Global Public Affairs Manager

At Too Good To Go we have an ambitious goal: to inspire and empower everyone to take action against food waste. More than 1/3 of all food produced in the world is wasted, and that has a huge impact on the environment: 10% of greenhouse gas emissions come from food waste and loss.

We operate the world’s largest B2C marketplace for surplus food. Through The Too Good To Go app we connect businesses that have unsold, surplus food with consumers who buy and enjoy it at a reduced price. We are a certified B Corporation with a mission to inspire and empower everyone to fight food waste together. Alongside our marketplace, we create educational tools, deliver business solutions and influence legislation to help reduce food waste.

We’re growing fast: Our community of 89 million registered users across 17 countries has already saved more than 307 million meals from going to waste - together avoiding more than 830,000 tonnes of CO2e. In 2023, Fortune included us in their list of companies who ‘Change the World’, and Apple recognised Too Good To Go as one of the best apps in the world at the prestigious annual App Store Awards, for our app’s exceptional user experience and profound impact on society.

We’re looking for an exceptional Public Affairs Manager for the DACH region, based in our Berlin office, to join the Global Public Affairs team at Too Good To Go.

Your Mission:

Public Affairs at Too Good To Go is about protecting & strengthening our right to operate, but also about ensuring that policymakers raise the bar when designing policy measures to reduce food waste, by continuously telling the story of the environmental, social and economic impact of food waste and offering support towards regulatory measures to help save food from being wasted. 

Our Global Public Affairs team is closely integrated into Too Good To Go’s ESG team and works closely with the global Legal team, with Public Affairs and Impact Managers from other countries, as well as with PR, comms, and marketing teams. As a member of the Global Public Affairs team, you will report to the Global Public Affairs Director. 

Your Role:

• Defining and implementing the advocacy strategy to influence food waste legislation and policy landscape in the DACH region
• Devising and implementing stakeholder engagement programmes, building and maintaining a solid network amongst relevant stakeholders from political parties, NGOs, associations, including through the Bündnis Lebensmittelrettung
• Advising on how to handle high profile political situations; delivering the appropriate message to each stakeholder, and defining the right level of engagement (dialogue, influence, partnership) 
• Horizon-scanning for political, reputational and regulatory risks & opportunities; monitoring key issues, working closely with cluster Legal counsel
• Leading TGTG’s contribution to relevant consultations and forums; drafting position papers
• Representing TGTG with political authorities and institutions, serving as the first point of contact for their inquiries
• Act as spokesperson on policy issues, and represent TGTG in conferences, events, panels and speaking engagements, in close cooperation with PR/Comms 

What we are looking for: 

• You have a degree in Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations, Law or other relevant degree
• You already have several years of experience in policy affairs roles, consultancy, or government 
• A proven ability to influence, manage, build and improve relationships with stakeholders from politics, business, and civil society
• Someone who enjoys deep-diving into emerging topics, political trends, upcoming regulations, and challenges
• A self-starter with a high level of initiative who functions autonomously and has a  collaborative mindset 
• Thorough, well-organized and results & outcomes oriented
• Clear understanding of the political landscape in the DACH region
• Good knowledge of relevant sustainability & environmental policy issues
• Excellent written & verbal communication and negotiation skills, with rigorous German and English.
• Record of successful campaigns and political decision-making influence in the DACH region
• Proven project management skills and experience in working cross-functionally
• Agility and ability to manage fast-moving, complex, even chaotic situations

Our Values:

• We win together
• We raise the bar
• We keep it simple
• We build a legacy
• We care

What we offer:

• A rare opportunity to work in a social impact company (and certified B Corporation!) where you get to wake up every day knowing you’re achie