Head of Public Policy, Baltics

Management and mitigation of political, regulatory and legislative risk

Design and execution of public affairs strategy including timeline for engagement with KPIs

Comprehensive stakeholder mapping: assist in-country business units with identifying key stakeholders among elected officials, civil servants, third party groups; ensuring that information is kept current

Message crafting and localisation

Drafting of position papers, submissions, ‘leave-behinds’, consultation papers and oral advocacy materials, as required

Oral advocacy and effective representation of Bolt in meetings with stakeholders

Co-primary ownership of relationship with regulatory authorities in operational markets

Maintenance of relationships with 3rd party groups including NGOs, civil society groups, passenger, commuter and safety organisations

Representing Bolt in relevant industry associations

Establish effective relationships with policy-making and regulatory stakeholders in target markets

Instruct and manage consultant public affairs agencies, freelancers and legal counsel as required

At least 5 years of professional experience in a public affairs/ public policy capacity. You may not describe yourself as a lobbyist but you have worked in a professional capacity influencing and changing legislation, regulation and administrative procedure

This is not a job for a career changer, nor for an enthusiastic amateur. The successful candidate is likely to come from working for an elected official or with a civil service department, regulatory agency, public affairs agency or might be an in-house in a public policy role, ideally in the tech or transport verticals

Experience of legislative and regulatory processes on a multi-jurisdictional basis

While not a communications or PR role, an understanding of how political developments impact the media cycle, and vice versa

Demonstrable successes in public affairs

The ability to work and create an advocacy agenda in accordance with a strategic governance framework

An excellent writer and communicator

The ability to relate public affairs activity to underpin the commercial operations of a business

Confident, articulate, organised, resilient

Educated to degree level, likely with some postgraduate

Formal legal training in advisory or litigation functions could be helpful but not a prerequisite. Transaction support lawyers, don’t waste your time

Good political networks in some operational markets in region are an advantage; ability to develop networks a requirement

Experience of and the confidence to represent Bolt to Cabinet-level policy-makers

Business standard written and spoken English

Additional languages a distinct advantage

Your daily duties will have a meaningful impact on millions of people all over the world.

You’ll be surrounded by the most friendly, supportive colleagues you can imagine.

We don’t care where you work from, as long as you get the job done!

As we grow, so will you! Bolt’s fast-paced, challenging environment offers you great opportunities for professional development.

You’ll always be kept informed. Our bi-weekly All Hands meetings bring our global teams together, ensuring we’re all up to speed and moving forward as one.

Switching off is important! We have fridges full of refreshments, sports compensation, table tennis, Playstation and loads more...