Responsibilities
The Government Relations and Public Policy team covers a wide range of responsibilities: government affairs and government relations; policy and issue area expertise; risk and crisis management and mitigation; outreach, coalitions, and partnerships. 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 creative, organised, and outward-facing professional to join our UK team, with a particular focus on showcasing the positive economic, cultural, and societal contribution of TikTok.
In this role, you will:
- Design and execute campaigns that demonstrate the economic and societal benefits of TikTok’s services, including highlighting small businesses, creators, and communities using the platform;
- Lead on the planning and delivery of events, roundtables, and activations, including at party conferences and in partnership with creative industries associations and other external organisations;
- Work with creators, businesses, and partners to develop compelling case studies and narratives that can be used in political and stakeholder engagement;
- Build and maintain relationships with policymakers and other stakeholders across the UK political system, representing TikTok’s mission, values, and principles;
- Identify, monitor, and analyse relevant public policy developments, and ensure campaigns and engagement are informed by the wider regulatory and political context;
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders such as communications, legal, ops, and marketing to ensure consistency of messaging and effective delivery;
- Support engagement strategies with policymakers on a broad range of public policy issues affecting TikTok and its community.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in public policy, government relations, public affairs, campaigns, or advocacy roles;
- Strong understanding of the UK political system and stakeholder landscape;
- Strong network with policymakers and opinion leaders;
- Demonstrated experience delivering campaigns, events, or external-facing programmes, including logistics and stakeholder coordination;
- Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment;
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to confidently discuss and contextualise key public policy issues affecting TikTok, such as online safety, data protection, and digital regulation;
- Strong written and oral communication skills, with an ability to translate complex issues into compelling narratives;
- Experience working with creators, cultural organisations, trade bodies, or similar external partners would be welcome.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
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.
