GREEN PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER FOR STRING

GREEN PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER FOR STRING

Are you a quick-thinking, efficient political aficionado with experience from both the private and public domain? Do you want to influence the green transition in northern Europe and be pivotal to our region becoming Europe's leading green megaregion?

Then come and join us as STRING's new Public Affairs Manager.

STRING is a political member organisation, representing 14 cities, regions and municipalities from Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, who work together to drive green growth and become Europe's leading megaregion. To achieve that, STRING drives political work and initiates projects within two main areas: Advocating for sustainable transport infrastructure, and creating a strong green growth agenda in Northern Europe.

STRING works at all levels of governance, both regional, national, international and with the EU institutions – and an important part of our remit is to bring together actors from the political, academic and business sphere to and strengthen cross border cooperation in our four member countries. We like to say that we have three main methods of achieving what we want: Political advocacy and coordination, projects, such as green infrastructure, and network - our own, those we initiate, and those of our stakeholders.

YOUR ROLE

As Green Public Affairs Manager for STRING, you will work in the Secretariat, which is responsible for coordinating STRING’s projects, initiatives, communication, events and political visions, and making them happen. We are based in central Copenhagen. Your main role will be to help shape and lead our Green Public Affairs effort in our four member countries Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Germany, as well as in Brussels, and translating our narrative into political advocacy in political forums, at meetings and events, and in the press.

With significant traction for our ideas in later years, STRING has made enormous progress in driving a collective green agenda for its members, and has several sustainable transport and infrastructure projects both behind it and in progress. It is therefore essential to the role that you have both public and private experience and understand how industries emerge, work and can be enhanced - and what policies might support them.

The Green Public Affairs Manager will primarily work with our Managing Director as well as our Policy Director, to identify needed action points and prepare position papers and presentations, and will frequently represent STRING as speaker or participant at various political events and conferences in both the public and private sector.

Also, you will coordinate closely with our Head of Communications, who organises STRING's participation in political events and meetings, and communicates the strategic STRING narrative.

YOUR PRIMARY WORK WILL INVOLVE:

• Implementing a Public Affairs action plan for STRING's strategic Green Hub track,
• Identifying stakeholders and important events in relation to the PA plan and secure participation and influence at meetings and events,
• Identifying and influencing relevant policies for the STRING agenda, with a main focus on green technologies, and cross-border political advocacy and alignment,
• Stakeholder management, including building networks and maintaining good relations to relevant stakeholders and authorities, including STRING members and private actors,
• Preparing position papers, presentations and consultations,
• Cooperate with our Head of Communications to push the agenda on our key topics; the STRING region as a leading green megaregion and Green Hub,
  

YOUR PROFILE

STRING has a small Secretariat with a large political mandate. As such, we are looking for a true self-starter with high integrity and flexibility, who can easily adjust to the fast-paced and often frequently changing climate of a political secretariat.

WE THINK YOU ARE:

• Energetic and fast-thinking - quick to translate a political idea into tangible action,
• Analytical and creative in equal measure - your organise your way into action and translate your ideas into plans,
• Known for leaving a lasting impressions - your employer will be very sad to see you go,
• A firm believer in the power of politics and working together - and wanting to do your bit,
  

WE NEED YOU TO BE:

• An excellent communicator with exceptional written and spoken English, and fluency in one of the Scandinavian languages. A working level of German is beneficial,
• Likeable and a natural networker with deep stakeholder management experience. You know how to get in and forge relevant relationships across sectors and jurisdictions,
• A self-starter with proven experience in delivering on targets,
• Well versed in the political engine of Brussels, and with solid business and technical acumen. You've seen what effect of politics, policy and regulation has on business - and you know what doesn't work,
• Imaginative in your approach to problem-solving,
• Professional at all times, with excellent communication and presentation - but also knowing when to apply humour and a more relaxed attitude,
• Friendly and personable by nature with strong integrity.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-3 years working experience working with Public Affairs issues from industry or public organisations such as national parliament, government department or a public affairs agency, or corporate business, trade organisations, or other industry cooperation within transport and/or green tech.
• A relevant degree within political science or business administration, or equivalent work experience.
  

A substantial amount of travelling activity is to be expected, particularly within Denmark, and to Sweden, Norway, Germany and Brussels in relation to meetings and events. In return, we can offer you a highly varied, flexible and interesting opportunity, where you will be encouraged to grown and shape your own position, surrounded by competent, supportive and lighthearted colleagues in the heart of Copenhagen.

Does this sound like you?

Please follow the link below to submit your application, no later than 4 November, 2022.

If you would like to hear more about the position, please contact Managing Director Thomas Becker on [email protected] or +45 2961 7010.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION:

• Start date: As soon as possible
• 37,5 hour a week contract, with your base on Nørregade 7b, Copenhagen
• STRING is technically an administrative part of Region Zealand, which means that you will be employed by Region Zealand in accordance with Danish labour law.
• Working language is English or Scandinavian.
• Salary to be negotiated according to Danish Region’s guidelines.