Head of Government & Professional Institutional Relations

Arrive; Paris; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrive seeks a strategic Head of Government and Professional Institutional Relations to lead our engagement with government bodies and professional institutions in France and beyond. You will champion Arrive's contributions to economic activity and urban mobility while coordinating with our Public Affairs team to align advocacy with business objectives.

In this role, you will shape industry positions through working groups, build trust with authorities, and drive regulatory and standardization

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in government relations, public affairs, or institutional representation within France (and exposure to European bodies).
• Proven track record in navigating public administration, local authorities, and regulatory or standardization frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Represent Arrive before French government bodies and professional federations.
• Promote Arrive’s contributions to economic activity and urban mobility.
• Present regulatory needs and regulatory/regulatory standardization interests.
• Lead or participate in working groups to shape public policy and industry positions.

Skills

Public affairs leadership

Negotiation skills

Strategic communications

Diplomacy

Job description

We’ve signed up to an ambitious journey. Join us!

As Arrive, we guide customers and communities towards brighter futures and more livable cities, it isn’t a challenge just anyone could take on. Luckily, we have something to help us make it happen. Our people and our values. We Arrive Curious, Focused and Together. Just as our entire brand is inspired by the North Star, the shining light leading travelers to their destinations since time began, our values guide us. They help us be at our best. For our customers. For the cities and communities we serve. For ourselves. As a global team, we are transforming urban mobility. Let’s grow better, together.

The Role

As the Head of Government and Professional Institutional Relations at Arrive, you will play a pivotal role in representing the Group before key government bodies and professional institutions, promoting our brand, and defending our short- and long-term interests. Sitting within our Institutional & Public Affairs domain, this leadership role guarantees our strategic relationships with government bodies and professional federations. Working hand-in-hand with our Public Affairs department, you will showcase Arrive’s vital contributions to economic activity and serve as a trusted advocate for the Group and the broader urban mobility sector.

How to make an impact

• Represent the Arrive Group before French government bodies (Ministries, State Agencies), elected officials' associations, local authorities (such as AMF, France Urbaine), civil servant or local authority associations (such as AITF), and standardization bodies (such as BNTRA).
• Highlight and promote the Group’s ongoing contributions to the national economic activity and urban mobility ecosystem.
• Present the expertise, strategic goals, and regulatory needs of the Group and the profession regarding public regulation, state support, and standardization.
• Participate actively in working groups to advocate for the short- and long-term interests of the Group and the industry against proposed bills or legislative government decisions.
• Represent the Arrive Group before French and European professional bodies (Federations, Associations), leading or facilitating working groups to shape official industry positions in line with our strategic goals.
• Partner closely with the internal Public Affairs team to ensure unified messaging and alignment on key advocacy initiatives.

About You

You are a strategic, collaborative, and diplomatic leader who thrives at the intersection of public policy, government relations, and business advocacy. You possess excellent negotiation and communications skills, with a proven ability to build lasting trust with public authorities, elected officials, and industry bodies. Driven by a growth mindset, you excel at synthesizing complex legislative and regulatory topics into clear strategic narratives that protect and advance our mission of transforming urban mobility.

Your background

• Extensive experience in government relations, public affairs, or institutional representation within France (and exposure to European bodies).
• Demonstrated success in navigating public administration, local authorities (AMF, France Urbaine), and regulatory or standardization frameworks (BNTRA).
• Proven track record of participating in or leading working groups to influence public policy, legislative proposals, or industry standards.
• Strong background in cross-functional collaboration, particularly partnering closely with Public Affairs and Legal teams.
• In-depth understanding of the mobility, technology, or public service sectors and their regulatory landscapes.

About Arrive

Arrive, including brands like EasyPark, Flowbird, RingGo, ParkMobile and Parkopedia, is a leading global mobility platform. Present in over 90 countries and 20,000 cities, the company helps people and decision-makers make smarter decisions about urban mobility and ease the experience of travel worldwide. Arrive delivers a unique combination of the core ingredients to make cities more livable: from smart payments and optimized car parks to data-driven traffic reduction and support for reinvestment in public transport and green space. It’s about more than function, it’s about saving time and simplifying the experience of travel for everyone. Travel is more than a journey, it’s how you Arrive.