Director of Government Relations & Policy, UK & Ireland

This opportunity will be with Tools for Humanity

About the Opportunity:

The Director of Government Relations & Policy, UK & Ireland, will be an essential member of the Tools for Humanity team, ensuring our public policy strategy aligns with our mission. The ideal candidate will lead policy in the UK & Ireland, collaborating with colleagues, stakeholders and external consultants to drive growth and innovation.

• Report directly into the Chief Policy Officer. 
• Ensure integrity and uphold Tools for Humanity's corporate values and adherence to laws, regulations, and compliance principles.
• Develop, lead and implement innovative and industry-leading governmental affairs policy, strategy and activities to support the objectives of Tools for Humanity in the UK and Ireland.
• Cultivate relationships with government officials to advocate for the responsible use of digital identity solutions.
• Oversee government and consultancy relationships, integrating seamlessly with Tools for Humanity's internal teams.
• Engage with digital trade associations, tech industry partners, non-profit groups, and other allies to champion Tools for Humanity's policy positions.
• Lead outreach to digital governance organizations.
• Prioritize advocacy needs in coordination closely with Legal, Communications, and other internal teams.
• Collaborate on developing relevant policy positions, stakeholder mapping, and advocacy action plans related to digital identity.
• Support country-level advocacy strategies, driving initiatives, and ensuring operations align efficiently with various functions.
• Keep senior executives informed about the political and policy landscape.

About You:

• Proven track record in Public Affairs and the development of Public Policy positions.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in policy setting environments in government, corporations, consultancies, or digital trade associations.
• Possess experience in stakeholder identification, outreach, and engagement
• Strong commercial awareness, resilience, cultural understanding and diplomacy. 
• Great relationship building skills, with an ability to confidently interact with senior leaders across regions.
• Ability to advocate externally and articulate impacts of digital policies internally; strong skills in translating complex digital concepts into tangible policy recommendations.
• Pragmatic decision maker who confidently responds in times of ambiguity, urgency, and high-stakes.
• Confident in fast-paced digital environments, with ability to manage and execute multiple policy initiatives, fostering collaboration across diverse teams.
• Strong ability to manage very diverse stakeholders, strategies and projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Stellar judgment

Nice to have (or excited to learn):

• Deep understanding of digital identity, data privacy, and associated policies.
• Track record of driving compliant projects in complex regulatory environments.
• Established relationships with government officials and digital policy stakeholders.
• Knowledge of public affairs, media landscapes, and digital/social media strategies across various geographies.