Head of Government Affairs (Brussels based)

Trip.com Travel Singapore Pte; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global travel service provider in a strategic role focused on government relations. You will monitor EU policies, advocate for company interests, and leverage your expertise in public policy to shape the industry landscape. This position requires strong negotiation, communication skills, and a history of working with Brussels institutions. Make an impact in a dynamic work environment that supports professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Learning opportunities

Global career paths and rotation programs

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in government relations or public policy roles.
• Strong understanding of the EU policy environment.
• Track record of working with Brussels institutions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor emerging EU policies and evaluate their impact on business.
• Advocate for policies that support the company's growth.
• Cultivate relationships with regulators and industry bodies.

Skills

Government Relations

Public Policy

Negotiation

Communication

Cross-Cultural Competence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy or related field

Job description

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About Us

Founded in 1999 and listed on NASDAQ in 2003 and HKEX in 2021, Trip.com Group is a leading global travel service provider comprising of Trip.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Qunar.

Across its platforms, Trip.com Group integrates travel resources from industry partners and helps travellers worldwide pursue the perfect trip with exceptional travel products and services.

We have four Customer Service Centres for Trip.com established in Japan, Korea, the UK, and the Philippines, providing 24/7 customer service in 19 different languages.

We have more than 30,000 employees scattered across 30 countries in Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania, striving to expand our global markets and aiming to be the world's leading and most trusted family of online travel brands that aspire to deliver the perfect trip at the best price for every traveller.

In this Role, you'll get to:

• Monitor emerging EU policies, regulatory changes, legal frameworks and government initiatives that could impact our business, evaluating them effectively and providing actionable recommendations to senior leaders.
• Actively help to shape the company's strategic direction by developing our EU-level external engagement on these issues, helping ensure we're always one step ahead while maximizing business opportunities.
• Cultivate and nurture strong, long-term relationships with the Brussels institutions, regulators and key industry bodies to grow our reputation within the sector and position us as a thought and knowledge partner.
• Represent the company in policy discussions, advocacy efforts and events, helping to shape the future of the industry and advocating for policies that support our growth and sustainability.
• Be our go-to person when navigating critical issues in government relations, managing them swiftly and effectively to protect the company's best interests.

What you'll Need to Succeed:

• Hold a Bachelor's degree or higher, ideally in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, International Relations, Business or a similar field.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in government relations and/or public policy roles, with a strong understanding of the EU policy and legislative environment, preferably in the online travel or tech industries.
• Have a strong track record of working with the core Brussels institutions (Commission, Parliament and Council) as well as industry coalitions, regulators and other policymakers at EU level - and are comfortable navigating complex regulatory environments. Your public relations and political sensitivity skills are second to none.
• Communication and negotiation skills are top-tier-you're comfortable and confident in advocating for change and providing strategic guidance to internal senior leadership.
• Thrive in cross-cultural environments, comfortable with ambiguity and are adept at working with diverse teams in matrix structures. Proficiency in multiple languages is a huge plus.
• Have a strong sense of responsibility and ownership, a natural collaborator, and comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, ever-evolving work environment.

Please note, the successful applicant will be required to be based in Brussels.

Why Trip.com Group

We offer a stage to unleash your full potential and drive global impact. As an international team, we embrace an open and inclusive culture that supports and respect team members in and out of the workplace. Everyone is on a trip, whether it's a career trip or a life trip. At Trip.com Group, you can define your own trip by setting a goal and celebrate your success by recognizing the progress you have made.

What's more?

• Our rapid business growth in global offers abundant career opportunities at various levels and in multiple functions

• Internal transfer is encouraged, and global job rotation program enable you to pursue a global career path and make global impact

• We provide learning opportunities to further your career in areas of leadership capability, soft skill and professional expertise.

• We encourage flexible work arrangement

• Have fun with company-sponsored greetings and activities at holidays, birthdays, and colorful team events.

Click the link to learn more about What makes Trip.com Group a leading global travel service provider?

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Have a good trip, and see you soon!