Head of Public Affairs

il y a 3 jours


Brussel, Belgique Octopus Energy Temps plein

We're looking for a Head of Communications to lead our lobbying efforts with the EU This role will help us in shaping and executing our communications strategy to advocate for policies and regulations that support the growth and innovation of our goal at Octopus to get to net zero.

You’ll be based in Brussels and report into our External Affairs Director in London.

What you'll do

- Build relationships the company across the EU political and policy ecosystem at all levels.
- Work with in-country public affairs, policy, regulatory affairs and commercial colleagues across the company to determine and build the case for policy positions.
- Advocate for and build alliances in support of policy positions across the Brussels ecosystem.
- Accompany the CEO to senior meetings, brief in advance and progress afterwards.
- Feed regular intelligence to colleagues on EU policy and political developments.

What you'll need

- Recent experience of lobbying in Brussels.
- To be a skilled networker and a motivated, passionate self-starter needing little oversight beyond strategic guidance.
- An ability to understand detailed, technical information and communicate it to stakeholders persuasively in accessible language.
- To be comfortable with ambiguity and autonomy and working outside a traditional team structure.
- Experience in energy or highly regulated sector.
- Collaborative but sharp-elbowed - able to easily build friendships and alliances but not afraid to stand up for positions that differ from those of your peers.
- A critical thinker who can start from first principles and challenge incumbent assumptions.

Why else you'll love it here

- Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us On a call with one of our recruiters, it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary.
- Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground.
- We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.

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