Policy Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de premier plan recherche un spécialiste en politiques publiques pour un contrat de 12 mois. Le candidat sera responsable d'influencer les politiques liées à la technologie et de gérer des discussions avec divers acteurs. Une expertise en réglementation et une capacité de communication multilingue sont essentielles pour ce rôle.

Qualifications

• Capacité à écrire et parler couramment en anglais et en français.
• Expérience avec des entreprises technologiques ou des gouvernements.
• Compétences en rédaction de documents politiques et d'analyses législatives.

Responsibilities

• Surveiller et analyser les développements réglementaires au Royaume-Uni et dans l'UE.
• Développer des stratégies politiques sur la sécurité en ligne et la responsabilité des plateformes.
• Collaborer avec des équipes internes et des partenaires externes.

Skills

Policy/Regulatory Expertise

Multilingual Communication

Stakeholder Management

Tech Industry Familiarity

Job description

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Client Location: London - Hybrid 3 Days Onsite

Starting: 04/07/2025

Hours: Full-time

Duration: 12 month contract

Key Role Focus:

• Influence and shape public policy related to internet technologies.
• Advise on regulatory matters and manage risks related to online content, safety, and expression.
• Represent the client in discussions with policymakers, regulators, civil society, and industry partners.

Core Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze UK and EU policy and regulatory developments affecting the internet, digital platforms, and technology.
• Develop policy strategies and positions on topics like online safety, content moderation, free expression, and platform responsibility.
• Collaborate internally with legal, communications, product, and engineering teams.
• Externally engage with policymakers, NGOs, and academic institutions.
• Support crisis response on policy matters impacting reputation and operations.

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Policy/Regulatory Expertise: Deep understanding of the internet ecosystem, especially concerning platform governance, content regulation, digital rights, and online harm.
• Multilingual Communication: Ability to write and speak fluently in English and French, essential for work across the UK and Francophone regions.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven track record working with or within government, regulatory bodies, or civil society groups.
• Tech Industry Familiarity: Experience working in or with large tech companies or understanding of digital product environments.
• Strategic thinker with strong political and regulatory instincts.
• Skilled at navigating complex and sensitive policy environments.
• Strong writing ability—comfortable drafting policy briefs, op-eds, or legislative analysis.
• Able to simplify complex technical or legal issues for diverse audiences.