Public Affairs Specialist

About us 
Topsoe is a leading global provider of technology and solutions for the energy transition. We combat climate change by helping our customers and partners achieve their decarbonization and emission reduction goals. We do so by focusing on the hard-to-electrify sectors, including heavy industry and long-distance transportation. 
Based on decades of scientific research and innovation, we offer world-leading solutions for transforming renewable resources into fuels and chemicals for a sustainable world, and for efficient and low-carbon fuel production and clean air.

We were founded in 1940 and are headquartered in Kongens Lyngby (Denmark), with over 2,800 employees serving customers all around the globe. Topsoe is a family-owned company with a mission to create value in the long-term. Learn more, visit www.topsoe.com.
 
Who we’re looking for
We are seeking a highly skilled Public Affairs Specialist to join our dynamic public affairs team in Topsoe Headquarters in Lyngby, Denmark. This role will focus on positioning Topsoe in regions such as Asia, Middle East and Africa to drive the fuel transition and secure business enabling framework conditions. You will be developing comprehensive understandings of political strategies and incentives that can drive Topsoe’s business as well as strengthen our government relations in these regions.

You will be working closely with Topsoe’s Power-to-X and Global Commercial businesses as well with our colleagues abroad to leverage our understanding of policy drivers and build relations in regions such as Asia, Middle East and Africa. You will have to travel with colleagues from our commercial organization to fulfill this role.   

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and experience with public affairs and stakeholder management in third countries and a keen appetite for translating commercial priorities into policy objectives. An understanding of public affairs management in Asia, Middle East or Africa and/or the energy transition will be considered a big plus.  

This role will report to the Head of Government Strategic Affairs, Therese Bording Hermann and the competencies required to successfully carry out these tasks would include:

1. Cross-cultural and diplomatic skills to build and maintain strong relationships with key government officials, state-owned enterprises, and influential stakeholders in Asia, the Middle East and Africa, leveraging political and cultural understanding.
2. Strong analytic skills to navigate political landscapes, analyse trends and government priorities, and negotiate effectively to align business interests with regulatory frameworks and local policies.
3. Collaboration and Communication skills to work closely with Topsoe´s commercial teams, aligning strategies with business objectives, and communicate complex political and regulatory matters to ensure understanding and support for Topsoe’s solutions.

What you’ll bring

• Minimum 7-10 years’ experience in public affairs, including stakeholder management and agenda setting with preference for knowledge of and experience in the energy sector
• Proven ability to collaborate and manage stakeholders across different teams internally and multiple branch organizations and alliances externally
• Strong analytical mindset and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills especially in English, including the ability to synthesize complex topics into clear and simple messages for internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and to lead complex initiatives
• Master’s degree in relevant field such as political science, law, or business 
• Experience from working with public affairs in third countries and/or within the energy transition is considered a big plus. 

Why join us
You will find a supportive and multi-cultural environment where the emphasis is on teamwork, continuous improvement, trust, and a passion for jobs well done. You will collaborate with various departments and stakeholders across the globe and spearhead initiatives that align with our commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility, while supporting Topsoe’s ambition to drive the fuel transition. By leading Topsoe’s engagement with global platforms, alliances and multilateral organizations, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape global policy frameworks for a faster energy transition and greener future.

How you can apply
If you would like to be part of a team of skilled and professional colleagues in an informal organization, please submit your application and resume in English and enclose a copy of your references through our website www.topsoe.com.

We will review applications as they come in, so hurry up and apply if you are interested in this position.

To ensure a secure and trustworthy work environment, our recruitment process may include background checks and criminal record requests.

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