This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, EMEA Government Affairs & Public Policy based in Spain.
This senior role offers the opportunity to establish and lead European government affairs and public policy strategy for a rapidly growing technology organization.
You will shape policy priorities across Europe and the UK as cybersecurity, software supply chain security, and AI regulations continue to evolve.
The position combines strategic policy leadership with direct engagement across governments, regulators, standards bodies, and industry organizations.
You will translate complex technical and regulatory developments into clear implications for business positioning, customers, and product direction.
As the first dedicated European policy leader, you will build the relationships, processes, and intelligence capabilities needed to establish a scalable function.
You will work closely with executives, engineers, product, marketing,



and revenue teams while maintaining a strong focus on public policy and government affairs.
The role provides significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape policy engagement across a high-growth, internationally distributed environment.
Accountabilities
- Define and own the European government affairs and public policy strategy, including priorities, policy positions, target institutions, stakeholders, and engagement narratives.
- Build and maintain relationships with governments, regulators, standards organizations, and senior officials across Europe and the UK.
- Engage with institutions and bodies involved in cybersecurity and technology regulation, including the European Commission, European Parliament, ENISA, CEN-CENELEC, and ETSI.
- Determine when to pursue direct advocacy versus engagement through industry coalitions and trade associations, and represent the organization in relevant forums.
- Monitor emerging political, regulatory, and

📌 Director, EMEA Government Affairs (España)
🏢 Jobgether
📍 España