thyssenkrupp Steel is one of the world's leading manufacturers of flat carbon steel and stands for innovations in steel, high-quality products for advanced and demanding applications, and sustainable, resource-conserving production. Steel employs around 27,000 people and is Germany's biggest flat steel producer, producing around 11 million tonnes of crude steel a year. The range of services extends from customer-specific material solutions to material-related services.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and execute thyssenkrupp Steel’s EU government affairs strategy on climate, decarbonization, and circular economy
• Lead advocacy and engagement on EU climate policy, circular economy initiatives, green steel labeling, environmental product requirements, and related regulatory matters
• Represent thyssenkrupp Steel in discussions with policymakers, advocacy groups, industry partners, associations, and in external meetings, working groups, and conferences
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with EU institutions, stakeholders, and industry networks to advance policy objectives
• Collaborate with the Group Head of Climate Policy and internal teams to develop and align policy positions with business objectives and communicate updates to senior management
• Draft and coordinate position papers, policy briefs, consultation responses, legislative amendment proposals, and presentations for internal and external audiences

Your Profile

• 5–8 years of EU public affairs experience in relevant policy areas, with a well-established network of contacts in Brussels
• Strong knowledge of climate policy, circular economy, and EU legislative processes
• Proven ability to build and collaborate with strategic alliances, coalitions, trade groups, and stakeholder partnerships to advance policy goals
• Strategic mindset with a proactive, results-oriented approach, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and diplomatic skills with strong relationship management capabilities
• Verbal and written fluency in English and German required; additional languages are an advantage
• EU citizenship or valid work authorization for Belgium required

At thyssenkrupp Steel, you will find the freedom to broaden your horizons: thanks to flexible working time models, teams with an international composition and a wide range of individual training opportunities.We give top priority to health and safety in the workplace. We enable all employees working for us to act in a safety and health-conscious manner.

Cooperation between colleagues and respect in dealing with one another – you will find this with us for over 200 years. If this is as important to you as it is to us, please apply now.