Senior Manager Industry Affairs

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

As Senior Manager Industry Affairs in BASF’s Brussels
Office, your tasks will be the following:

• Focus on the Green Deal & Circular Economy Action Plan, Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and Construction Products Regulations.
• Monitor and accompany legislative initiatives and policy trends in the field of building and construction in the context of the EU.
• Monitor and engage in relevant non legislative initiatives around sustainable construction (Green building rating tools, Environmental Product Declarations etc.).
• Assessment of these topics regarding their impact on BASF itself and our customer in the construction value chain, identify opportunities and risks, and define political messages, positions and action plan.
• Support the different BASF Business Units supplying the downstream industry in anticipating future market and legislative evolutions in their strategy.
• Development and implementation of advocacy plans to represent BASF interests.
• Proactive engagement of policymakers and other stakeholders in relevant political institutions and associations, e.g. by arranging and driving meetings and organizing events.
• Build-up and maintain advocacy network within and outside BASF with all relevant stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS

What we expect:

• You have successfully completed your studies in public affairs or communication or business administration.
• You have several years of experience related to EU policymaking in an EU institution, an association, an 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.
• Your actions are characterized by entrepreneurial thinking.
• Because of your excellent communication skills, you are confident in interviewing, in presentations and in events with public discussion.

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

We are the world’s leading chemical company because we offer intelligent solutions for our customers and for a sustainable future. We connect and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to advance.

Do you have any questions about the application process or the job?
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Phone: +49 30 2005-59071

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