European External Engagement Director (Industrial) (F/M)

Job description

Job Description:

The Sustainability Regulatory & External Engagement team are in charge of driving Airbus’ engagement with key stakeholders who play an instrumental role in the elaboration of future regulations, standards & policies for aerospace & defence and its wider ecosystem relating to sustainability. 

The external stakeholders profiles managed by Regulatory & External Engagement department (GR) include:

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Aviation Industry Associations

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Institutions (in collaboration with Public Affairs)

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Standards Developing Organisations

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Universities & Research bodies

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Non Governmental Organisations

Mission

The mission of a European External Engagement Director (Industrial) is to create favourable external ecosystem conditions to bring Airbus’ purpose to life - “We pioneer Sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world”.

The European External Engagement Director creates and maintains for Airbus (Divisions and Affiliates)  a network of key relationships with external stakeholders to deal with strategic topics that can impact the development of the company, provides advocacy advice at Airbus executive level, and generates the most fertile ground for the implementation of Airbus Sustainability strategy.

Activities and Responsibilities:

To deliver on its mission, the European External Engagement Director : 

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Embraces the Sustainability strategic topics for Airbus as elaborated in position papers

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Is accountable for the position paper on topics for which the job holder is the referent

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Leads advocacy on the Airbus Group's vision with external stakeholders (in conjunction with Public Affairs where appropriate)

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Ensures that Airbus speaks with One Voice across external stakeholders

In its role, the European External Engagement Director :  

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Is responsible for holding a sound relationship with his/her stakeholders, understanding its organisation and strategy and being able to relay Airbus vision on a variety of topics

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Directly engages with owned stakeholders on strategic topics that can impact the development of Airbus 

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Works in conjunction with the Regulatory Intelligence & Trends team and functions to respond to European Commission consultations

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Advocates the Airbus position which entails understanding Stakeholders views, convincing of the common interest, engaging complex negotiations, resolving and leading to their good end discussions on strategic topics

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Is the Airbus internal focal point for Sustainability company advocacy

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Coordinates a “One Voice” approach across the company in conjunction with Public Affairs, International, Marketing and Communications to ensure utmost audience engagement 

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Brings together the necessary skills internally, impactfully deals with transverse teams to align on advocacy material and positions that will allow to both influence and answer incoming requests from our external stakeholders

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Validates the Airbus position with the relevant services and the Airbus (Divisions & Affiliates) hierarchy

Account(s) ownership : 

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The stakeholders identified for this position relate to EU Industrial regulatory aspects and Industry Associations. The holder of this position will be in charge of :

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Defining and implementing an advocacy plan on strategic sustainability topics for Airbus in close coordination with the Brussels Public Affairs 

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Ensuring Airbus strategic sustainability topics are properly conveyed to the EU institutions with Public Affairs (EU Commission, Member States and the European Parliament)

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Stakeholders to be engaged with, relating to Aviation Sustainability, include:

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European Aerospace and aviation associations

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Cross-sectoral associations

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EU Institutions in conjunction with Public Affairs

The jobholder is as well:

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Topic referent typically for: REACH, Circular Economy, Ecodesign for Sustainable Products (ESPR), ODS and FGas regulation, ESG Reporting etc

Skills and know-how

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Proven experience in external stakeholder management and influence, key account management

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Experience in dealing with Institutions, Governmental bodies and associations is a plus

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Ability to build and sustain business relationships across all levels

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Open mindedness with respect to public issues, ability to create consensus and engagement around pioneering topics

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Natural spokesperson

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Understand the major challenges for Airbus (Divisions & Affiliates), ability to mobilise concepts in several disciplines and foremost in Sustainability, Strategic thinking, analytical skills and ability to structure,  synthesize and give meaning

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Ability to manage an internal cross-disciplinaries network of experts     

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English - Fluent negotiation

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus Group Belgium

Employment Type:
Permanent

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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Sustainability

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