Finland Public Policy & Government Relations Lead

TikTok; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a creative, organised Government Relations and Public Policy professional to join our Finland team. You will build relationships with Finnish government, Parliament, ministries and agencies to advocate our mission and long-term commitment to Finland, while monitoring policy developments.

You will lead public policy for TikTok's data centre presence, shape briefing papers and stakeholder materials, engage with industry groups and regional authorities, and advise internal teams

Qualifications

• 5+ years in public policy or government relations.
• Deep understanding of Finnish political system and legislative process.
• Strong network with policymakers and opinion leaders in Finland.
• Knowledge of digital and technology policy including data protection and cybersecurity.
• Experience with infrastructure, energy, or data centre issues.
• Ability to operate in a dynamic, fast-moving environment with measurable impact.
• Fluent in Finnish and English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with Finnish government, Parliament, ministries, agencies and other key stakeholders to represent TikTok’s mission, values and long-term commitment to Finland.
• Monitor and analyse Finnish legislative, regulatory and political developments relevant to TikTok, including digital regulation, data security, privacy, child safety, cybersecurity, energy policy and foreign investment screening.
• Develop and articulate TikTok’s public policy positions through briefing papers, consultation responses, stakeholder materials and internal strategy documents.
• Serve as the primary public policy lead for TikTok’s data centre presence in Finland, working closely with infrastructure, legal, communications and sustainability teams.
• Design and execute a government and community engagement strategy linked to TikTok’s data centre operations, including engagement with national, regional and municipal stakeholders.
• Represent TikTok in industry associations, policy forums, roundtables and public events in Finland.
• Identify opportunities to position TikTok as a responsible, innovative and long-term partner in Finland’s digital and green transition.
• Provide strategic advice to internal teams on regulatory risk, reputational considerations and policy developments impacting products and infrastructure.

Skills

Public policy

Finnish politics

Policy network Finland

Digital policy

Infrastructure policy

Adaptability

Finnish/English bilingual

Job description

TikTok is seeking a creative, organised Government Relations and Public Policy professional to join our Finland team. You will build relationships with Finnish government, Parliament, ministries and agencies to advocate our mission and long-term commitment to Finland, while monitoring policy developments.

You will lead public policy for TikTok's data centre presence, shape briefing papers and stakeholder materials, engage with industry groups and regional authorities, and advise internal teams