Senior Manager Mobility Advocacy (m/f/d)

Job description

JOIN THE TEAM

As part of the global Communications and Advocacy Services, you guide the political dialogue concerning global mobility topics between BASF group and policy makers, especially in the political institutions of the European Union and the related organizations. This contains monitoring the policy and legislative trends, developing and implementing appropriate advocacy plans, taking a stance for the BASF group, as well as the internal and external communication regarding these themes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As Senior Manager Mobility Advocacy in BASF's Brussels Office, your tasks will be the following:

·  You monitor and accompany global legislative initiatives and policy trends with a special focus on the EU, e.g., electric vehicle battery, battery materials and recycling legislation (e.g., EU Battery Regulation implementation & secondary legislation), automotive circularity legislation (e.g., End-of-Life of Vehicle Regulation), CO2 emission and air pollution limits for vehicles, automotive-relevant chemicals legislation (e.g., Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability), etc.
·  You analyze these topics regarding their impact on BASF and our customer sectors, identify opportunities and risks, and define political messages and positions.
·  You devise and implement advocacy plans to drive possible solutions and organize BASF internal cross-business and cross-regional exchanges.
·  Furthermore, you proactively engage with policymakers and other stakeholders in relevant political institutions and associations, e.g., by arranging and driving meetings and organizing events.
·  You initiate and maintain networks within and outside BASF with all relevant stakeholders.
·  Finally, you are involved in cross-thematic projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

What we expect:

·  You have successfully completed your studies in natural sciences or business administration or public affairs with a strong interest in chemistry.
·  You already have work experience related to EU policymaking in an EU institution, association, NGO or the private sector.
·  You are familiar with processes and procedures of EU legislation.
·  You are open-minded about technical and policy issues and have already proven your analytical and strategic skills.
·  You are able to translate scientific contents into political messages.
·  Because of your excellent communication skills, you are sure in interviewing, in presentations and in events with public discussion.
·  Your actions are characterized by entrepreneurial thinking which you are able to exercise in a result-driven multicultural team.
·  Your English is fluent while very good language skills of additional EU languages especially German, are a strong asset and you are familiar with MS Office.
·  In addition, you are characterized by your commitment and willingness to travel, your ability to work in a team, as well as your distinctive work organization and intercultural orientation.

BENEFITS

·  Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and "on-the-job" training as part of a committed team.
·  Competitive compensation including attractive benefits as well as excellent career opportunities in an international company.

ABOUT US

At BASF, the chemistry is right.

Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking. And on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.

For more information, please contact  talent-acquisition-belgium@basf.com