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Senior Public Affairs and Government Relations Advisor
Manufacturing
Lausanne, Switzerland
Permanent ⁄ £80000 - £90000
Updated April 20, 2012
This is a great opportunity to work with a well know organisation based in Switzerland. The Senior Public Affairs and Government Relations Advisor will have various responsibilities that range from monitoring, information, strategic counselling and advocacy activities, including the preparation of internal reports and information documents regarding laws and regulatory issues, as well as the planning, the coordination of related government relations activities for the Europe, Middle East and Africa Team. Other responsibilities will include:
-Represent and defend interests.
-Mapping and monitoring regulatory and legislation development.
-Government Relations & Advocacy: Influence the development of legislation and policy affecting our products individually as a company or through industry associations.
-European lobbying activities & assistance to local region.
-Support in the development, coordination and delivery of communication tools for internal and external stakeholders, including distributor networks, allies and governments.
Who we're looking for
The sort of person we are looking for is someone ideally with a background in the transport, retail or energy sectors. This is a very influential role and carries a large amount of responsibility being the only Public Affairs position in Europe for the organisation.
Education, Background & Experience<BR>-Bilingual: French and English
-University degree in Public Relations, Politics or Communications.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
-Experience with the European Institutions
-Ability to appropriately research and process technical and complex public and confidential information.
- Extensive-working knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, FileMaker, and related software packages.
Profile
-Excellent communication and presentation skills, both oral and written
-Excellent multiple project coordination capabilities working to strict timelines
-Excellent reporting skills
-Team player
About our client
Our client is a well known organisation in the retail sector based in Switzerland.
What's on offer
Between £80,000-£90,000 (120,000-130,000CHF)
With an excellent benefits package including 6% company bonus.
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on 020 7831 2000.
Job Ref: 13213111
Your application will be sent to Charlie Empson.
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