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What we offerVolvo Car Group is looking for a Public Affairs Officer to join its EU Office in Brussels, Belgium. The Office forms part of Volvo Cars’ Public Affairs team with colleagues in Sweden (Gothenburg and Stockholm) and the US (Washington D.C). The position reports to Volvo Cars’ Head of Public Affairs while the responsibility for the daily work and duties is managed by the Public Affairs Director in Brussels.
This exciting opportunity will give the successful candidate the chance to join a dynamic, fast changing company, to engage with EU policies and processes and to help promote Volvo Cars’ interests and business in Europe and beyond. Public Affairs is part of Volvo Car Group’s Communications department, reporting to the company’s Chief Communications Officer, Olivia Ross-Wilson.
What you’ll do
The Public Affairs Officer will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, supporting the office’s work as well as performing administrative duties. We are looking for a candidate ready to take initiatives and perform actions to influence various policy processes, in line with our company’s corporate strategies and business targets. The Public Affairs Officer will need to engage in new as well as established networks. Also, the role should seek and propose opportunities for the company to engage in relevant policy processes and stand ready to facilitate relevant dialogues in connection with these.
In this role you will also:
- Monitor and identify policy developments and legislative proposals, relevant issues and decisions in the EU and key European markets that affect Volvo Cars.
- Develop and advocate legislative, regulatory, and public policy positions in close collaboration with Volvo Cars experts.
- Drafting briefing materials, memos, position papers and presentations for stakeholders, regulators, and senior management.
- Participate in and represent VCC in meetings held by EU institutions, trade associations (e.g. Platform for Electromobility) and other relevant stakeholders.
- Provide support to VCC Belgium in PA-related issues, including organization of visits by stakeholders and decision-makers to the production facility in Ghent.
What you’ll bring
As a person you are great in communication, analysis and have both diplomatic- and organizational skills. You also have experience from and/or excellent knowledge of European Union politics and the EU decision-making structure, in particular regulatory and legal processes. More important is that you have interest in, and understanding of, transport issues. If you have experience within automotive and manufacturing issues, it’s meritorious. You need to be able to work independently. We also see you as fulfilling these criteria –
- Bachelor's degree required
- Flexibility to travel.
- Excellent command of the English language – verbal and written,
- Knowledge of Swedish is an advantage, as well as command of Dutch, French and/or German.
How to learn more and apply
Does this sound like your next challenge? Feel free to apply through the link as soon as possible, but no later than July 10th, but please note that selections will be running continuously. Please note that due to GDPR we cannot accept applications through e-mail.
For any additional questions about the position please contact the hiring Manager Céline Domecq. Public Affairs Director VCC, Brussels, email: celine.domecq@volvocars.com or Mattias Johansson, Head of Public Affairs VCC, Stockholm, email: mattias.johansson.7@volvocars.com
Regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter Malin Hansson at malin.hansson.5@volvocars.com.
Volvo Cars - Driving change together
Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential.
For the right person, an inspiring, and creative workplace awaits. Did you know that every Volvo Cars employee worldwide has the right to our Family Bond, our new all-gender, paid parental leave policy? You’ll also enjoy a culture and benefits package that’s made us one of the world’s most awarded and progressive employers.
By 2025, we aim to sell 1.2 million cars annually, 50% of which will be electric vehicles and sold directly to customers through digital channels. Join us on the journey of a lifetime as we create the driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.
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