Spain Public Affairs Lead: Strategy, Policy & Stakeholders

Maersk

Barcelona

On-site

EUR 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

APM Terminals in Barcelona seeks an experienced public affairs leader to develop and execute strategies that support investments and infrastructure priorities. You will interact with national and regional governments, regulators, and industry groups to shape policy and business opportunities.

The role requires 10-15+ years in public affairs, fluent English and Spanish (Catalan preferred), and a master's degree in a related field.

Qualifications

10-15+ years of experience in public affairs or government relations.
Fluent in English and Spanish; Catalan strongly preferred.
Master's degree in public policy, economics, political science or related field.
Experience in multinational company, consultancy or public institution.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute public affairs and advocacy strategies supporting investments, port concessions, and infrastructure priorities.
Monitor political, regulatory, labour, and geopolitical developments and translate them into actionable insights.
Build trusted relationships with national, regional, and local governments, regulators and industry stakeholders.
Advise senior leadership on stakeholder dynamics, policy risks, and opportunities affecting licences to operate.
Shape positioning on ports as critical infrastructure including decarbonisation and resilience.
Coordinate engagement across Spain and neighboring markets with regional Public Affairs teams.