Government Relations Manager , Campaigns , Public Policy DACH

Amazon.com, Inc.; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Government Relations Manager to advocate for customer-centric policies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. This role involves conducting research, engaging stakeholders, and developing clear messaging. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in public policy advocacy, fluent English skills, and a bachelor's degree or equivalent. This position emphasizes collaboration across teams and strong communication of complex policy issues.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in public policy advocacy.
• Ability to communicate complex issues to diverse audiences.
• Strong background in digital, consumer, economic and competition policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead advocacy efforts focused on effective, customer-centric policies.
• Conduct thorough research and analysis on policy issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with policymakers.
• Develop compelling policy briefs and reports.
• Work collaboratively with other organisations and interest groups.

Skills

Public policy experience

Fluent English

Strong analytical skills

Effective communication abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Government Relations Manager , Campaigns , Public Policy DACH

As a Government Relations Manager you will play a critical role in developing campaigns that will advocate for effective, customer‑centric policies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. You will have a strong knowledge of and background in digital, consumer, economic and competition policy and other related topics. You will use your policy expertise to monitor policy and legislative developments, identifying and prioritising issues relevant to the business. You will ensure business leaders are well‑informed on relevant policy developments, understand the business impact, risks and opportunities. You will work closely with internal business, policy, communications and legal teams as well as policymakers, industry stakeholders, academics and advocacy groups to drive forward the policy conversation on how to better serve and innovate on behalf of customers. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in public policy advocacy and campaigning, a solid understanding of the policy landscape, the flexibility to build and execute multiple policy‑focused campaigns across different matters simultaneously, and the ability to effectively communicate complex issues to diverse audiences. The position will be based in Berlin.

Key job responsibilities

• Policy Advocacy: Lead advocacy efforts focused on effective, customer‑centric policies, including legislative and regulatory initiatives.
• Research and Analysis: Work with internal and external partners to develop and conduct thorough research and analysis on policy issues, including market trends, economic impacts and legal frameworks.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with policymakers, industry leaders, think tanks and other advocacy groups to enable us to continue innovating on behalf of our customers.
• Messaging and Communications: Develop compelling policy briefs and reports that ensure messaging is clear and aligned with organisational goals.
• Work collaboratively with other organisations and interest groups.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in public policy
• Speak, write and read fluently in English
• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail and effective communication abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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Posted: March 27, 2025 (Updated 2 months ago)

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