Responsibilities

　　TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.

　　Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.

　　Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.

　　To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.

　　At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.

　　Join us.

　　The Public Policy & Government Affairs team's work spans across government affairs and government relations; a broad range of policy areas; risk and crisis management; outreach and coalition building; industry partnerships; and philanthropy. The mission of the team is to prevent, manage, and mitigate political, legislative, and regulatory threats to TikTok and to promote a political, legislative, and regulatory environment that supports growth and innovation for our business.

　　We are looking for a passionate, ambitious professional to join our team to help us build trust and familiarity between TikTok and existing and emerging political stakeholders in the UK.

　　In this role, you will:

　　- Build and maintain relationships with policymakers and other stakeholders in the UK, with a particular focus on developing relationships with opposition parties, in order to represent TikTok's mission, values and principles;

　　- Identify, monitor, and analyse relevant policy trends, legislative proposals, and issues of importance to the company;

　　- Articulate our policy positions in briefing papers, consultation responses, and internal policy meetings;

　　- Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders such as legal, communications, and the policy team on public policy matters to help guide the development of products, services, and policies;

　　- Execute strategies for engaging with policymakers around issues important to TikTok and our community of creators;

　　- Establish meaningful relationships with aligned political groups, such as Think Tanks, Affiliated Bodies, industry associations, partners, and NGOs.

　　Qualifications

　　- 6+ years of experience of public policy and / or government relations and advocacy work;

　　- Very strong understanding of the UK political system, environment and institutions, in particular of opposition parties;

　　- Very strong network with policymakers and opinion leaders;

　　- A keen understanding of public policy issues facing TikTok, including online safety, misinformation and data protection.

　　- Previous experience in Parliament, a Party Headquarters or other political roles is desirable.

　　- The ability to work in a dynamic environment and ability to deliver measurable impact;

　　- Superb written and oral communication skills

　　TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.