Senior Public Affairs Manager

About the Role

The Public Affairs division at 1&1 AG, with offices in Berlin and Brussels, operates at the interface of politics, business, regulation, and the critical issues surrounding digital transformation. In a geopolitical and dynamically regulated landscape, the team actively advocates for innovation-friendly and competitive frameworks, focusing primarily on telecommunications, data, and cybersecurity. The role involves shaping political discussions around digital sovereignty and future-proof digital infrastructure across Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and nurture strong relationships with political decision-makers and relevant stakeholders at federal and state levels, expanding your strategic network.
• Manage the content and strategy of political meetings and appointments, including preparation and follow-up.
• Develop and oversee targeted public affairs strategies within your assigned topics.
• Analyze and monitor political and regulatory developments, particularly legislative procedures and regulatory activities, deriving actionable options.
• Prepare well-founded positions and statements in close collaboration with relevant corporate units and departments, representing these to political stakeholders.
• Ensure regular and tailored reporting on political developments.
• Represent the company in associations, committees, and at political or industry events.
• Design and manage external events and political formats.

Qualifications and Experience

• Completed master's degree in economics, political science, law, or a comparable qualification.
• Several years of relevant professional experience in political advocacy, whether in companies, associations, institutions, or political settings.
• Proven expertise in engaging with political institutions at the federal and/or state level, along with a strong network of political decision-makers.
• Preferably experienced in the European regulatory environment or collaboration with EU institutions.
• Strong strategic insight with the capacity to identify, interpret, and translate political and regulatory changes into concrete recommendations early.
• Excellent analytical skills to clearly prepare complex topics for different audiences.
• Team player with strong stakeholder management skills; adept at aligning diverse company interests and presenting them consistently externally.
• Experience confidently representing corporate positions to political decision-makers and negotiating within the political arena.
• High political judgment, discretion, and sensitivity in handling confidential matters.
• Great self-responsibility, structured working style, and strong prioritization abilities for simultaneous topics.
• Excellent communication skills with a confident and persuasive presence.
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• A supportive community of team players.
• Trust-based working hours with flexible scheduling and the option to work up to 40% remotely.
• Multiple online and offline professional development opportunities.
• Discounts on 1&1 products and various leisure activities.
• On-site company restaurant.
• Free beverages and fresh fruit.
• Subsidized company bike program.