Public Policy Manager (all genders) in Brussels

PLP Group; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Home office bonus

Learning & development budget

Rides program

Mental health support

Remote working option

Résumé du poste

Dott is seeking a Public Policy Manager to drive relationships with Belgian municipalities and institutions, shaping policy and tender contributions. The role is hybrid, based in Brussels or elsewhere in Belgium, with frequent travel across the country.

You will coordinate policy messaging, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory monitoring to support Dott's growth in Belgium. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in public affairs or mobility policy, strong project management skills, and fluency in

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in public affairs/policy, project management, institutional relations, policy-related consulting, mobility consulting, or similar.
• A track record of taking full ownership of projects from start to finish, with problem-solving attitude and strong attention to detail.
• Experience in external relationships, negotiation and representation, ideally with a network within city administrations and mobility stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines and stakeholders without losing precision.
• Fluent in French and preferably Dutch + English (written and oral).
• A degree in Law, Business, Political Science, International Relations (Master's in public affairs or business development is a plus).
• Ability to stay calm under pressure, with sound problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• A proactive, hands-on attitude — comfortable both setting strategy and driving documents to completion.
• Event management skills and a genuine passion for green mobility.
• Ability to work well in a cross-functional, multi-cultural environment.

Responsabilités

• Build and maintain trust-based relationships with municipalities and other external stakeholders, showing reliability and proactivity in every interaction
• Collaborate with local Administrations to strategically shape market regulations in line with best-in-class standards
• Identify and prioritise expansion opportunities in Belgium, and build Dott’s positioning and knowledge base for each
• Contribute developing the local communities of users, increasing their engagement though dedicated comms & commercial activities and offers
• Support the users and the city satisfaction, working with local operations teams on concrete improvement plans
• Contribute to building a lasting network of partnerships around Dott, in support of the wider team's goals
• Represent Dott at public policy related local events
• Define key messaging relevant to the Belgian market and local policy environment and organise policy-relevant activities
• Research and monitor the political and regulatory landscape in Belgium, turning it into clear, actionable reporting for internal stakeholders
• Own Dott’s contribution to the tender application process end-to-end: defining Dott's strategic positioning, drafting accurate and timely local content, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks ahead of submission deadlines
• Available to travel - mostly daily trips within Belgium (2/3 times a month)

Connaissances

Public affairs

Project management

Stakeholder relations

Negotiation

Organizational skills

French

Dutch

English

Formation

Master's in public affairs or related field

Degree in Law, Business, Political Science or International Relations

Description du poste

About the role We believe in a future where cities are pollution-free and designed for people, not cars. By offering shared electric scooters and e-bikes as clean, convenient alternatives for short-distance travel, we're working to make that future real, city by city. Founded in 2018, Dott joined forces with TIER in 2024 to become the European champion of micromobility. Today we operate in more than 400 cities across 18+ countries in Europe and the Middle East, including more than 20 cities in Italy, with ambitious plans ahead. We're looking for a Public Policy Manager to support our growth in Belgium and strengthen our relationships with key stakeholders such as municipalities, institutions, and partners. This is a hybrid role: it combines high-level institutional relationship-building with hands-on, detail-oriented execution — from shaping public policy conversations to producing accurate, on-time contributions to tenders and reports. The ideal candidate is as comfortable building trust with a mayor's office as they are proofreading a document the night before a deadline. The Public Policy Manager will report to the Public Policy Director and can be based in Brussels (preferred) or any Belgium city, with availability to travel frequently across the country.

• Build and maintain trust-based relationships with municipalities and other external stakeholders, showing reliability and proactivity in every interaction
• Collaborate with local Administrations to strategically shape market regulations in line with best-in-class standards
• Identify and prioritise expansion opportunities in Belgium, and build Dott’s positioning and knowledge base for each
• Contribute developing the local communities of users, increasing their engagement though dedicated comms & commercial activities and offers
• Support the users and the city satisfaction, working with local operations teams on concrete improvement plans
• Contribute to building a lasting network of partnerships around Dott, in support of the wider team's goals
• Represent Dott at public policy related local events
• Define key messaging relevant to the Belgian market and local policy environment and organise policy-relevant activities
• Research and monitor the political and regulatory landscape in Belgium, turning it into clear, actionable reporting for internal stakeholders
• Own Dott’s contribution to the tender application process end-to-end: defining Dott's strategic positioning, drafting accurate and timely local content, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks ahead of submission deadlines
• Available to travel - mostly daily trips within Belgium (2/3 times a month)

• 5-10 years experience in public affairs/policy, project management, institutional relations, policy-related consulting, mobility consulting, or similar
• A track record of taking full ownership of projects from start to finish, with problem-solving attitude and strong attention to detail
• Experience in external relationships, negotiation and representation, ideally backed by an established network within city administrations, political parties, non-profit associations, or mobility-related public and private stakeholders
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines and stakeholders without losing precision
• Fluent in French and preferably Dutch + English (written and oral)
• A degree in Law, Business, Political Science, International Relations (a Master's in public affairs or business development is a plus)
• Ability to stay calm under pressure, with sound problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• A proactive, hands-on attitude — comfortable both setting strategy and personally getting a document or a stakeholder list over the line
• Event management skills and a genuine passion for green mobility
• Ability to work well in a cross-functional, multi-cultural environment, across multiple teams simultaneously

THIS MAY INSPIRE YOU

• Our one-time home office bonus upon your start to create your ideal home office setup
• Our annual learning & development budget
• Our rides program with availability to opt in and opt out to ride our e-scooters & e-bikes
• Our partnership for mental health at work, with free 1-on-1 video counselling, self-guided development, and more
• Our sabbatical program
• Our flexible hours and 1-month remote working option
• Our diversity and inclusivity initiatives and programs
• Our public holiday swap, with which you can switch two public holidays to another day
• * benefits may vary depending on country and position

We actively encourage a diverse and inclusive environment that fosters each employee’s individuality at Dott.

We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for your application, regardless to your nationality, ethnic or national origin, skin color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

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