Head of Policy

About the role

At Temper, we are looking for a talented individual to join us as the Head of Policy for the Netherlands, France, and the UK. 

With your comprehensive understanding of the public policy, regulatory environment, and the key stakeholders within it, you will be able to manage and drive complex projects and provide clear and confident guidance, including in situations of high ambiguity. 

As a confident leader, you will operate respectfully and collaboratively within wider regional and international structures. In this role, you will be reporting to the CEO.

What you will be doing

• Develop, lead, and implement public affairs strategies and programs to help facilitate an enabling environment for the future of work.

• Assess and communicate potential regulatory threats and business opportunities, develop mitigation or enhancement strategies, and policy positions.

• Coordinate external advocacy and outreach programs and key initiatives.

• Leverage senior-level expertise in establishing new and maintaining existing relationships with an extensive network of key policymakers, government stakeholders, and influencers.

• Provide senior-level insights and navigate complex issues, by finding common ground with multiple constituencies with differing, and often opposing perspectives.

• Act as Temper’s representative in meetings with government and political stakeholders, in coalitions and collaborations to advance Temper’s advocacy initiatives.

• Draft public policy positions, arguments, and materials, working with colleagues in our legal and product teams.

• Safeguard Temper’s policy standpoints in its external communications.

This role is a good fit if you have...

• Between 5 to 7 years of experience in local or national politics, government, regulation, public affairs, political campaigning, or in the field of corporate public policy or non-governmental organization.

• Expertise in policy related to the labor market, digital platforms, or the digital economy is a big plus.

• Proven ability to establish networks within political stakeholder communities on regional, national, and/or European levels.

• First-rate interpersonal, political, analytical, and organizational skills. Project Management skills are a must.

• Excellent communication skills, including interpersonal, writing, and presentation abilities.

• Self-starter attitude with the ability to thrive in a fast-moving and sometimes stressful environment.

• Proficiency in Dutch and English, encompassing both written and spoken communication.

What does success look like for you?

Success as the Head of Policy is characterized by shaping and implementing policy solutions that would benefit of our community in The Netherlands, France, and the United Kingdom, by driving and coordinating cross-functional collaboration.

What we offer

• Flexible working (for real) . Some of us want to get out of bed early, others are night owls. We focus on results not on what time you start or where you do your work.

• Company Equity Plan (SARs) . We want everyone at Temper to Own It and be part of our growth and success.

• Learning & developing budget . Once a year you’ll receive a generous personal budget to develop your skills.

• Unlimited vacation days. As long as you get a thumbs-up from your manager, you can always take vacation days to rest and recoup your energy.

• Travel expenses if you come to the office. Additionally, we have great lunch options waiting for you too.

• Home working allowance. Plus a home office budget for a comfy desk chair, laptop, and whatever else you need.

Why Temper, why now?

• We're in an exciting phase of our business journey and everyone has the chance to make an impact on our future growth.

• Our product is having a positive effect, giving people more control over how and when they work, and making sure they are paid fairly.

• This will be one hell of a ride! We're about to expand to different verticals and more countries soon.

• As we grow, we are pushing for our technology to innovate, further mature and scale. And we want to attract the best people to help drive us forward.

We are Temper

Do you like the idea of helping people adjust work to their lives rather than the other way around? Temper’s mission is to make the labour market more fair and accessible by transforming it through technology. We want to empower people by giving them greater flexibility and control over where and when they work.

Our unique culture is proudly embodied by our colleagues at Temper. We are a diverse bunch with over 17 different nationalities. We fully support remote working (10 countries and counting!) and have offices in Amsterdam and London. A few times a year, we all get together as a company at the Temper Summits and connect with our colleagues for some social and collaborative time.