The German Broadband Association “BREKO” is the leading association of the telecommunications industry in Germany. With 540 member companies, we actively shape the digital future and advocate nationwide fiber-optic development and fair competition in the telecommunications market. Our 23-person strong team works innovatively and pragmatically – always with the aim of effectively representing our members` interests driving digital transformation.

For our European office in Brussels, we are looking for a

                                                                            Public Affairs Manager

Your resposibilities:

• Advocate for our members’ interests by engaging directly with EU institutions and policymakers
• Prepare position papers and statements in close coordination with member companies and other associations
• Build, maintain and expand our political network in Brussels 
• Represent the association in Brussels vis-à-vis the EU institutions as well as at events, working groups and in umbrella organisations
• Monitor and analyse European telecommunications and policy developments
• Plan, organise and implement events and dialogue formats
• Work closely with colleagues in our offices in Bonn and Berlin

Your profile:

• Successfully completed university degree with a specialisation in European Studies, Politics, Economics, Law or Administrative Sciences or a comparable qualification
• Professional experience in political advocacy or in the political environment
• Excellent Germand and English skills, both written and spoken
• Ideally initial experience in the telecommunications or digitale infrastructure sector
• Independet and structured way of working
• High reliability and a strong sense of responsibility
• Strong communication skills and the ability to express comlex topics clearly
• High social competence and enjoyment of working as part of a team

What we offer :

#Great working environment: Look forward to a modern workplace in the heart of Brussels and the opportunity to work indepently in a dynamic international setting
#Work-life-balance: combine work and leisure time thanks to our flexitime regulation and hybrid working
#Responsibility fom day one: Take ownership of your own topics and projects and contribute ideas that make a real difference
#Competitive remuneration: We offer a market-aligned salary package
#Professional development: We promote your professional and personal development
#Mobility support: Full reimbursement of your public transport (metro) costs

Become part of a motivated, forward-thinking team that shapes modern association work in an innvoative and future-oriented industry. We looking forward to fresh perspectives and new ideas stengthen our mission every day.

Applicants are asked to submit their updated CV in German via THIS LINK . 

If you have any questions, please contact Julia Neubauer-Rieke, via e-mail at neubauer-rieke@brekoverband.de or by phone at +49 176-30020904.

We look forward to receiving your application!