Senior Policy Manager/Director

Connect Europe is looking for a

Senior Policy Manager/Director

About the Context:  

Connect Europe is the voice of the leading providers of connectivity networks and services in Europe. Our members are at the forefront of innovation in the telecom and technology ecosystems, connecting over 270 million Europeans with cutting-edge mobile and fixed networks, such as fibre and 5G. They also deliver advanced services, ranging from first-class IT, AI and cybersecurity solutions, to entertainment and content. As the main investors in the industry, our members drive the digital transformation of the Continent , accounting for more than 70% of total telecom sector investment in Europe. Formerly known as ETNO, we stand for an improved policy and regulatory environment that enables citizens and businesses to benefit from digital connectivity and services.  

The ideal candidate is a service-oriented individual who proactively contributes to the delivery of Connect Europe’s policy activities in the field of tech and telecoms, with at least 10 years of relevant experience. The new recruit will become a pillar of our policy and regulatory work, including leading Working Group activities and becoming a reference point on a range of policy matters for the EU telecoms community, as well as a valued senior team member

About the Responsibilities:  

• Policy & Regulatory work: become the go-to person for a range of regulatory and policy matters related to telecoms, be able to initiate policy drafting and to execute and guide the consolidation of papers and positions as needed. Be flexible to pick up different and additional policy topics if required.

• Membership & Working Groups: Help steer the relevant Working Groups, work hand-in-hand with WG Chairs to drive WG activities and define ambitious policy agendas; over time, become the reference point of the EU telecoms community for the policy areas you lead.

• Networking: be a recognisable player in the telecoms community for all the policies of competence, develop a relevant network among fellow professionals as well as among institutional actors.

• Organizational: over time, be interested to develop organisational skills such as contributing to the growth of the association and its role in the connectivity ecosystem, as well as its ability to cover policy areas and evolve its business model.

About the Requirements:

• Necessary skills: you have established experience in policy and regulation, with preference for direct knowledge of tech and/or telecom matters – to be considered a strong, differentiating asset.

• Experience: at least 10 years.

• Languages: full English proficiency in speaking and writing is a must; very good knowledge of other EU languages an asset.

• Mindset:

  • Team-work and collaborative spirit are both key.

  • Service-oriented and comfortable working in a member-driven association, which operates on a consensus-building basis.

  • Good at multi-tasking, committed, caring, willing to learn, comfortable in a multi-cultural and fast-moving trade association environment.

About the Offer:

• Join a closely-knit high-performance team in a positive working environment, where humour goes hand in hand with hard work;

• Quickly acquire high responsibility and high autonomy;

• Acompetitive salary package;

• Be exposed to unique insights into technology and policymaking having the opportunity to impact the work of an entire European industry.

About the Application:

Interested candidates are asked to send their application, consisting of CV and cover letter to Sergey Golyshin, Director – EU Recruitments at sergey.golyshin@mavence.com, putting Senior Policy Manager/Director in the subject line.

Deadline: 4th February 2026 before 23:59

Early applications are encouraged with the position to be open until filled.