Responsable des Relations Institutionnelles F-H

Published 08.28.2026 Company : Safran Aero Boosters Job field : Customer services and support

Location:
Herstal , Region of Wallonia , Belgium Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : MASTER Required

experience:
More than 8 years Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Spoken language(s) : French Fluent English Fluent Dutch FluentPublished 08.28.2026Job Description
- Strategic monitoring and anticipation: Maintain active monitoring of public policy, international initiatives (European Union
- EU, EDA, EDF & NATO) and regulation (state aid, research support, cooperation programmes) that may impact our activities. Anticipate political and regulatory trends and decisions to identify valuable opportunities (funding, partnerships, collaborative programmes) and risks to mitigate.
- Influence and external representation: Develop and drive our institutional influence strategy. Engage in information and responsible lobbying efforts with public decision-makers and defence bodies (European Commission and Parliament, Belgian and French ministries, NATO representatives, etc.), in line with Group and legal frameworks, with the aim of promoting SAB's and Safran's interests in public decisions and programmes.
- Funding structuring and participation in collaborative programmes: Work with the R&T programme and commercial/military programmes to structure funding applications (R&T grants, investment aid, research tax credits, etc.) to maximise external financial support. Promote SAB's integration into international defence/cooperation projects (EU, EDA, EDF, NATO programmes, bilateral partnerships) to strengthen its position on strategic programmes and develop new market opportunities.
- Network development and institutional partnerships: Build, nurture and grow a strong network of external relations (political decision-makers, public agency and organisation leaders, industrial partners, professional representatives) to strengthen SAB's visibility and influence within its institutional environment. Maintain regular contact with key stakeholders (elected officials, programme administrators, funding agency leaders, etc.) to position us favourably in relevant public debates and decisions.
- Representing SAB in external bodies: Actively represent SAB within relevant professional organisations, clusters, industry associations, think tanks and working groups, at regional, national and international level, and voice our positions on strategic topics (innovation, aeronautics, defence, public funding, regulation), in line with Safran Group's positions.
- Internal coordination and strategic alignment: Act as the interface between SAB and Safran Group on all institutional matters. Coordinate internally with the Strategy, Commercial & Programmes (DSCP), R&T/Innovation (DINNO), Finance, Legal and Communications departments to ensure an integrated, consistent approach. Work closely with the International Development and Institutional Relations Department (DIRI – Développement International et Relations Institutionnelles) of Safran Group to align our initiatives with Group strategy and best practices.
- Internal strategic support and advice: Provide SAB's top management (and Group Management) with analyses and recommendations on the institutional environment (briefing notes, monitoringJob RequirementsYour technical

skills:
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Education:
You hold a Master's degree (Political Science, International Relations, Public Law, European Affairs or equivalent).
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Experience:
You have confirmed experience (5 years or more) in institutional relations/public affairs, ideally within an international industrial group or an institution linked to the aeronautics/defence sectors. You are familiar with public funding mechanisms (European R&T programmes, regional aid, offsets) and the institutional environment in Europe and Belgium.
- Technical and institutional knowledge: You have a solid grasp of industrial policy, aeronautics/defence regulation and R&T issues. You have a strong command of the international institutional landscape (EU, NATO, Belgian and French public funding ecosystems). You have a good understanding of the business models and technical concepts of the aeronautics sector, needed to build your credibility, both internally and with external contacts. Knowledge of Safran's compliance charters and procedures or equivalent (responsible lobbying, ethics) is a plus for a quick start in the role.
- Languages: You are fluent in French, Dutch and English, both spoken and written (used daily in an international context). Knowledge of other EU or NATO languages is an asset.
Your soft

skills:
- Excellent interpersonal

skills:
you easily and naturally build connections with people from all backgrounds.
- Big-picture thinking: you think strategically and across functions, and know how to navigate complex environments.
- Proactivity and entrepreneurial spirit: taking initiative and driving innovative projects motivates you.