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Regulatory Affairs Adviser Vorwerk & Co.KG

Established in Wuppertal (Germany) in 1883 and now a global player, Vorwerk & Co. KG is a family-owned, highly diversified industrial group. Vorwerk’s core business is the direct selling of innovative, top-of-the-range household appliances and cosmetics developed and produced within the group. Vorwerk’s portfolio also contains banking and leasing activities, facility management services and carpet manufacturing. Vorwerk generated a business volume of 2.372 billion Euros in 2010 and operates in 66 countries. Worldwide there are more than 623,000 people working with Vorwerk, of whom about 22,000 are employees and around 601,000 are self-employed sales advisers distributing Vorwerk’s products.

In order to support the Vice President Regulatory Affairs and Head of the Brussels Office in his day-to-day lobbying activities, we are looking for a full time Regulatory Affairs Adviser.

The role is varied and encompasses a variety of responsibilities. The primary tasks will be to:

  • Monitor and provide intelligence on EU legislative and policy developments in relevant areas, including consumer protection, ecodesign, energy labeling, customer financing and labour law;
  • Assist in planning lobbying activity and in developing Vorwerk’s positioning and recommendations;
  • Assist in establishing and maintaining fruitful contacts with EU Institutions, industry associations and other stakeholders;
  • Liaise with Vorwerk’s divisions and businesses operating in European countries on relevant EU and national regulatory affairs issues;
  • Liaise with external public affairs consultants;
  • Ensure maintenance and timely updating of Vorwerk’s internal lobbying website;
  • Assist in co-ordinating the lobbying activities of Vorwerk’s businesses at national level;
  • Assume responsibility for the administrative management of the Brussels office and the administrative co-ordination with Vorwerk’s headquarters in Germany.

The position involves moderate levels of travel within Europe and offers the opportunity to develop personal and professional skills in a stimulating and dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years experience in EU Affairs, gathered in a company’s representation office, a trade association, a public affairs consultancy or within the EU institutions (preferably the European Parliament). A university degree in political sciences or in law is required, as well as a perfect command of written and spoken English and German. Knowledge of any other European language, ideally French, Italian or Spanish, would be an asset.

Other required skills are:

  • A good understanding of EU Institutions and how EU legislation is developed and of stakeholder engagement in Brussels;
  • Familiarity with internal market / consumer protection or energy efficiency issues;
  • Strong analytical and organisational skills with an eye for detail;
  • Excellent drafting skills as the role will involve the preparation of background briefings, position papers and other forms of external communication;
  • Self-starter, capable of taking initiative and working independently once overall objectives are known;
  • Confidence and good interpersonal skills to deal with decision-makers and other stakeholders;
  • Ability to work in a small team (2 persons), reliability and flexibility as to tasks and competing demands/pressures;
  • High degree of computer literacy (MS Office suite and maintenance of website).

To apply, please send a copy of your CV along with a covering letter, including current remuneration by 23 September 2011 to Mr. Pierre Chalançon, Vice President Regulatory Affairs, Vorwerk & Co KG, Representation to the EU, Rue Montoyer 47, 1000 Brussels or email: pierre.chalancon@vorwerk.de

We offer an attractive working environment in an international setting. The remuneration package will be competitive and commensurate with the experience of the selected candidate.

Further information about Vorwerk & Co KG can be found on www.vorwerk.com.