Government Relations Director, Sustainability

Shein Group; Dublin; Remote; EUR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SHEIN is seeking a Government Relations Director, Sustainability to lead EU policy and regulatory advocacy, monitor ESG developments, and partner with senior management to align policy with business goals.

Based in Dublin with a strong Brussels network, you will map stakeholders, organize meetings, draft reports, and shape engagement strategies around EPR, circularity and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Degree in International Relations, Political Science, Global Studies, Law, Economics, Communications or related field.
• At least 10 years of work experience in European government relations or public policy.
• Experience in policy research, development and analysis.
• Strong policy and regulatory network in Brussels with a demonstrated ability to interact at political level to undertake advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Track EU legislative and regulatory developments related to ESG and their implications for SHEIN’s business.
• Collaborate with Senior Director to develop recommendations for senior management on ESG policy and regulatory issues.
• Identify key ESG policy stakeholders and map relationships.
• Develop engagement strategies to build strategic relationships with stakeholders in the EU.
• Formulate and execute advocacy plans to support SHEIN’s ESG policy positioning.
• Lead advocacy on EPR and circularity regulations in EU and across Europe.
• Organize meetings and prepare briefing notes for senior management.
• Draft reports on EU policy developments relevant to SHEIN’s ESG priorities.

Skills

ESG policy

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory affairs

Policy analysis

Leadership

Education

IR/Political Science degree

Law degree

Global Studies degree

Job description

Government Relations Director, Sustainability

Location

Job Type

Regular

About SHEIN EMEA

About SHEIN

SHEIN is a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, providing an extensive range of affordable, SHEIN-branded apparel and products sourced from a global network of vendors. Since our founding in 2012, we have expanded to serve customers in nearly 160 countries and regions worldwide. Our EMEA headquarters are in Dublin, and we now operate over 15 offices across the EMEA region.

At SHEIN, our culture is driven by our core values: Customer First, Take Ownership, Deliver Results, Make Change, and Celebrate Diversity. These are not just words, they are the principles that guide our work as we strive to meet the needs of our customers around the world.

• Track, monitor and assess EU legislative and non-legislative developments related to ESG, e.g. corporate reporting, circularity, waste and consumer protection, and their implications for SHEIN’s business.
• Collaborate closely with the Senior Director to develop and provide recommendations to SHEIN’s senior management and relevant business units on ESG-related political, policy and regulatory issues.
• Identify and map key ESG policy stakeholders (including political office holders, government officials, regulators, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, industry associations and civil society groups).
• Develop, and support engagement strategies to reach out and build strategic relationships with key stakeholders in EU and relevant member states to strengthen SHEIN’s network of partners.
• Formulate and execute advocacy plans in support of company’s ESG policy positioning and profiling
• Lead the company’s advocacy strategy on EPR and circularity regulations in EU and across Europe.
• Identify opportunities to develop social impact initiatives with credible stakeholders
• Organize and manage meetings on ESG and sustainability issues, including the preparation of briefing notes/presentations for senior management’s reference.
• Lead/support in the planning, organization and management of networking platforms/trade associations.
• Draft reports for senior management on EU policy and institutional developments relevant to SHEIN’s ESG priorities.
• Organise events on specific policy areas relevant to SHEIN’s ESG priorities with relevant partners and stakeholders.

Job Requirements

• Degree in International Relations, Political Science, Global Studies, Law, Economics, Communications or related field.
• At least 10 years of work experience in European government relations or public policy.
• Experience in policy research, development and analysis.
• Strong policy and regulatory network in Brussels with a demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at political level to undertake advocacy work.
• Prior work experience within an EU institution, particularly the European Commission, agency or corporate with EU exposure required.
• Experience in the ESG field (corporate reporting, circularity, waste, consumer protection) would be a plus.
• Track record of effectively solving complex issues and delivering strong results while maintaining the highest standards.
• Keen interest to translate policy/regulatory engagements into tangible commercial outcomes.
• Strong analytical, presentation (written and oral) and project management skills.
• Strong proficiency in English; competency in German or French would be a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and have exceptional attention to detail while operating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

SHEIN is committed to an equitable and inclusive work environment for all candidates and provides equal opportunities in all employment practices without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or childbirth, age, disability, or veteran status.