Senior PR Manager

About Us: At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We’re the thrill of the first night in a new place. We are hiring EU Public Affairs Manager, based in Brussels, to help drive its global Public Affairs function. You will have a key role in shaping, managing and implementing our public policy strategy in the EU. com before policy makers and other relevant policy and regulatory stakeholders at the EU level, and help us analyze complex legal, regulatory and policy developments.
The successful candidate will cooperate closely with the other members of the EU Affairs team in Brussels, as well as the rest of the Public Affairs team located at our global headquarters in Amsterdam and at strategic hubs around the world, as well as with other departments within the company, local offices, and external partners such as consultancies and trade associations.
This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to make a real impact as part of a small, global team.

Help shape, manage and execute a public policy strategy to support business priorities and Booking.Ensure continuous monitoring and evaluation of relevant discussions, regulatory decisions and stakeholder activity on key public affairs / reputational issues
Organise events and campaigns to support Booking.Help facilitate high-level meetings with key stakeholders to promote and advocate the company’s public policy priorities
Bachelor degree in policy, legal, European Studies, international affairs, or other relevant field
A proven track record of 5-8 years of relevant experience in the EU, ideally in one of the EU institutions or inhouse or consultancy experience in the area of public affairs
Excellent oral communications skills and ability to distill complex information into clear messages that will resonate with political and regulatory audiences, as well as into succinct updates for the business teams
High quality written skills and practical experience in drafting materials for use by regulators, senior executives or politicians
Experience developing creative and effective public affairs campaigns that underpin the company’s business objectives
Outstanding organizational abilities, in particular, the capacity to manage multiple work streams at one time and the proactivity to drive work programmes forward and co-ordinate the involvement of all relevant stakeholders
Experience with managing sensitive reputational issues and/or crises
Fluent English with additional European languages a strong benefit
Self-starter that is also an excellent team player
Why join the Legal & Public Affairs Team now?
com’s Legal & Public Affairs (LPA) team provides you with opportunities to shape the future. The LPA team plays a key role in enabling Booking.com to become a one-stop solution for all travel-related needs, from accommodation to rental cars, flights and attractions, and beyond. As a member of the LPA team you will partner with the business to navigate complex regulations, build new products, and negotiate key deals—while driving ethical, sustainable growth.
We are an award winning team of around 200 professionals from 36+ nationalities, with lawyers qualified in multiple jurisdictions and non-lawyers specializing in public policy, economics, compliance, and risk. We have been recognised and shortlisted individually and as a team by the Legal 500 GC Powerlist, Assoc. of Corp Counsel, Global Competition Review, The Lawyer GC of the Year (shortlisted), Compliance Week and the Financial Times. We encourage active participation in the industry, with board membership and representation at industry bodies at multiple levels, starting with our Chief Legal & Public Affairs Officer, who is currently ACC President for Europe. We also engage with stakeholders on policy issues impacting travel and tech innovation, including through our new public affairs blog, "A World Worth Experiencing ."
As a team, we believe in:
Being integral to decision-making, shaping Booking.Supporting Booking's mission to make travel accessible, fostering openness and curiosity.
Offering opportunities for team members to explore new areas or specialize.
Providing holistic, integrated legal and public affairs advice.
This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations.
We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Application process:
Detailed instructions on post-application requirements including any required application materials, deadlines, portfolios, coding challenges, or other assessments as defined by BU or department.
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