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Company Description

It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today — ServiceNow stands as a global market leader, bringing innovative AI-enhanced technology to over 8,100 customers, including 85% of the Fortune 500. Our intelligent cloud-based platform seamlessly connects people, systems, and processes to empower organizations to find smarter, faster, and better ways to work. But this is just the beginning of our journey. Join us as we pursue our purpose to make the world work better for everyone.

Job Description

ServiceNow is seeking a Director of Global Government Affairs and Public Policy – Europe, a newly created senior-level position responsible for leading our government affairs strategy and engagement across key European markets, with an emphasis on France, Switzerland, Netherlands, and Germany, and targeted engagement with EU institutions in Brussels. This individual will be our lead strategic voice with national and regional government stakeholders, regulators, and industry associations across Europe. This individual will be responsible for leading government affairs efforts in European markets and regulated industries (e.g., financial services, energy, healthcare) focusing on public sector and regulated market customers.

This role can be located in any of the following regions: Brussels, Berlin, Paris, Dublin.

What You Get to Do in This Role

• Lead ServiceNow's government affairs and public policy engagement with a focus on France, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Brussels, and additional European countries as needed.
• Build, strengthen, and manage relationships with ministers, senior government officials, regulators, and EU policymakers.
• Serve as a senior advisor to ServiceNow executives and country GMs, particularly in navigating regulatory risk and opportunity across public sector and regulated industries.
• Engage proactively in local and regional policymaking processes and represent ServiceNow in industry associations, coalitions, and public forums.
• Be a people manager, having direct reports and overseeing a team of consultants/lobbyists in a number of countries in EMEA and actively support internal sales teams.
• Advise global leadership on complex EU and national policy environments that directly impact market access, competitiveness, and innovation.
• Help manage ServiceNow's brand, policy, political, business, and regulatory positioning across mission-critical markets.
• Shape the public policy environment in alignment with ServiceNow's vertical GTM strategy across public sector and regulated industries.
• Develop and execute comprehensive multi-country advocacy strategies, informed by real-time political, regulatory, and economic developments.
• Provide timely, strategic policy advice on issues including but not limited to:
• AI governance and emerging technologies
• Cloud computing and data sovereignty
• Cybersecurity and digital infrastructure
• Public procurement, digital services, and smart government
• Privacy, cross-border data flows, and digital trade
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders, including legal, sales, product, and public sector teams, to align regulatory developments with go-to-market strategies.
• Act as a visible thought leader across Europe, representing ServiceNow in high-level policy discussions and public-private dialogues.
• Lead or support strategic policy campaigns, thought leadership, white papers, and executive briefings.
• Monitor and influence EU-level initiatives with downstream impact on ServiceNow's operations and customer base across Europe.
• Provide counsel on public sector tendering processes and regulatory changes affecting market entry and competitiveness in EU member states.
• Coordinate efforts with global colleagues in the US, EMEA, APAC, and Latin America to ensure consistent messaging and global alignment.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you have:

• Minimum 10-15 years of senior-level experience in government affairs, public policy, or regulatory roles within the tech sector, consulting, trade associations, or government institutions within Europe.
• Proven experience working in or with French, Swiss, Dutch, Irish, German, and EU institutions, including demonstrated ability to influence complex multi-stakeholder environments.
• Track record of engaging with C-suite executives and cabinet-level officials on public policy matters.
• Advanced degree in law, political science, international affairs, economics, or a related field preferred.
• Deep expertise in EU and country policy frameworks, emerging technology regulation, and transatlantic regulatory developments.
• Fluent in English; fluency in French and/or German highly desirable.
• Excellent strategic judgment, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and writing skills, including extensive experience drafting government submissions, talking points, policy briefs, and public statements.
• Ability to travel within Europe and occasionally to the United States.
• Existing relationships with government officials and policymakers at the highest levels.
• Extensive experience developing policy white papers and thought leadership for the public sector and/or regulated industries (e.g., financial services, energy, utilities, transportation, and healthcare).
• Strong interpersonal skills, including experience speaking at major global policy conferences and forums, and leading official engagements, events, meetings, and/or travel.
• Intellectual curiosity, eagerness to learn, and a willingness to "dream big."

Additional Information

Work Personas

We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.

Accommodations

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Export Control Regulations

For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities.

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Our client, a respected business organisation, is seeking an experienced Policy and Public Affairs Executive to join their team, reporting to the Public Affairs Manager. This role supports the delivery of the organisation's public affairs and thought-leadership strategy, overseeing a variety of high-impact policy projects from development through to implementation.

The successful candidate will play a key role in horizon scanning to anticipate future developments in enterprise and workforce policy, ensuring the organisation remains at the forefront of emerging thinking. They will also cultivate strong relationships with external stakeholders and advocate effectively on behalf of the organisation to government, industry, and wider audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the organisation's public affairs and policy strategy.
• Undertake policy research and analysis, producing clear, accessible reports and high-quality briefing materials.
• Engage with policymakers, business leaders, and stakeholders to shape and influence public policy.
• Support the delivery of research and insight projects in collaboration with business networks.
• Represent the organisation at working groups, consultations, and external forums.
• Monitor political, economic, and social developments, providing timely intelligence and recommendations to senior management.
• Support the preparation of submissions, consultation responses, and public affairs campaigns.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• At least five years' experience in a policy, research, or public affairs role, ideally within a business or membership organisation.
• Strong track record in policy development, stakeholder engagement, and research project management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complex policy issues for diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills, with the confidence to represent the organisation externally.
• Independent, proactive, and results-driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Understanding of the Irish political and policy landscape.
• Postgraduate qualification in political science, public policy, economics, or a related discipline (desirable).

Our client is a fast-growing consumer business which operations in multiple international markets.

With an ambitious growth strategy to 2030, they're set to double their revenue and further expand globally while increasing profitability and sustainability.

Our client is seeking a
Head of Policy & Public Affairs
to join the Corporate Affairs Leadership team during this exciting growth phase. This is a pivotal senior leadership role that will shape how this major business navigates the complex global regulatory landscape while building their reputation with key stakeholders.

As Head of Policy & Public Affairs, you'll be the bridge between the organization and the external world – from government officials and regulators to NGOs and media – helping tell their story and influence public policy across key markets. This role will lead and manage:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement holistic public affairs strategies to protect and enhance the company's license to operate globally
• Create policy influence strategies across the EU, UK, and US through government affairs, communications, and coalition building
• Own the Public Affairs budget and decision-making authority
• Build and lead a global Government Relations Centre of Excellence

Stakeholder Engagement

• Cultivate relationships with government agencies, policymakers, and regulatory bodies
• Lead advocacy efforts and act as company spokesperson on policy matters
• Develop strategic partnerships with NGOs and industry associations
• Manage crisis communications and reputation protection

Policy Analysis & Insights

• Monitor legislative developments and assess their impact on business operations
• Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership based on policy analysis
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Legal, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Marketing)
• Lead development of policy publications, white papers, and position statements

What We're Looking For

• 12+ years
  in Public Affairs roles, preferably in retail/FMCG or consulting
• Senior leadership experience
  with proven track record in large organizations
• Government relations expertise
  across multiple markets, particularly EU/UK
• Crisis communication
  and issues management experience

This role offers the unique opportunity to build a function from the ground up, establish teams across multiple markets, and directly influence how a major international consumer business engages with the evolving regulatory landscape.

Our client is a fast-growing consumer business which operations in multiple international markets.

With an ambitious growth strategy to 2030, they're set to double their revenue and further expand globally while increasing profitability and sustainability.

Our client is seeking a
Head of Policy & Public Affairs
to join the Corporate Affairs Leadership team during this exciting growth phase. This is a pivotal senior leadership role that will shape how this major business navigates the complex global regulatory landscape while building their reputation with key stakeholders.

As Head of Policy & Public Affairs, you'll be the bridge between the organization and the external world – from government officials and regulators to NGOs and media – helping tell their story and influence public policy across key markets. This role will lead and manage:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement holistic public affairs strategies to protect and enhance the company's license to operate globally
• Create policy influence strategies across the EU, UK, and US through government affairs, communications, and coalition building
• Own the Public Affairs budget and decision-making authority
• Build and lead a global Government Relations Centre of Excellence

Stakeholder Engagement

• Cultivate relationships with government agencies, policymakers, and regulatory bodies
• Lead advocacy efforts and act as company spokesperson on policy matters
• Develop strategic partnerships with NGOs and industry associations
• Manage crisis communications and reputation protection

Policy Analysis & Insights

• Monitor legislative developments and assess their impact on business operations
• Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership based on policy analysis
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Legal, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Marketing)
• Lead development of policy publications, white papers, and position statements

What We're Looking For

• 12+ years
  in Public Affairs roles, preferably in retail/FMCG or consulting
• Senior leadership experience
  with proven track record in large organizations
• Government relations expertise
  across multiple markets, particularly EU/UK
• Crisis communication
  and issues management experience

Key Skills & Knowledge

• Deep understanding of public policy and government processes
• Sustainability/EU Green Deal knowledge (ESG focus)
• Strategic thinking with ability to translate vision into actionable plans
• Exceptional influencing and communication skills

This role offers the unique opportunity to build a function from the ground up, establish teams across multiple markets, and directly influence how a major international retailer engages with the evolving regulatory landscape.

**In order to be considered for this placement position within the FSAI, you must upload both a CV and a Cover Letter. Incomplete applications will not be considered.**

Join the Food Safety Authority of Ireland for your Student Work Placement

Do you need to complete a work placement as part of your college course? Are you on track to achieving a 2.1 or higher in a food science or related degree? The Food Safety Authority of Ireland is seeking to fill a number of placement opportunities during 2026/2027. These are being offered to current 3rd level students wanting to gain relevant experience in the food safety area.

By joining the FSAI team as a placement student, you will gain an excellent understanding and appreciation of how food safety regulation works. You will get the opportunity to develop vital skills that will support your studies and future career while working with a team of FSAI specialists. You will be involved in project work and research, gaining valuable on-the-job practical experience and getting exposure to a range of FSAI work activities and learning opportunities.

These placement opportunities will be of interest to you if you are looking to gain relevant experience in your field of interest. Placements will be available at different times throughout the year and for varying durations.

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If you would like the opportunity of working with an organisation which values teamwork, collaboration, integrity, respect, transparency, and passion then apply by submitting your Curriculum Vitae with a comprehensive covering letter, in PDF format, outlining your suitability against the requirements of the position to The Food Safety Authority of Ireland )

Please email for any queries.

Closing Date

The completed application must be submitted no later than midnight: Tuesday, 11th November 2025

Blended work model in place with office location based in : The Exchange, George's Dock, IFSC, Dublin D01 V2P