Senior Public Affairs Advisor – France in Torcy, France

Senior Public Affairs Advisor – France

Application deadline:

Workplace: Hybrid Position

Job Location (Short): Torcy, Seine-et-Marne, France, 77200

Contract Type: Full-Time

Employment Type: Regular

Are you an experienced Public Affairs professional with an in-depth knowledge of the French policy arena?

Would you like to join a company that is committed to enhancing its impact on the sustainability agenda and becoming a trusted partner among political stakeholders in France?

If so, Grundfos is looking for a Senior Public Affairs Advisor to direct its public affairs activities in France (Paris). As a Senior Public Affairs Advisor, you will coordinate Grundfos’ public affairs activities in France, with a focus on enhancing Grundfos’ impact on the sustainability agenda, specifically within the water and climate policy, and supporting the transition towards more energy-efficient heating solutions aligned with the French policy to reach the Paris agreement and the pathway to net zero.

What is the job about?

Grundfos is looking for a Senior Public Affairs Advisor to direct its public affairs activities in France (Paris), in collaboration with the regional PA team and the regional business leadership within its four divisions.

You will be based within, or within a short commuting distance to Paris and responsible for Grundfos’ advocacy activities. Your responsibilities will focus on enhancing Grundfos’ impact on the sustainability agenda, specifically within the water and climate policy and supporting the transition towards more energy-efficient heating solutions in line with the France official policy to reach the Paris agreement .

As the key person in relevant interest organizations, you will also build a reputation as a trusted partner among political stakeholders in France.

Your main responsibilities:

• Build the Grundfos brand as a trusted partner in the political dialogue on climate and water-related issues in France

• Spearhead the PA activities in high-profiled European engagement project on implementing new policies utilising low hanging fruits in upgrading domestic heating systems to more efficient solutions including replacement of inefficient pumps.

• Implement Grundfos’ public affairs advocacy activities, including issue tracking, stakeholder mapping, input to consultations, engagement with relevant interest organizations, etc. Your role involves partnering with the business divisions to establish a regulatory structure that facilitates the implementation of Grundfos solutions.

• Gather and disseminate information on political and regulatory issues relevant to our business to our regional leaders, as well as feed into our global political intelligence framework.

• Participate in the formation and enhancement of a regional collective poised to fulfill our targets throughout our operational fields.

Your background

Firstly, we hope you have a huge enthusiasm and interest in water and climate change!

Coupled with:

• Approx 5+ years of experience in policy institution, interest organization, Public Affairs agency or a corporate governance affairs position in France.

• Solid grasp of France’s political setting, complemented by a keen awareness of agendas concerning the environment, water, and climate change.

• An advanced network involving French structures, comprising the parliament, ministries, agencies, and a range of interest organizations.

• Proficient in collaborative settings and exercises prudent decision-making during periods of rapid change.

• Experience with building alliances and campaigns with key stakeholders.

• Great interpersonal, political, analytical, and communicative skills.

• Proficient in detecting areas ripe for development and thriving within lively business conditions.

What’s in it for you?

Whether it’s developing leadership skills or advancing your expertise even further, we’ll support you with continuous learning and development opportunities, to help discuss and steer your long-term Grundfos career path. You’ll be welcomed from day one into an inclusive, trusting environment guided bysix core values (https://www.grundfos.com/about-us/our-purpose-and-values) .

In addition, your day-to-day benefits include:

• We encourage you to be at the offices, where you can engage, learn, and have fun with colleagues. If you’ll be working from your home office, we’ll make sure you are well equipped with a good workstation

• On top of it, flexible working hours and up to 3 days’ additional paid leave for volunteering of your choice

• Annual bonuses, health insurance, parental support, internal well-being consultants and programmes

• Access to the modern Grundfos Academy to pursue further both personal and professional development

• Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly

Do you want to learn more?

If you have questions or would like to know more about this position, please contact Hiring Manager Jonas Fredsted Villadsen, Director Public Affairs – Europe at jvilladsen@grundfos.com .

If this job sounds appealing, please send your resume by clicking “Apply”.

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We look forward to hearing from you.

About Grundfos

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

An inclusive team

If you like the look of this job and know you can bring your skills to contribute to our purpose, please apply. We need and welcome professional people from all corners – however you identify and whatever your background is.