Copenhagen Infrastructure Service Company (CISC) - a service provider working exclusively for the global fund management company Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), is currently looking for an experienced Regulatory & Government Affairs Manager to join our office in Utrecht, the Netherlands.
The role
You will execute the regulatory and government affairs strategy and day-to-day policy and public affairs activities in the Netherlands, focusing on the Zeevonk joint-venture (50/50 CIP/Vattenfall). The joint venture has been awarded the Ijmuiden Ver beta offshore wind tender and will develop 2 GW offshore wind and 1GW of System Integration Flexible Assets (Power-To-X).
Related to Zeevonk Power-to-X, you will direct external advocacy efforts, outreach programs and initiatives in the Netherlands in support of the project goals. Furthermore, you will coordinate any wider CIP engagement and priorities with the relevant Dutch industry associations and most senior Dutch government officials. This role will collaborate extensively with counterparts in Vattenfall.
Working together with the senior managers across the Zeevonk project in the Netherlands, the Global Public Affairs and Communications team in CIP’s HQ in Copenhagen and other key stakeholders and partners, you will work to meet the organization’s goals and drive policy and regulatory change around offshore wind, renewable hydrogen, and other renewable technologies.
You will report to the Commercial Director Zeevonk JV in CISC, and you will collaborate closely with the Global Public Affairs and Communications team in Copenhagen.
The role would be based out of our office in Utrecht. Some days of travel should be expected. CISC is planning to move to offices in Amsterdam in Q1 2025.
Responsibilities will further consist of:
About you
You come with +15 years of experience in energy policy or economics; ideally experience in the Dutch political arena and have relevant degree, ideally in Public Policy, International Relations, Business Administration, Political Science, Law or similar.
Moreover, you are a confident leader and influencer, operating individually yet respectfully and collaboratively within wider regional and international structures. You have great knowledge and understanding of the policy landscape, and work with key external stakeholders including parliamentarians and civil servants to deliver our policy and public affairs activities.
We also look for the following in a candidate:
The process
Please apply online as soon as possible as applications will be processed on an ongoing basis. For questions related to the role, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at talent@cisc.dk. We do not consider CV's and Cover Letters sent by email. Please be aware of longer response time on your application due to summer holiday.
CISC’s commitment to diversity and inclusion
CISC is committed to securing a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels respected and heard. A diverse workforce allows CISC to achieve results through different approaches and solutions to task execution and problem solving. We want all our employees to have equal opportunities for personal growth and career opportunities regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability religion, nationality, and ethnicity.