Public Affairs Manager
VintedKandidatuotiBrief info about Vinted
Vinted Marketplace is the largest online international C2C marketplace in Europe dedicated to second-hand fashion, with millions of registered members spanning 20+ markets in Europe and North America. With a mission to make second-hand the first choice worldwide, Vinted enables people to sell and buy second-hand clothes and lifestyle items from each other, helping give those items a second or even third life.
Vinted Go launched in 2022, with a focus on developing products and solutions for more seamless shipping and delivery across Europe. Vinted Go has connected more than 40 carriers and more than 200,000 PUDO points across Europe to support the delivery of millions of parcels per year.
The Vinted Group, composed of Vinted Marketplace and Vinted Go, is headquartered in Vilnius, with workplaces in Germany, Lithuania, France, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and over 2,000 employees. It is backed by six leading venture capital firms: Accel, Burda Principal Investments, EQT Growth, Insight Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Sprints Capital.
Information about the position
We’re looking for an in-house Public Affairs Manager based in Lithuania with relevant work experience in Lithuanian policy and knowledge of the e-commerce or tech industry. As Public Affairs Manager, you will work with the Director of Global Public Affairs and key cross-functional stakeholders to support our policy efforts in several policy areas in Lithuania and represent Vinted to national policy-makers and stakeholders.
Your role will also involve a key operational responsibility for the Public Affairs team, as you will coordinate Vinted's policy issues in our key markets and advise on our global institutional position.
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 projects and strategies and measure their success.
In this position, you’ll
- Help shape, manage and execute a public policy strategy to support business priorities and Vinted’s corporate profile
- Represent Vinted’s interests in Lithuania by engaging with relevant political and regulatory audiences
- Monitor and assess national regulatory developments and stakeholder activity on key public affairs / reputational issues relevant to Vinted
- Lead our internal global policy issues mapping process
- Deep-dive into policy research and product developments to define recommendations
- Drive and implement Vinted’s engagement plan on several files and areas
- 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
- On-the-ground support in Lithuania for the Corporate Affairs Team (including Communications and Sustainability)
About you
- Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience in policy, government, in-house, and/or consultancy firms
- Solid experience in leading engagements in policy processes
- Fluent in Lithuanian and English, both spoken and written, and any other language is a plus
- Strong understanding of the Lithuanian Institutions and the policy debates related to taxation, tech, and e-commerce
- Experience in-house executing cross-functional projects
- Ability to manage multiple cross-function projects on tight deadlines
- A legal background or experience at the European Union level is a plus
- Capacity to translate complex policy issues into suitable explanations for either technical or non-technical audiences and to communicate impactfully in person and in 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
Work perks
- The opportunity to benefit from our share options programme
- 25 working days of holiday
- Newest MacBook models
- Free access to an office gym
- Mental and emotional health support through the Mindletic app
- Home office support: we provide IT workstation equipment and a personal budget of up to €540 for home workplace furniture
- Private health insurance
- On-site canteen serving delicious homemade food at friendly prices
- 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.
The salary range for this position is € 3,700 - € 5,000 gross per month.