Head of (m/f/t) Political Communication

Position description

RWE represents change, innovation and sustainability. As one of the world’s leading generators of electricity from renewable energy sources, we aim to be carbon-neutral by 2040 and to enable a sustainable life for people around the world. To achieve this, we are looking for dynamic and motivated people to join us in creating a sustainable and secure energy future.

Your responsibilities

To represent our corporate interests at the European level, our team maintains a representation office in the heart of Brussels. The management of the office includes the central responsibility for the political communication with European institutions as well as leading the team of three employees. The position is located in the Government Relations/Political Affairs team and is part of the international communications department.

• Identification of upcoming EU legislative procedures and involvement in relevant political processes for the corporation;
• Participation in aligning corporate positions with all relevant stakeholders within the RWE Group as well as ongoing updates on relevant developments;
• Maintenance of a high-level network with the EU Commission, Council of Ministers, and European Parliament;
• Representation of the RWE Group in European committees;
• Coordination of political work on EU-relevant topics within the corporation;
• Arrangement and preparation of Executive Board meetings in Brussels (high-level discussions, bilateral meetings, etc.) as well as the organization of events such as RWE Talks, RWE Summer Meeting, etc.;
• Contact person for enquiries from the political sphere.

Qualifications

• University degree, preferably in political science or economics;
• Several years of experience in an international and complex environment of companies, administration or parliament, as well as in the political environment of Brussels and an existing effective network in Brussels;
• Highly developed communication skills and confident appearance at various hierarchical levels and in the European political environment;
• In-depth knowledge of EU legislative procedures or the functioning of EU institutions;
• Several years of experience and confident appearance in public appearances in front of an international audience, e.g. in presenting lectures, panel discussions, and political events;
• Business fluent English skills required;
• Flexibility and willingness to travel.

Advantageous, but not a must:

• Knowledge of French and proficiency in another European language.

Our offer

At RWE, you will find all the advantages of a large technology group. And some merits that are even more crucial: openness and real team work. For we are open to the future and are building on the strengths of each and every individual. We value his/her work and opinion; we listen, pursue active ideas management and engage in direct exchanges. Respect, appreciation and mutual trust are the hallmarks of cooperation within the international RWE team.

Application instructions

• University degree, preferably in political science or economics;
• Several years of experience in an international and complex environment of companies, administration or parliament, as well as in the political environment of Brussels and an existing effective network in Brussels;
• Highly developed communication skills and confident appearance at various hierarchical levels and in the European political environment;
• In-depth knowledge of EU legislative procedures or the functioning of EU institutions;
• Several years of experience and confident appearance in public appearances in front of an international audience, e.g. in presenting lectures, panel discussions, and political events;
• Business fluent English skills required;
• Flexibility and willingness to travel.

Advantageous, but not a must:

• Knowledge of French and proficiency in another European language.

Our offer

At RWE, you will find all the advantages of a large technology group. And some merits that are even more crucial: openness and real team work. For we are open to the future and are building on the strengths of each and every individual. We value his/her work and opinion; we listen, pursue active ideas management and engage in direct exchanges. Respect, appreciation and mutual trust are the hallmarks of cooperation within the international RWE team.

Contact

Apply via the Apply Now Button with just a few clicks: ad code 85643, application deadline 18.03.2024.

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