The
EU Affairs Policy & Communications Manager aims to shape and influence EU aviation policy, engaging directly with key political institutions and decision-makers across the European Union and its Member States. Their mission is to advocate for and advance the Lufthansa Group's interests, fostering strong relationships and mutual understanding with EU and national institutions.
Tasks
You will be responsible for the following:
- Maintain regular contact and build networks with parliamentary staff in Germany and Brussels, EU Member State representatives, government agencies, associations, press, and media
- Monitor and assess communication from EU institutions, evaluating relevance for LHG, political, and reputational risks
- Brief board members on corporate policy topics, including preparing speeches, correspondence, and communication for decision-makers
- Develop and distribute press releases, social media posts, and professional position papers
- Represent LHG in relevant working groups and meetings
- Plan and host events, campaigns, presentations, lectures, and panels
Requirements
You should meet the following requirements:
- A Master’s degree or equivalent, ideally in politics, law, European studies, economics, journalism, or communications
- Solid background in communications, journalism, politics, or within EU institutions or government services
- Strong understanding of the EU and German legislative processes, as well as a grasp of economics and politics
- C2 level in both German and English (native or near-native), with a third language as a plus
- Credible, professional, with a confident and polished demeanor
- Skilled at simplifying and conveying complex ideas, with an exceptional flair for language and writing
- Able to craft compelling presentations and clear briefings
- Capable of thinking across divisions and seeing the bigger picture
- Ready for evening functions and frequent travel
Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application.
Company
The Lufthansa Group is an aviation group with operations worldwide. It plays a leading role in its European home market. It plays a leading role in its European home market. With 96,677 employees, the Lufthansa Group generated revenue of EUR 35,442m in the financial year 2023. Deutsche Lufthansa AG is organized into the business segments Network Airlines, Point-to-Point Airlines, the Aviation Services segment with the business segments Logistics, MRO and the other companies and Group functions.
