Government Affairs Manager

Position: Government Affairs Manager (m/f/d)

Company: Elsevier

Location: Berlin, hybrid

About us

Elsevier is a global information analytics company that helps institutions and professionals progress science, advance healthcare and improve performance for the benefit of humanity. We serve the research, academic and clinical communities through the application of technology and analytics to content. In this way, we empower those communities to contribute to social progress, to enhance human well-being and to share and expand the breadth of human knowledge.

About the Role

The Germany Government Affairs Manager will support the Head of Government Affairs DACH in shaping and delivering the government affairs programmed in Germany and neighboring countries with a particular focus on Poland. The role will be based in Berlin. The most important policy areas are: artificial intelligence, intellectual property, privacy and data protection, science and research, digitization and health.  

Responsibilities:

• Developing high-quality working relationships with colleagues in a wide variety of corporate level and business divisions functions at all levels of seniority and a strong understanding of RELX's portfolio of businesses.

• Liaising and working with the wider RELX Government Affairs team to share information and best practices and ensuring appropriate alignment of engagement strategies across jurisdictions.

• Identifying and monitoring German public policy developments that have the potential to impact on the company's operations and priorities;

• As directed, extending this remit to other neighboring markets with a particular focus in Poland;

• Supporting engagement with ministers and senior government officials and preparing briefing materials as required;

• Coordinating and preparing written submissions, such as responses to government consultations and Parliamentary enquiries;

• Building positive networks and alliances with a wide range of stakeholders (e.g. think tanks, other companies) relevant to the company's policy agenda.

• Working with RELX's external political consultancies.

Qualifications:

• 2 – 3 years' experience in a public policy environment, demonstrating a clear understanding of the intersection of business and government and experience in navigating political processes and parliamentary systems to advance an advocacy agenda.

• A strong interest and background in at least one major area of policy interest to RELX: i.e. copyright, data, research and technology.

• Proven excellence in written and oral communication.

• Some level of engagement with government institutions would be preferable

• Fluency in German and English, Polish would be an asset.

• The ability to balance the need to be an engaged team player and be a self-starting, initiative taker.

• Comfortable with complexity and able to operate within different company cultures.

• Intellectually curious, diplomatic and robust.

• A keen willingness to learn, develop professionally and to take on new challenges.

Work in a way that works for you:

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working for you:

We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Flexible Working

• Vacation (30 days)

• Maternity Leave

• Deutschlandticket

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