• Job Description

  Req#: 357872

  Job Title

  Head of Public & Government Affairs

  Job Description

  About Signify

  Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.

  At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.

  Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world. You light the way.

  More about the role

  Signify is in a leading position as the lighting industry transitions from conventional to LED technologies and now moves toward connected lighting. We are looking for an experienced Head of Public & Government Affairs , who reports to the CEO Netherlands & Global Business Leader LED and is based in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. The geographical area of responsibility is Netherlands/Benelux. Are you passionate about public affairs and government relations and bring commercial savviness, then we would love to hear from you!

  More about you

  The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to engage with the public, government officials’ policy makers and other stakeholders to promote the company's interests and objectives.

  Given our extensive corporate, manufacturing, R&D and commercial operations in the Netherlands, maintaining close relations with regional (e.g. Brainport) and national government stakeholders is crucial. You will particularly be responsible for all monitoring and advocating policies and issues related to Signify’s corporate activities and fiscal instruments for innovation. You support the CEO of Signify NL and play a key part in external engagement with public and private leaders while driving our innovative storytelling. You will close collaborate with the Netherlands management team, Signify’s external communications, and relevant corporate, business, and operations functions.

  Public Affairs & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Develop and implement strategies to engage with public officials, policymakers, and stakeholders at regional (e.g. Brainport) and national levels to promote Signify’s interests and objectives.

  • Represent Signify in external engagements, including trade associations, advisory boards, and industry groups (e.g., VNO-NCW, FME, Brainport).

  • Coordinate advocacy efforts with industry associations and partners.

  Policy Monitoring & Advocacy

  • Monitor and analyze public policy issues and legislative developments impacting Signify’s corporate activities and innovation-related fiscal instruments.

  • Advocate for favorable policies and recommend appropriate responses to senior management.

  Communication & External Representation

  • Collaborate with the Communication Specialist to prepare and distribute communication materials, including press releases, speeches, and presentations.

  • Organize and participate in public events, meetings, and hearings to represent the company's interests and enhance its reputation.

  Internal Collaboration & Strategic Support

  • Support the President of Signify NL in external engagements and contribute to innovative storytelling.

  • Collaborate closely with the Netherlands management team, external communications, and relevant corporate, business, and operations functions to align public affairs strategies with company objectives.

  Candidate profile

  You have a university or applied sciences level in public and government affairs. In addition, you bring following experiences and competencies:

  • Significant experience in government affairs, with a relevant network (a.o. in The Hague and Brussels)

  • Excellent diplomacy, interpersonal, and communication skills, and a high level of integrity

  • Ability to build and interact with stakeholder networks (governments, NGO’s, trade partners, peer companies)

  • Influencing skills on the position of the industry, or position/policies of a government

  • Understanding of sustainability and knowledge with experience in this dimension

  • Charismatic, extravert, approachable with an inclusive style

  • Able to work with different organization levels (minister but also assistant of ministers)

  Everything we’ll do for you

  You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 30,000+ people.

  We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce representing 99 nationalities, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together.

  Come join us, and together we can light the way.

• About the company

  Signify NV, formerly known as Philips Lighting NV, is a Dutch multinational lighting corporation formed in 2016 as a result of the spin-off of the lighting division of Philips.

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