Public Affairs & Government Relations Manager - France
Vinted
Brief info about Vinted
Our mission is to make second-hand the first choice, and we're looking for people who want to help us get there. Every day, we work together to help our members buy and sell pre-loved clothing and lifestyle items, giving each piece a second life – or even a third.
The Vinted Group is made up of three business units that support this mission:
Vinted Marketplace is Europe’s leading platform for second-hand fashion and a go-to destination for all kinds of pre-loved items, with a growing range of categories. Our platform connects millions of members across 20+ markets, helping great items find a new life.
Vinted Go enhances the shipping experience with a vast network of over 500,000 pick-up and drop-off points, partnering with more than 60 carriers across Europe, with added services like item verification for peace of mind on high-value pieces.
Vinted Pay is the newest part of the Vinted Group, dedicated to bringing secure, reliable payments to buyers and sellers across Europe. Seamlessly integrated into the Vinted app, it helps keep every transaction safe, efficient, and easy for our members.
Founded in 2008 in Lithuania, Vinted began as a way for friends to find new homes for clothes they no longer needed. In 2019, we became Lithuania's first unicorn! Today, our headquarters remain in Vilnius, and we've grown with offices across Europe, supported by a team of over 2,000 people. Our backers include Accel, EQT Growth, Insight Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Sprints, and TPG.
Information about the position
We’re looking for an in-house Public Affairs & Government Relations Manager for France with relevant work experience in French policy and knowledge of the e-commerce and shipping industry.
As Public Affairs & Government Relations Manager, you will work with the Director of Global Public Affairs & Government Relations and key cross-functional stakeholders to support our policy efforts in one of our largest markets. You will cover several policy areas in France and represent Vinted Group and its business units to national policy-makers and stakeholders.
As part of your role, you will also work closely internally as a business partner and point of contact with the Vinted Go Business Unit globally, becoming the subject matter expert for the Team.
We expect you to leverage your past experiences working in policy (e.g. institutions, government, in-house, and/or consultancy firms) and to work across functions to execute a strategy and measure its success.
In this position, you’ll
- Shape and execute a public policy strategy to support business priorities and Vinted’s corporate profile in France, including Vinted Marketplace and Vinted Go
- Work closely as a business partner and a subject matter expert with the Vinted Go Business Unit globally
- Represent Vinted’s interests in France by engaging with relevant political and regulatory audiences at the national and local levels
- Monitor and assess national regulatory developments and stakeholder activity on key public affairs / reputational issues relevant to Vinted
- Proactively coordinate and communicate internally to align messaging and provide internal stakeholders with a thorough understanding of developments
- Inform and collaborate with business stakeholders to identify and develop policy positions
- Draft policy positions, answer public consultations and recommend external actions
- Participate on behalf of Vinted in events, conferences and panels
- Collaborate closely with our business, legal, communications and sustainability teams
- Potentially covering other markets depending on the profile and needs.
About you
- Based in Paris. The role requires some in-person time in the office
- Fluent in French and English, both spoken and written, and German or Spanish is a plus
- Strong examples showing relevant work experience in French policy, government, in-house, and/or consultancy firms
- Solid experience in leading engagements in French policy processes
- Strong understanding of the policy debates related to e-commerce and shipping, and how these may create risks and opportunities for Vinted
- Strong knowledge of Parliamentary process and routes to influence legislation/regulation
- Ability to translate complex policy issues into suitable explanations for either technical or non-technical audiences and to communicate impactfully in person and writing
- Autonomous, rigorous, curious and motivated
- Team player with can-do attitude, willingness to learn and ability to adapt quickly and in a rapidly changing environment
- Experience in-house executing cross-functional projects is a plus
Work perks
- The opportunity to benefit from our share options programme
- 25 working days of holiday
- Newest MacBook models
- Digital mental and emotional health support and Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
- Home office support: we provide IT workstation equipment and a personal budget of up to €540 for home workplace furniture
- A daily lunch allowance
- Frequent team-building events
- A personal monthly budget for shopping on Vinted
- The opportunity to spend up to 90 days per year - 21 of which can be spent working outside of the EU - on workation
- A dog-friendly office
Working at Vinted
Individual Learning Budget
We invest in your professional growth! As part of our commitment to continuous learning, we offer an annual learning budget to support your personal and career development through courses, certifications, workshops and more.
Hybrid Work
We’ve adopted a hybrid workplace model where 2 days in office are recommended but not enforced. It’s up to you and your team to decide on the exact days you’ll spend working together in person.
Equal Opportunity
The Vinted Group is committed to building an inclusive workplace where people from all walks of life feel a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and life experiences. At Vinted, all applicants are treated fairly without regard to their race, age, religion or belief, sex, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.