Head of Public Affairs (f/m/d)

HOLON GmbH; Paderborn; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading mobility solutions provider in Paderborn is seeking a Head of Public Affairs to shape its strategic positioning within the political landscape. This role involves building relationships with key institutions, coordinating lobbying efforts, and developing comprehensive public affairs strategies. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in public affairs, strong communication skills in German and English, and a deep understanding of public transport regulations. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in a senior public affairs role, ideally within the mobility sector.
• Proven expertise in lobbying and dealing with political decision-making processes at federal and state level.
• Excellent communication skills in German and English, both written and spoken.

Aufgaben

• Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant institutions.
• Initiate and coordinate lobbying activities and strategic public relations.
• Monitor and assess regulatory developments.

Kenntnisse

Experience in public affairs

Expertise in lobbying

Communication skills (German and English)

Understanding of public transport

Strategic mindset

Jobbeschreibung

Your tasks

AsHead of Public Affairs, you are responsible for positioning HOLON strategically within the political and regulatory landscape. You build and maintain strong relationships with key institutions and decision-makers, develop a comprehensive public affairs strategy, and ensure that HOLON is recognized as a relevant partner in national and international networks. Your tasks include:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant institutions at federal and state level, particularly ministries, authorities, and industry associations in the field of mobility and public transport
• Initiate and coordinate HOLON’s lobbying activities and strategic public relations
• Position HOLON as a reference partner in national and international competition clusters and forums
• Monitor and assess regulatory developments at federal, state, and EU level in the area of mobility and public transport
• Develop and implement a comprehensive public affairs strategy aligned with HOLON’s business objectives
• Represent HOLON in political committees, institutions, and media
• Develop a holistic funding strategy at EU, federal, and state level
• Identify relevant funding programs and coordinate application processes in close cooperation with internal stakeholders
• Train executives and key personnel in strategic public relations and political communication
• Advise top management on political developments and strategic positioning

Your profile

• Several years of experience in a senior public affairs role, ideally within the mobility sector
• Proven expertise in lobbying and dealing with political decision-making processes at federal and state level
• Excellent communication skills in German and English, both written and spoken
• Solid understanding of public transport, new mobility concepts, and regulatory frameworks
• Established networks and access to relevant institutions, ministries, and associations in the field of public transport and mobility
• Strategic mindset, strong initiative, and a high degree of political acumen