Government Relations Manager, UK&I

What you can expect

The Government Relations Manager for the UK and Ireland will execute strategies to advance Zooms interests in these regions. This role involves building and maintaining relationships with government representatives at national regional and local levels. Responsibilities include managing public policy matters developing legislative solutions and fostering understanding of Zooms products policies and values. Collaboration with think tanks industry groups and civil society organizations will ensure awareness of market developments and influence policy discussions. The position reports to the Chief Global Affairs Officer and requires proactive engagement to achieve strategic objectives.

About the Team

The Global Public Policy and Government Relations team is Zooms API to governments around the world. We prepare Zoom for political and regulatory developments by providing analysis and developing policy strategies. We protect Zooms ability to compete by influencing public policies and representing the company before policymakers. We promote Zooms business by enhancing its freedom to operate and providing political air cover.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring Zooms leadership remains informed and comprehends the business importance of relevant policy developments in a proactive and prompt manner.

• Assisting in identifying legislative and other policy trends and developing strategies and policy language to further Zooms interests.

• Identifying tracking and advising on introduced and proposed legislation and other policy initiatives.

• Collaborating with Zooms legal compliance business and communications teams on region-specific legislative initiatives and newly introduced or enforced regulatory frameworks.

• Building an extensive network of connections with policymakers thought leaders and policy professionals to strengthen Zooms reputation as a valuable contributor to public policy development.

• Working with trade associations to maximize collaboration with industry colleagues where joint action is beneficial.

• Driving Zooms thought leadership initiatives and partnerships in Westminster and Dublin with think tanks policy organizations and NGOs focused on issues of relevance to Zoom.

• Working closely with Zooms PR team to ensure a tailored communications strategy for Westminster.

What were looking for

• Demonstrate extensive experience collaborating with government representatives private sector executives and other public policy experts.

• Demonstrate expertise in the public policy landscape within Westminster and Whitehall including organizations directly influencing Zooms operations.

• Demonstrate expertise in reviewing and evaluating legislation and technical policy documents with accuracy and thoroughness.

• Demonstrate exceptional abilities in written verbal and interpersonal communication.

• Demonstrate consistent collaboration with diverse team members in an ever-changing technologically sophisticated work setting.

• Demonstrate exceptional integrity professionalism and the capability to manage sensitive and private information effectively.

• Possess a formal education in law public policy business economics international affairs or a related discipline at the undergraduate level or higher.

• Demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience creating and implementing public policy strategies while engaging professionally within a public policy setting.

• Demonstrate exceptional communication abilities and an ability to maintain a positive and engaging demeanor.

Ways of Working
Our structured hybrid approach is centered around our offices and remote work environments. The work style of each role Hybrid Remote or In-Person is indicated in the job description/posting.

Benefits
As part of our award-winning workplace culture and commitment to delivering happiness our benefits program offers a variety of perks benefits and options to help employees maintain their physical mental emotional and financial health; support work-life balance; and contribute to their community in meaningful ways. Click Learn for more information.

About Us
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Our Commitment

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