Head of Public Policy, Italy
Join us in our mission to transform the way people shop and eat, where impact, innovation, and growth drives everything we do. Our Communications & Policy team crafts compelling stories, builds meaningful relationships with stakeholders, and navigates complex regulatory landscapes to support our marketplace of consumers, riders, and restaurant partners.
We’re looking for a Head of Public Policy, Italy to join our Rome team. This is a hybrid role. In this role, you’ll help us lead our public policy strategy, drive successful advocacy campaigns, and represent Deliveroo and the broader DoorDash group to key external stakeholders across Italy.
Get to know our Comms & Policy team — what drives us, how we work, and what you can expect.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll be joining the International Public Policy team, working closely with global centres of excellence, cross-functional partners, and business leadership. This role reports to the VP, International Public Policy at DoorDash, based in Europe.
Here’s what your day-to-day might look like:




Policy & Regulatory Tracking: Monitor and evaluate legislative and regulatory developments at regional and national levels to identify risks, spot opportunities, and shape company positions in close cooperation with dedicated internal teams.
Targeted Advocacy & Engagement: Design and execute strategic advocacy campaigns using outreach, research, coalition-building, mobilization, and public relations tools to influence policy outcomes.
Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain trusted relationships with policy makers, public officials, labor unions, industry associations, and other key stakeholders across Italy.
Strategic Representation: Represent Deliveroo in government consultations, public forums, and industry & union negotiations.
Cross-Functional & Internal Advisory: Advise global leadership and cross-functional teams on Italian political dynamics to guide strategic business decisions.
What You’ll Need

📌 Head of Public Policy, Italy (Roma)
🏢 Deliveroo
📍 Roma