Government Affairs and Communication Officer

Robert Bosch Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global supplier of technology and services as a Government Affairs and Communication Officer based in Singapore. In this critical role, you will develop strategies to engage with government and industry, analyze macroeconomic trends, and represent Bosch's interests through effective stakeholder management. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and contribute to Bosch’s initiatives across Southeast Asia, enhancing your career in a culture that promotes growth, well-being, and inclusivity.

Benefits

Career mobility across functions and regions

Well-being support and employee assistance programs

Attractive compensation including bonus schemes and insurance

Inclusive culture built on respect, collaboration, and empowerment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Ability to engage with complex stakeholders.
• Proficient in English; proficiency in other Southeast Asian languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for engagement with government and industry partners.
• Monitor changes in the political and regulatory environment.
• Prepare briefs to support policy positions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public affairs, government affairs, public policy, public relations, communications

Job description

Government Affairs and Communication Officer

• Full-time

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 418,000 associates worldwide. The company generated sales of 90.3 billion euros in 2024. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. With technology that is “Invented for life,” Bosch wants to help improve quality of life and conserve natural resources. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 490 subsidiary and regional companies in over 60 countries. At 136 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 87,000 associates in research and development.

As the Bosch Group's regional headquarters in Singapore for Southeast Asia, Robert Bosch (South East Asia) Pte Ltd has represented the Group's interests across the region since 1923.

With diversified businesses in Mobility Aftermarket, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Building Technology. Robert Bosch (SEA) Pte Ltd includes the Asia Pacific headquarters for Mobility Aftermarket, Building Technology, and Industrial Technology, as well as the Southeast Asia R&D setup for Corporate Research, Advance Engineering Centre, and Bosch Business Innovations, Bosch's in-house innovation and startup incubation network. At Bosch, we are committed through our EVP ensuring all our associates to GROW, ENJOY and INSPIRE during their journey with us.

Bosch is looking for a Corporate Communications and Governmental Affairs to support its engagement across Southeast Asia and around a range of policy and communication areas relevant to our business. Reporting to the Head of Regional Corporate Communications and Governmental Affairs, you will play a key role in developing and executing public affairs initiatives while representing Bosch’s interests with external stakeholders across government, industry, and business chamber partners.

• Develop and implement strategies and approaches to drive strategic engagement with government, industry and relevant partners that achieve Bosch’s business objectives
• Monitor, identify, analyse, and act on emerging changes, trends and issues in the macroeconomic, trade, political, and regulatory environment, including the competitive landscape and impact of government policies on Bosch
• Represent Bosch in cultivating relationships with external stakeholders, including government officials, business chambers, embassies and organisations.
• Prepare briefs and other materials to inform and support Bosch’s policy positions with internal and external stakeholders
• Provide guidance to team members across the organisation on approach and interactions with relevant government bodies to achieve strategic alignment on Bosch’s initiatives with government priorities
• Support in delivering thought leadership initiatives on relevant platforms in Southeast Asia
• Develop and coordinate opportunities for executive engagements on key topics with government officials, including high-level political visits in Germany and Southeast Asia
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders for effective business-enabling activities in Southeast Asia
• At least 3-5 years of experience with Bachelor’s degree in relevant field such as public affairs, government affairs, public policy, public relations, communications.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to engage with complex stakeholders with different cultural and occupational backgrounds
• Experience in working with government agencies or advocacy groups
• Proactive team player experienced in project management and able to work effectively with teams across organizational and functional boundaries
• Excellent written and spoken English. Proficiency in additional Southeast Asian languages is a plus
• Resourceful and an independent worker

What’s In It for You

We don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. At Bosch, you’ll benefit from:

• Career mobility across functions and regions
• ️ Well-being support and employee assistance programs
• Attractive compensation including bonus schemes and insurance
• Inclusive culture built on respect, collaboration, and empowerment

Our recruitment process typically includes:

• Application screening
• Interview(s) with Hiring Manager, Business Leaders and HR
• Business case or technical assessment (where relevant)

Ready to grow your career with Bosch? Apply Now!