Public Affairs Manager - Sweden (f/m/x)

As the Public Affairs Manager for Sweden, you will:

• Own and drive the "0% VAT project" in Sweden end-to-end, from early awareness-raising and agenda-setting through to concrete legislative progress
• Build, manage, and activate refurbed's political and institutional stakeholder landscape in Sweden, mapping and engaging actors across government, parliament, authorities, associations, NGOs, and industry
• Identify and actively shape opportunities in the legislative and political process, including preparing and supporting key moments such as consultations, parliamentary procedures, hearings, and votes
• Represent refurbed externally on public affairs topics in Sweden, working closely with the Public Affairs Lead and Co-Founder in meetings, discussions, and public-facing engagements
• Work cross-functionally to align policy work with business and impact goals, collaborating closely with internal teams such as Brand & PR, Legal, and Technical

This role creates positive change by driving policy initiatives to lower VAT on circular products in Sweden, helping turn refurbed's mission of "rethink new" into concrete policy change that promotes sustainable consumption and reduces CO₂ emissions.

• 2–5 years of professional experience in public affairs, government relations, politics, or a closely related field, ideally with a strong focus on Swedish and/or EU-level policy topics
• Understanding of the Swedish political and legal system and knowledge of how influence is built across parties, institutions, and civil society
• Existing network in Sweden or confidence building one quickly and credibly, with clear and confident communication with political stakeholders and internal teams
• Comfort working independently and owning complex projects end-to-end, managing priorities, navigating ambiguity, and driving progress with high autonomy
• Fluent in Swedish (native level) and English, both written and spoken, and motivated by sustainability, circular economy, and impact-driven business models

Compensation & Perks:

• Remote-first working setup with flexibility while being based in Sweden
• Occasional travel to Vienna and Brussels (around 4–5 times per year in total)
• Dedicated learning budget within your department for courses, conferences, or other learning opportunities
• Private sessions with experts for personal growth and mental health through Likeminded partnership
• Internal workshops for skill development and cross-department collaboration
• Fully remote setting with possibility to work from office in Vienna (dog-friendly)
• Flexible working hours with ability to self-organize
• Office weeks three times per year for team-building events and on-site workshops
• Up to two months of workation per year

Culture Highlights:

• Decisions based on facts rather than hierarchy
• Culture of giving and receiving feedback, testing new ideas, and knowledge sharing
• Learning from mistakes and continuous improvement
• Inclusive environment that values diversity
• Purpose-driven work connected to real economic outcomes and measurable environmental impact

refurbed is Europe's fastest-growing marketplace for refurbished products, active in 12 European countries and having surpassed €2Bn in GMV while being profitable. Their mission is to make sustainable consumption the easy choice by enabling customers to buy products up to 40% cheaper while significantly reducing CO₂ emissions.