Head of Public Affairs

About the role

This is a foundational role to establish and lead Airalo's public affairs efforts globally. You will be responsible for shaping our external interactions with governments, regulators, and industry groups worldwide. This position requires a strategic thinker who can proactively influence the regulatory landscape for a rapidly expanding technology company.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Develop and implement Airalo's worldwide public affairs strategy, aligning with company objectives and expansion plans.
• Establish the public affairs function, creating necessary processes, selecting external consultants, and potentially building a team.
• Proactively identify and analyze future regulatory changes to anticipate and address potential challenges.
• Lead direct engagement with government bodies, telecommunications regulators, and consumer protection agencies in key markets.
• Represent Airalo in regulatory discussions, public forums, and industry working groups.
• Cultivate strong relationships with policymakers and industry leaders to establish Airalo as a respected voice.
• Collaborate with the Legal team on regulatory enforcement matters.
• Monitor and analyze policy and regulatory developments across APAC, EMEA, LATAM, and North America.
• Define and maintain Airalo's stances on critical issues such as eSIM licensing, data privacy, consumer rights, and digital market rules.
• Build and manage relationships with industry associations, influencing their policy workstreams.
• Serve as a senior representative for Airalo at industry events and conferences.
• Work closely with Legal, Compliance, Communications, and Commercial departments to integrate policy considerations into business decisions.
• Provide regulatory assessments to support market entry initiatives.
• Ensure consistency between external communications and internal messaging.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, policy, or regulatory affairs, gained either in-house at a technology or telecommunications company or at a consultancy serving this sector.
• A proven ability to influence regulatory outcomes and manage government relations programs across multiple countries.
• A thorough understanding of the regulatory environment for telecommunications, the digital economy, or platform services.
• The capacity to operate independently as the initial hire, establishing structure and processes without immediate team support.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong political acumen, with the skill to articulate Airalo's interests effectively to government stakeholders.
• Comfort working remotely across different time zones in a fast-paced, business-focused setting.

Nice to have

• Experience managing external affairs agencies and consultants in various regions.
• Previous experience building a public affairs department from its inception.

Skills & tools

• Public Affairs Strategy
• Government Relations
• Regulatory Analysis
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Policy Development
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Remote Work Tools

Practical notes

• Employment will be on a local contract basis in the United Kingdom.
• Airalo is a fully remote company operating across 60+ countries.
• English is the primary language of communication.
• Further details on benefits can be found at https://airalo-public.notion.site/Benefits-25396a97ffca81fb9bc1f0be479f1be3?pvs=74.
• Information regarding remote culture and employment setup in the UK is available at https://airalo-public.notion.site/life-at-airalo-united-kingdom.
• By applying, you agree that Airalo may conduct background checks with your prior consent and only after a successful application, in compliance with applicable laws. All data will be handled according to the Privacy Policy at www.airalo.com/more-info/privacy-policy?srsltid=AfmBOooBT0rXAj1FaNelZ3VfN0wvhwzvAoxdtHnOKSVETpiSjiXVuycy.
• Airalo is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for individuals with disabilities during the application process.