Stellenangebot (Senior) Policy Advisor EU Communications (w/m/d)
Society. Politics. Economy.
The German Insurance Association (GDV) is the umbrella organisation of insurers in Germany. We represent the interests of an exciting, efficient and diverse industry vis-à-vis parliament, government and the public – at national, EU and international levels.
For our EU and International Department, we are looking for an ambitious and engaging (Senior) Policy Adviser EU Communications based in Brussels, Belgium. As part of the EU and International Affairs team of GDV, (Senior) Policy Adviser Communications will be an essential part of our team representing the interests of our members towards EU and international institutions, supervisors and other stakeholders. In close cooperation with the team in Brussels and the Competence Centre for Communications in Berlin, the (Senior) Policy Adviser EU Communications will contribute to GDV’s strategic communications and public affairs engagement at national, EU and international level.
The (Senior) Policy Adviser EU Communications will join a motivated team in Brussels and report directly to the Head of EU and International Affairs.
We are offering
What you can look forward to
- As part of the EU and International Affairs Team of GDV, the Senior Policy Adviser EU Communications contributes to the organisation’s communication strategy and supports the advocacy and public affairs plan.
- Creating and contributing to various communication formats, e.g., member newsletters, publications, social media and blogs and articles.
- Consulting the the EU and International Affairs team to enhance effective and efficient engagement and creating positive externalities between public affairs and communications.
- Identify relevant topics and key messages to position GDV effectively towards policymakers, regulators and stakeholders.
- Working closely with GDV’s Communications Department to drive the organisation’s communications strategy from an EU perspective.
- Undertaking all duties in line with GDV’s policies and procedures and all its legal obligations and other duties as may reasonably be required by GDV.
Your skillset
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in communications, PR or Media.
- University degree or equivalent practical experience, ideally in a field associated with communications.
- Strong interest in political and regulatory developments and a desire to learn about the insurance industry.
- Well-developed administrative, organisational, time management & planning skills that deliver quality work in line with tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated strategic shareholder and stakeholder communications.
- Ability to create and support productive working relationships, working collaboratively both internally and externally.
- Personal drive and integrity and ability to demonstrate initiative when managing issues and projects.
- Proficiency in German.