:

Vinted Marketplace

is Europe’s leading platform for second-hand fashion and a go-to destination for all kinds of pre-loved items, with a growing range of categories. Our platform connects millions of members across 20+ markets, helping great items find a new life.

Vinted Go

enhances the shipping experience with a vast network of over 500,000 pick-up and drop-off points, partnering with more than 60 carriers across Europe, with added services like item verification for peace of mind on high-value pieces.

Vinted Pay

is the newest part of the Vinted Group, dedicated to bringing secure, reliable payments to buyers and sellers across Europe. Seamlessly integrated into the Vinted app, it helps keep every transaction safe, efficient, and easy for our members.

Founded in 2008 in Lithuania, Vinted began as a way for friends to find new homes for clothes they no longer needed. In 2019, we became Lithuania's first unicorn! Today, our headquarters remain in Vilnius, and we've grown with offices across Europe, supported by a team of over 2,000 people.

Information about the position

We’re looking for an in-house Public Affairs & Government Relations Specialist based in Brussels with relevant work experience in EU policy and knowledge of the tech and e-commerce sector. As Public Affairs & Government Relations Specialist, you will work directly with the EU Senior Manager of Public Affairs & Government Relations in Brussels and key cross-functional stakeholders to support our policy efforts. You will cover several policy areas and represent Vinted Group and its business units to EU policy‑makers and stakeholders in Brussels. As part of your role, you will also work closely internally as a business partner across teams, building strong working relationships with key stakeholders. We expect you to leverage your past experience working in EU policy (e.g. institutions, government, in‑house, and/or consultancy firms) and to work across functions to execute a strategy and measure its success.

For this role, we are considering candidates based in Brussels.

In this position, you’ll

• Support Vinted's EU public policy work in Brussels, reporting to the Senior Manager of EU Affairs
• Monitor and track public policy files and regulatory developments in Brussels relevant to Vinted
• Help implement Vinted's engagement plan across priority files and areas.
• Work closely with business, legal, communications and sustainability teams to gather input and develop policy positions
• Draft policy positions, consultation responses and briefing materials
• Support representation of Vinted in meetings with public decision‑makers and stakeholders
• Help manage Vinted's participation in trade associations

About you

• Demonstrated experience in EU policy, government, in‑house, and/or consultancy firms
• Good understanding of the EU legislative process, functioning of the European Institutions and policy debates in tech, and e‑commerce
• Relevant experience in payments and/or logistics is considered a plus
• Fluent in English, spoken and written; another European language is a plus
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to turn complex policy topics into clear material for different audiences
• Autonomous, rigorous, curious and motivated.
• Comfortable working independently day‑to‑day, with good judgement on when to expand
• Team player with a can‑do attitude, eager to learn and adapt in a fast‑moving environment
• Opportunity to join our share options programme
• 25 working days of holiday
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• A daily reimbursement toward your lunch expenses
• Monthly team‑building events
• A personal budget for shopping on Vinted
• Global parental leave program

The benefits listed here are for your reference and may be updated by Vinted based on our current policies and practices.

Working at Vinted

Individual Learning Budget

We invest in your professional growth! As part of our commitment to continuous learning, we offer an annual learning budget to support your personal and career development through courses, certifications, workshops and more.

The Vinted Group is committed to building an inclusive workplace where people from all walks of life feel a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and life experiences. At Vinted, all applicants are treated fairly without regard to their race, age, religion or belief, sex, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

The annual gross salary range for this position is: