Senior Manager, European Policy Communications

About Nscale

Nscale is the GPU cloud engineered for AI. We provide cost‑effective, high‑performance infrastructure for AI start‑ups and large enterprise customers. Nscale enables AI‑focused companies to achieve superior results by reducing the complexity of AI development. Our GPU cloud bolsters technical capabilities and directly supports strategic business outcomes, including cost management, rapid innovation, and environmental responsibility.

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Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategically minded Senior Manager, European Policy Communications to lead and shape our communications approach across key European policy landscapes. This role sits at the intersection of public policy, communications, and stakeholder engagement, and is critical in positioning the organisation as a credible, trusted voice with policymakers, regulators, and industry bodies across Europe.

The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of the European policy environment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to translate complex regulatory and technical topics into clear, compelling narratives for a range of audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a European policy communications strategy aligned with business and regulatory priorities
• Translate complex policy and regulatory developments into clear, accessible messaging for internal and external audiences including on data sovereignty, cloud regulation, AI policy, and AI infrastructure.
• Partner closely with Government Affairs, Legal, Business teams, and senior leadership to ensure consistent positioning on key issues
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, think tanks, trade associations, and industry bodies across Europe
• Lead the creation of high‑quality content including briefings, position papers, op‑eds, speeches, and consultation responses
• Support executive communications and engagement, including preparation for high‑profile policy forums and events
• Lead communications on sensitive regulatory and sovereignty issues, including reactive and crisis scenarios
• Monitor and analyse the European policy landscape, identifying risks, opportunities, and emerging trends
• Define and maintain consistent European narrative across PR and executive communications
• Provide strategic counsel to senior stakeholders on policy communications, and reputational matters
• Manage external agencies and partners where required

Skills & Experience

• 7–12 years’ experience in policy communications, public affairs, or corporate communications
• Strong understanding of European policymaking and regulatory environments (EU institutions and/or key national markets)
• Proven ability to develop and execute communications strategies in complex, fast‑moving environments
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify technical or regulatory topics
• Experience working with and advising senior executives and leadership teams
• Demonstrated ability to build credibility with external stakeholders across multiple European markets
• Fluency in English plus at least one additional European language is essential (e.g., French, German, Spanish, Italian, etc.)
• Experience in technology, infrastructure, or other regulated industries is strongly preferred

Personal Attributes

• Strategic, thoughtful, and highly organised
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder presence
• Proactive and solutions‑oriented
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
• High level of judgement and discretion

At Nscale, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our work environment, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio‑economic backgrounds.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know.

The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and are intended to provide a general overview of the position. The employee may be required to perform additional duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management, consistent with the skills and qualifications required for the role.

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