Director, Public Policy (UK & APAC)

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

Role overview:

As Director of Public Policy, you will lead public policy activity in the UK and APAC, working closely with the lead for EMEA public policy to develop and implement legislative and regulatory advocacy strategies on a broad range of issues in support of the Sony Interactive Entertainment/PlayStation (SIE) business in the UK and across APAC.

Reporting to the Vice President, Global Public Policy, based in Washington DC, you will be a critical member of SIE’s global Legal and Public Policy team. You will work collaboratively and transparently within SIE and alongside Sony Group companies as well as business leaders to ensure alignment between business priorities and public policy goals. You will monitor legislative and regulatory trends across the UK and APAC and develop our strategies on a broad range of policy issues impacting the video game industry and provide timely and relevant results.

What you’ll be doing:

• Building relationships and leading engagement with policymakers in the UK and APAC.
• Representing SIE’s public policy team externally with government officials, civil society groups, trade associations, and partners.
• Providing strategic direction to guide the development of policy positions and advocacy priorities.
• Identifying and monitoring regulatory and legislative initiatives that impact SIE.
• Advising SIE management and team members about pending regulatory and legislative developments.
• Collaborating across SIE including with teams responsible for Corporate Social Responsibility and Environment, Social, and Governance.

What we are looking for:

• Extensive leadership experience encompassing government affairs and public policy in technology and / or media.
• Comfortable working with diverse stakeholders including governmental officials and understand the policy and decision-making processes used by legislative and regulatory bodies and non-governmental organisations in the UK and APAC.
• You can partner with industry trade associations in different geographies and successfully advocate for company member interests within those associations.
• You will pride yourself on your interpersonal and diplomatic skills, emotional intelligence, and judgement, with an ability to influence and persuade others.
• Consistent record in the development and oversight of broad range of government affairs programs, including issue management, campaign execution, coalition-building, political action and critical communications.
• Ability to navigate matrixed corporate settings to bring teams together to solve challenges and address opportunities. 

Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Hybrid Working (within Flexmodes)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Scheme
• 25 days holiday per year
• On Site Gym
• Subsidised Café
• Free soft drinks
• On site bar
• Access to cycle garage and showers

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. 

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.