Responsable des Relations Institutionnelles F/H

Safran Aero Boosters; Herstal; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Aero Boosters, acteur belge du groupe Safran, recherche un responsable des relations institutionnelles et affaires publiques pour renforcer notre positionnement européen et belge dans l’aéronautique et la défense.

Vous piloterez la veille et l’influence des politiques publiques, structurerez les financements européens et piloterez des partenariats internationaux, tout en coordonnant les départements internes et en représentant Safran Aero Boosters dans les instances externes.

Qualifications

• Master en sciences politiques, relations internationales, droit public ou affaires européennes.

Responsibilities

• Effectuer une veille stratégique et une anticipation des politiques publiques et des règles européennes et belges.
• Influencer et représenter l’entreprise auprès des décideurs et organisations publiques (EU, NATO, ministères, etc.).
• Structurer le financement et participer à des programmes européens et internationaux.
• Développer et entretenir un réseau de partenaires institutionnels et de représentants publics.
• Représenter Safran Aero Boosters dans des organes professionnels, clusters et think tanks.
• Coordonner les actions internes avec les départements Strategy, DSCP, DINNO, Finance, légal et Communications.

Skills

French

Dutch

English

Education

Master's degree in Political Science / IR / Public Law / European Affairs

Job description

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 110 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 31,3 milliards d'euros en 2025, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés.

Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2025 » du magazine TIME.

Occupant des positions de leadership mondial, Safran Aero Boosters conçoit, développe et produit des sous-ensembles, des équipements et des bancs d'essais pour les moteurs aéronautiques et spatiaux. Implantée en Belgique, Safran Aero Boosters dispose de deux filiales aux Etats-Unis et combine le savoir-faire de 2000 talents.

Parce que nous sommes persuadés que chaque talent compte, nous valorisons et encourageons les candidatures de personnes en situation de handicap pour nos opportunités d'emploi.

Descriptif mission

• Strategic monitoring and anticipation: Maintain active monitoring of public policy, international initiatives (European Union - EU, European Defence Agency - EDA, European Defence Fund ? EDF & NATO) and regulation (state aid, research support, cooperation programmes) that may impact our activities. Anticipate political and regulatory trends and decisions to identify valuable opportunities (funding, partnerships, collaborative programmes) and risks to mitigate.
• Influence and external representation: Develop and drive our institutional influence strategy. Engage in information and responsible lobbying efforts with public decision-makers and defence bodies (European Commission and Parliament, Belgian and French ministries, NATO representatives, etc.), in line with Group and legal frameworks, with the aim of promoting our interests and Safran's in public decisions and programmes.
• Funding structuring and participation in collaborative programmes: Work with the R&T programme and commercial/military programmes to structure funding applications (R&T grants, investment aid, research tax credits, etc.) to maximise external financial support. Promote our integration into international defence/cooperation projects (EU, EDA, EDF, NATO programmes, bilateral partnerships) to strengthen our position on strategic programmes and develop new market opportunities.
• Network development and institutional partnerships: Build, nurture and grow a strong network of external relations (political decision-makers, public agency and organisation leaders, industrial partners, professional representatives) to strengthen our visibility and influence within our institutional environment. Maintain regular contact with key stakeholders (elected officials, programme administrators, funding agency leaders, etc.) to position us favourably in relevant public debates and decisions.
• Representing Safran Aero Boosters in external bodies: Actively represent us within relevant professional organisations, clusters, industry associations, think tanks and working groups, at regional, national and international level, and voice our positions on strategic topics (innovation, aeronautics, defence, public funding, regulation), in line with Safran Group's positions.
• Internal coordination and strategic alignment: Act as the interface between us and Safran Group on all institutional matters. Coordinate internally with the Strategy, Commercial & Programmes (DSCP), R&T/Innovation (DINNO), Finance, Legal and Communications departments to ensure an integrated, consistent approach. Work closely with the International Development and Institutional Relations Department (DIRI ? Développement International et Relations Institutionnelles) of Safran Group to align our initiatives with Group strategy and best practices.
• Internal strategic support and advice: Provide our top management (and Group Management) with analyses and recommendations on the institutional environment.

Your technical skills:

• Education: You hold a Master's degree (Political Science, International Relations, Public Law, European Affairs or equivalent).
• Experience: You have confirmed experience (5 years or more) in institutional relations/public affairs, ideally within an international industrial group or an institution linked to the aeronautics/defence sectors. You are familiar with public funding mechanisms (European R&T programmes, regional aid, offsets) and the institutional environment in Europe and Belgium.
• Technical and institutional knowledge: You have a solid grasp of industrial policy, aeronautics/defence regulation and R&T issues. You have a strong command of the international institutional landscape (EU, NATO, Belgian and French public funding ecosystems). You have a good understanding of the business models and technical concepts of the aeronautics sector, needed to build your credibility, both internally and with external contacts. Knowledge of Safran's compliance charters and procedures or equivalent (responsible lobbying, ethics) is a plus for a quick start in the role.
• Languages: You are fluent in French, Dutch and English, both spoken and written (used daily in an international context). Knowledge of other EU or NATO languages is an asset.

Your soft skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills: you easily and naturally build connections with people from all backgrounds.
• Big-picture thinking: you think strategically and across functions, and know how to navigate complex environments.
• Proactivity and entrepreneurial spirit: taking initiative and driving innovative projects motivates you. You go out, find opportunities and open doors.
• Communication & active listening: you adapt your communication style to your audience, at any level of the hierarchy, and are able to build relationships of trust.