Head of European and UK Policy

About the role

Whatnot is building the largest livestream shopping platform in North America and Europe. As Head of European and UK Policy you will shape global trust, safety and marketplace integrity policies with a focus on Europe, ensuring the platform protects buyers, supports sellers and scales responsibly.

Key responsibilities

• Author and evolve global policies on commerce, buyer and seller protection, fraud, and trust & safety.
• Apply a European lens to policy development, tracking emerging trends and cultural nuances.
• Leverage data and trend analysis to identify emerging risks and evaluate operational impact.
• Resolve escalated policy questions and provide principled recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment between policy design, enforcement and user‑facing guidance.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading platform policy, trust & safety or marketplace integrity programs.
• Comfort operating in ambiguous environments and defining clear direction.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to pressure‑test policy proposals.
• Excellent judgment and ability to influence cross‑functional teams.

Required skills

What we offer

• Flexibility to work from home or from one of our global office hubs (Dublin, London or Berlin).
• Opportunities for periodic travel to the United States.
• Being part of a fast‑growing startup recognized as #1 Best Startup Employer in America by Forbes.