Manager, Public Policy, North (DNK)

Are you an experienced Public Policy professional, with a genuine interest in technological innovations and platform economy? Do you want to be a part of building and scaling the international expansion in a truly global tech organization? If this sounds like you, then we’d love to chat!

Role Background

Wolt has become a leading local commerce platform in the Nordic countries, positively impacting the lives of local merchants, customers and courier partners every day. To live up to Wolt’s ambition of being a proactive, constructive, and approachable stakeholder at all levels, we are looking for an exceptional policy professional to contribute to Wolt’s policy engagement strategy in the Nordic countries. This role will focus on creating a favorable policy environment for our operations mainly in Denmark, but participate in and drive policy actions also in Norway and Sweden. The role will report to the Director of Nordic Public Policy

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and implement Wolt’s policy engagement strategy to build strong relationships with societal stakeholders, including policymakers on national and local level, authorities, labor market organizations, industry representatives, and relevant civil organizations to ensure Wolt’s interests are represented in relevant legislative, regulatory and societal processes.

• Represent Wolt in interactions with the mentioned stakeholders.

• Your main geographic focus area will be Denmark, but you’ll also drive and participate in policy work in Norway and Sweden.

• Work together closely with our communications and operative teams to give the policy input on various topics.

• Prepare briefing materials and advise Wolt’s leadership on policy matters in your countries, ensuring the business is well-prepared for discussions with stakeholders.

• Participate in the work of global policy team of one of the leading European tech companies.

• You’ll report to the Director of Public policy, Nordics.

• At least 7 years of proven experience in public policy, government affairs, or a related field.

• Master's degree in social sciences / law / economics or similar

• Solid experience in leading engagements in policy processes 

• Ability to represent the company at the highest levels of decision-making

• Brilliant mind with the ability to think strategically and develop creative and constructive policy proposals

• Analytical mindset to effectively weigh risks and payoffs in several scenarios

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and a doer mentality.

• Fluent in Danish and English and preferably in one other Scandinavian language

• Willingness to travel frequently

If you are excited about working in a high-growth environment, taking ownership, and being part of an extremely ambitious team, then click below to apply and get the conversation going!

What you’ll get by joining us

• Opportunity to be part of building something exceptional, in an international environment
• Lots of learning and growth in a globally scaling tech company
• Along with a competitive salary and benefits, you will also be eligible for our stock option plan

If you have any further questions about the position, you can turn to: Katariina Salomäki, Talent Acquisition Partner - [email protected]