Public Affairs Manager Spain

DATA4'S MISSION

DATA4 creates Smart & Scalable digital facilities for our customers. Our network of highly connected, resilient and sustainable data center campuses underpins our customers’ digital growth in Europe.

DATA4 Group finances, designs, constructs and operates its own data centers. Delivered through our data center campus model, we provide our customers with secure, scalable and high-performance data hosting solutions.

DATA4 VALUES

At DATA4 we are driven by our values. These are the core of everything we do – from the proactivity we show in delivering great outcomes for our clients, to the responsibility we show as a key contributor to the digital economy. Our three values are:

1. To be entrepreneurial – we are teams of doers who make things happen - with autonomy, energy and a sense of responsibility
2. To always take responsibility – for our impact on the people we work with, the society we are part of, and the environment in which we operate
3. To constantly be adaptable – our business is designed to adapt, answering not only today’s challenges, but also anticipating what’s coming next.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Strategy and Innovation Department is responsible for defining, structuring, and implementing the group’s strategic and innovation roadmap in order to stand out from the competition while ensuring the company’s attractiveness and sustainability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As Public Affairs Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of Data4’s stakeholder engagement strategy with a main focus in Spain. Working closely with the Group Head of Public Affairs (based in Paris), you’ll help shape and execute a targeted public affairs roadmap that supports our expansion and strengthens our voice across Europe.

You’ll be our ambassador to public institutions, regulatory bodies, and key stakeholders, ensuring Data4’s interests are represented on strategic topics like energy, sustainability, AI, and digital infrastructure.

 Key Responsibilities

• Identify and build relationships with key decision-makers, influencers, and institutional actors at local & national levels.
• Support development teams by crafting tailored engagement strategies to unlock new site opportunities.
• Monitor EU and local regulations across our operating countries to anticipate changes and inform internal stakeholders.
• Lead awareness campaigns to ensure digital infrastructure needs are reflected in public policy.
• Define Data4’s stance on key issues, balancing opportunity, risk, and impact.
• Promote Data4 as a sustainable territorial developer by producing impact studies for each country.
• Collaborate with the Press Relations team to create high-value content and white papers on strategic topics.
• Prepare briefing notes, presentations, and materials for meetings with public authorities.
• Represent Data4 in trade associations, working groups, structures supporting businesses (eg Chamber of Commerce)
• Organize and support events targeting public sector stakeholders both locally and internationally.

RESPONSIBILITES IN TERMS OF IMS CERTIFICATIONS

Respect and enforce certification policies in terms of:

• H&S: Respect and enforce health and safety rules.
• Environment: Respect and enforce environmental policies.
• Information security: Respect and enforce information security policies
• Energy: Respect and enforce the policy of reducing energy consumption.

REQUIREMENTS

Education and experience:

• Master’s degree (Bac+5) in Political Science, Law, Public Administration, or related fields.
• 5–7 years of experience in Spanish public affairs, both public and private sector, ideally in digital infrastructure or economic development, with international exposure.

Technical skills

• Deep and complete understanding of Spanish institutional frameworks and legislative processes
• Knowledge of institutional frameworks and legislative processes in Italy and/or Greece is a plus.
• Full professional proficiency of English and Spanish language.
• Fluent in French or Italian is a bonus.
• Knowledge of and interest in the digital sector, including key challenges, major economic stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and public policy frameworks Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Soft Skills

• Capacity to lead initiatives independently, especially in Spain.
• Capacity to identify key stakeholders and building awareness.
• Comfortable engaging with public authorities, industry associations, and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset
• Technically curious
• Capacity to build relationships with other companies and associations
• Exceptional communication and writing skills.
• Diplomatic, organized, and analytically sharp.
• Committed to confidentiality, integrity, and ethical standards.

 Why Join Us?

At Data4, you’ll be part of a visionary team shaping the future of digital infrastructure. You’ll work on high-impact initiatives, collaborate with top-tier professionals, and help position Data4 as a trusted partner to governments and institutions across Europe.