Head of Public Policy

Voi Technology; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock options

Career development opportunities

Job summary

VOI is seeking a Head of Public Policy to steer policy strategy across France, Italy and Spain from Paris. You will drive regulatory engagement and build strong city partnerships to position VOI as the preferred micromobility partner for tenders.

Reporting to the regional General Manager, you will align positions with central teams and lead a policy unit focused on tender readiness, external representation and cross-functional collaboration to support growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Political Science, Public Policy or related field.
• Native French speaker with professional fluency in English.
• Proven experience in public affairs within mobility, transport, tech or policy-driven sectors.
• Strong understanding of the French political and regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated ability to influence regulatory and political processes.
• Experience using data to support policy development and advocacy.
• Strong drafting skills for regulatory positions and policy arguments.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Set, lead and implement Voi's FR/IT/ES policy strategy in partnership with regional teams.
• Lead regulatory positioning, draft arguments and materials for engagement.
• Gather data with Analytics and Product to strengthen advocacy positions.
• Identify, monitor and prepare for tenders across the region.
• Engage proactively with city and regional authorities to shape mobility tenders.
• Build senior political and administrative relationships for early regulatory insight.
• Represent Voi in forums, consultations and working groups with professional advocacy.
• Collaborate with Product, Operations, Legal, PR and Tenders to align positions.
• Lead, manage and develop the policy team with clear goals.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Policy influence

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law or Public Policy

Fluency in French and English

Job description

YOUR MISSION AT VOI

As Head of Public Policy, you will set and lead Voi's policy strategy across France, Italy and Spain, driving regulatory and political engagement to support business growth. You will build strong stakeholder relationships, shape mobility policy, and position Voi as the partner of choice for cities tendering micromobility services.

Reporting to the General Manager for the region, you will work in close partnership with local teams and central functions to align regulatory positions and tender readiness.

• Policy strategy: Set, communicate and implement the FRITES policy strategy in partnership with the General Manager and local teams

• Policy development: Lead regulatory positioning, draft arguments, interpret legislation and produce materials for engagement across the region

• Evidence building: Work with Analytics and Product teams to gather data and strengthen advocacy positions

• Tender preparation: Identify, monitor and prepare for tenders across the region, ensuring strong policy positioning and stakeholder groundwork

• Stakeholder engagement: Engage proactively with city and regional authorities to shape mobility tenders and secure participation opportunities

• Relationship ownership: Build and develop senior political, technical and administrative relationships to ensure early insight into regulatory developments

• External representation: Represent Voi in forums, consultations, conferences and working groups with consistent and professional advocacy

• Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with Product, Operations, Legal, PR and Tenders to align positions and prepare for regulatory changes

• Team leadership: Lead, manage and develop the policy team with clear goals and strategic alignment

WHAT YOU NEED TO EMBARK

You bring a strong foundation in policy, communications and stakeholder management, combined with deep knowledge of the French political landscape and proven ability to influence regulatory processes:

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Business, Economics, Communications, or similar field

• Native French speaker with professional fluency in English

• Proven experience in public affairs and relations within mobility, transport, tech or policy-driven sectors

• Strong understanding of the French political and regulatory environment

• Demonstrated ability to influence regulatory and political processes

• Experience using data and evidence to support policy development and advocacy

• Strong drafting skills for regulatory positions and policy arguments

• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing teams

Don't meet every requirement? If you are excited about this role and our mission, and have relevant, transferable skills, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't check every box.

WHY VOI?

Working at Voi is more than just a job; our People Promise includes a personal voyage where you will grow as a professional and be a part of a team and culture that builds something meaningful for society. In addition to this, you will have the opportunity to:

• Join Europe's #1 micromobility operator and one of the fastest-growing scaleups.

• Get “skin in the game” through our employee stock options programme and play a key role in Voi's continued success across Europe.

• Collaborate with inspiring, motivated and fun colleagues towards a common goal.

• Join the micromobility revolution and be a part of creating sustainable cities made for living, free from noise and pollution.