Senior Expert m/f/t Public Affairs
and Communication

RWE AG, Essen, Germany (DE)
To start as soon as possible, Full time, Permanent

RWE AG comprises four operative segments – renewable energies, lignite and nuclear power, European electricity generation from gas, coal, hydropower and biomass as well as global energy trading – which together provide a solid foundation for the innovations of tomorrow. With a clear objective: We aim to be carbon-neutral by 2040

Your future plans

• Independent preparation of briefing documents for political talks and appearances by RWE Executive Board members in the political arena and, on this basis, development of content for further use in internal and external communications
• Preparation of the Group's political topics for investor relations and Supervisory Board communications
• Planning of public and non-public events with political opinion leaders in coordination with the RWE offices in Brussels and Berlin
• Analysis of and responsibility for current and future RWE memberships in clubs and associations and optimal positioning of the Group

Your powerful skills

• Degree, ideally in Economics, Business Administration, Political Science, Law or Linguistics
• Experience in energy policy and/or economics; ideally first experience in the political arena
• Very good command of written and spoken English and German
• Strong skills in preparing complex (energy) policy issues in a way that is appropriate for the target audience
• Convincing and obliging appearance towards internal and external stakeholders as well as communication and presentation skills
• Curiosity, team spirit and enjoyment of knowledge transfer
• Integrated view of communication and independent way of working
• Ability to give and receive criticism and interest in continuous professional and personal developmen

Benefits you can rely on

• Exciting array of challenging tasks in a department that works closely with the Executive Board of RWE AG
• Deeper insights into corporate political affairs and opportunity to play an active role in the strategic realignment of RWE AG
• Close collaboration within a motivated and communicative team which actively supports you in your professional and personal development
• Modern working environment with flexible working hours, whether at the modern RWE Campus or mobile to support your work-life balance

At RWE, you will find all the advantages of a large technology group. And some merits that are even more crucial: openness and real team work. For we are open to the future and are building on the strengths of each and every individual. We value his/her work and opinion; we listen, pursue active ideas management and engage in direct exchanges. Respect, appreciation and mutual trust are the hallmarks of cooperation within the international RWE team.