Description
The Sr. Manager Public Affairs Europe drives strategic political analysis, shapes advocacy and stakeholder engagement, and advises senior leadership by monitoring and influencing legislative and regulatory developments across Europe to advance the organization’s interests.
Major Accountabilities:
1. Develop and implement government relations and public policy strategies aligned with organisational goals.
2. Represent the organisation before government entities and industry associations, advocating for favourable outcomes.
3. Monitor and report on legislative and regulatory changes, assessing impact and advising leadership.
4. Develop and maintain relationships with government officials, policymakers, and advocacy groups.
5. Contribute to the development of thought leadership content and represent the organisation in key external forums.
6. Coordinate responses to government inquiries, audits, and consultations.
7. Prepare advocacy materials and policy briefings for internal and external audiences.
8. Conduct in-depth analysis of legislative, regulatory, and policy developments, providing actionable insights to inform government affairs and public policy strategy
9. Develop scenario planning and risk assessments to support strategic decision-making.
10. Prepare high impact briefing materials, policy papers, and recommendations that influence organisation strategy and decision making for senior leadership and external stakeholders.
11. Support the design and execution of advocacy campaigns and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
12. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align government affairs activities with broader organisational objectives.
13. Track and evaluate the effectiveness of government affairs strategies, recommending improvements.
14. Build and maintain external networks with thought leaders, think tanks, and industry groups.
15. Contribute to the development of thought leadership content and represent the organisation in select external forums.
Experience and skillset:
16. Degree level qualification, Master preferred
17. Desirable experience in trade bodies or lobbying work
18. Analytical and strategic work
19. Articulate presentation skills
20. Ability to deal with complex issues and explain with clarity
21. Ability to identify key risks and opportunities
22. Ability to develop and maintain key internal and external stakeholder relationships
23. English is required, additional European languages are a plus
Remote Type
Hybrid Remote
Skills to succeed in the role
Coaching, Collaboration, Conscience de soi, Direction inclusive, Établissement des priorités, Feedback, Leading Customer Centric Teams, Mener le changement, Mentorat, Motiver les équipes, Pensée disruptive
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