Head of Government Affairs

Founded in North America in 1892, Olin now employs around 7,400 people in 15 countries.

Our employees are the foundation of our success. Olin stands for diversity, integrity and fairness in our dealings with one another. We think and act responsibly and sustainably.

We are always on the lookout for talented employees so that the chemistry continues to be right in the future.

Join our team as...

**Head of Government Affairs - International**

**Germany (Olin office location Schwalbach/Frankfurt Rhein-Main area or Berlin) or other locations also**

The role will report to Olin’s Vice President - Global Government Affairs. Head of Government Affairs International will protect, maintain and enhance the organization’s reputation with government stakeholders and influencers by acting as a regular interface and communicator for the organization with various government personnel and the trade associations that represent it.

This is a professional who interacts with elected and career officials, trade association representatives, lobbyists and the organization’s executives and managers to exchange information about the organization and its interests and concerns. This role will contribute to the definition of issues and preparation of action plans to protect and enhance Olin’s business in the region.

The Head of Government Affairs - International will proactively identify potential areas of regulatory or legislative opportunity or concern and collaborate with the business to develop and implement appropriate strategies and solutions taking into account long-term and short-term business goals and considerations.

**What challenges can you expect?**
- Working closely with regional business and site operational leaders, manage international government affairs function to ensure Olin’s interests are represented effectively with government personnel
- Advise business leaders on pertinent policy, regulatory and legislative matters with a focus on delivering solutions that enable the businesses to deliver their strategies
- Work closely with trade association representatives, lobbyists and outside counsel to assure that they are representing Olin’s interests effectively
- Monitor and analyze pending legislation and regulations that may impact the organization’s operations and alert/advise management
- Analyze alternatives and recommends appropriate action; assist in the development of legislative and regulatory strategy
- Plan and coordinate an appropriate contact program between government representatives and senior representatives of the organization; engage plant and division staff on key issues as needed
- Prepare position papers, provide input to news releases and plant promotional materials and work closely with organization’s public affairs representatives on matters relating to government affairs
- Advocates organization’s position with government representatives
- Maintain communication links
- Assist plants to develop and implement government relations outreach activities and strategies

**How do you convince us**?**
- Degree from a continental European university; other postgraduate degrees including law degree would be a plus
- Minimum seven years government and/or government affairs experience; experience inhouse with a multinational company would be a plus
- Prior experience with the chemical industry regulation and policy preferred
- Fluency in written and spoken English and German (each at least level C1) required; any additional languages a plus
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively with people from multi-functional and diverse backgrounds with a strong awareness of and sensitivity to cultural differences
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations
- Ability to write reports and business correspondence
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from all levels of management, employees and vendors
- Uncompromising integrity
- Demonstrated success in leading and collaborating in cross-functional and -business projects
- Ability to develop and execute short and long-range project plans and effectively communicate information to diverse work groups
- Ability to solve critical issues in fast-paced environment with time-sensitive deadlines
- Ability to develop strong business relationships with all levels of organizations, including senior level executives
- Requires positive, competitive, confident personality with strongly developed persuasive skills
- Strong interpersonal skills including diplomacy and patience
- Demonstrated skills in organization, problem identification and resolution at both a strategic and functional level
- Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple projects and set priorities
- Ability to work in a multi-team environment
- The ability to travel on a frequent base

**What we offer**:

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