Senior Public Policy Manager
Bolt
Administration
Tallinn, Estonia · Estonia · Harju County, Estonia · Tallinn, Estonia
Posted on Aug 22, 2025
We are looking for a Senior Public Policy Manager for the Baltics, based in Tallinn, Estonia. The team partners across our business verticals – Ride-Hailing, Micromobility, Delivery, Bolt Market, Bolt Drive, and Bolt Business – to shape progressive regulatory frameworks and enable sustainable, accessible mobility solutions.
About Us
With over 200 million customers in 50+ countries, Bolt is one of the fastest-growing tech companies in Europe and Africa. And it's all thanks to our people.
We believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability.
Our ultimate goal is to make cities for people, not cars, and we need your help to achieve this mission!
About The Role
As a Senior Public Policy Manager, you will set and execute Bolt’s public policy strategy in the region. You’ll represent Bolt with governments, regulators, and industry stakeholders, while advising business and product teams on regulatory developments. This is a senior role that requires political acumen, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to turn complex policy challenges into pragmatic business solutions.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities:
Experience is great, but what we really look for is drive, intelligence, and integrity. So even if you don’t tick every box, please consider applying if you feel you’re the kind of person described above!
Why you’ll love it here:
About Us
With over 200 million customers in 50+ countries, Bolt is one of the fastest-growing tech companies in Europe and Africa. And it's all thanks to our people.
We believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability.
Our ultimate goal is to make cities for people, not cars, and we need your help to achieve this mission!
About The Role
As a Senior Public Policy Manager, you will set and execute Bolt’s public policy strategy in the region. You’ll represent Bolt with governments, regulators, and industry stakeholders, while advising business and product teams on regulatory developments. This is a senior role that requires political acumen, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to turn complex policy challenges into pragmatic business solutions.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Lead and deliver Bolt’s public policy strategy across the Baltics, ensuring alignment with business and public interests.
- Build and manage relationships with the Estonian Government, and foster strong networks with regulators and policymakers across the region.
- Act as a key link between Bolt headquarters and global policy colleagues, ensuring effective knowledge-sharing and alignment.
- Drive thought leadership initiatives on shared mobility and sustainable transport in the Baltics.
- Design and lead policy campaigns addressing both immediate challenges and long-term regulatory issues.
- Support Bolt’s regional expansion by tailoring policy initiatives to local frameworks and regulatory requirements.
- You have at least 10 years of experience in legal, compliance, public policy, or regulatory roles, ideally in highly regulated industries.
- You are accomplished in designing and delivering public policy, regulatory, and communications campaigns.
- You have strong political awareness and valuable networks, or the ability to establish them quickly.
- You are an excellent communicator, able to translate complex regulatory issues into clear and practical guidance.
- You have fluency in English at a business-professional level; knowledge of Baltic languages is a plus.
- You are confident, resilient, and credible in high-level policy discussions, with experience in public speaking and engagement.
Experience is great, but what we really look for is drive, intelligence, and integrity. So even if you don’t tick every box, please consider applying if you feel you’re the kind of person described above!
Why you’ll love it here:
- Accelerate your professional growth with unique career opportunities.
- Enjoy a rewarding salary and stock options, knowing that as Bolt succeeds, so do you.
- Take care of your physical and mental health with our wellness perks.
- Celebrate 5 years at Bolt with a 1-month paid sabbatical to recharge.
- Connect with colleagues at annual company events and smaller team gatherings.
- Balance flexibility and in-person collaboration with our hybrid model, including at least 12 monthly in-office days.
- Some perks may differ depending on your location and role.
