Manager, Government Affairs (EU)
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Key Responsibilities:
- Policy Support: Support the development and implementation of government affairs strategies to advance company goals in the EU. 
- Stakeholder Relations: Develop and maintain relationships with government officials, regulators, and industry groups to support the company’s advocacy efforts. This role will also lead in managing priority account escalations and training needs. 
- Regulatory/Legislative Tracking: Monitor and analyze government initiatives, proposals and regulatory changes, preparing reports and briefings for internal stakeholders. 
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with legal, compliance, safety, and business teams to ensure consistent policy messaging and alignment with company goals. 
- Issue Identification: Identify emerging policy risks or opportunities (e.g., Digital Tech/AI regulations and social media policies/regulations),recommend proactive approaches to support action plans and advocacy efforts. 
- Representation: Represent X Corp at industry forums, workshops, public consultations, and meetings to communicate key policy positions. 
- Business Growth Support: Support business partners, including Marketing, Sales, Communications and Engineering with critical growth initiatives. 
- Administrative Support: Manage scheduling, documentation, and follow-ups for government affairs activities, ensuring timely execution of initiatives. 
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, or a related field. 
- 5+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or a related role, with exposure to EU institutions. 
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with government or regulatory stakeholders. 
- Strong understanding of Europe's political and regulatory environments. 
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail. 
- Analytical mindset to assess policy impacts and provide actionable insights. 
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. 
- Fluency in English required; proficiency in German or Dutch language is a plus. 
- Experience in industry/sector, e.g., digital tech/AI and social media is a plus but not required.