REGULATORY AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS LEAD ITALY

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At Worldwide Recruitment Energy, a recruitment consultancy specializing in the renewable energy sector, we have successfully connected hundreds of professionals with a wide range of companies around the world. With offices in Spain, Italy, France, Mexico and Brazil, we lead the industry in attracting talent for Investment Funds, Portfolio Companies, Independent Power Producers (IPPs), Developers, Consultancies, Utilities, Equipment Manufacturers, EPC Contractors and O&M Companies in Solar PV, Onshore Wind, Offshore Wind, Biomass, Hydro, Energy Efficiency, Energy Storage and Hydrogen.

Missione

As Government Affairs Lead – Italy, you will:

• Actively tracking and analysing relevant legislation and policy proposals that impact primarily solar PV and storage.

• Working with central teams to develop policy positions and leading policy and regulatory changes and implementation to support company's mission.

• Development and implementation of advocacy strategies, in coordination with local needs and pre-agreed positions, including securing meetings and keeping regular interaction with public and private stakeholders.

• Support the business team in developing new business opportunities in the region, including ensuring excellent connections between company, grid operators and public institutions.

• Build company’s reputation as a solar leader and raise the profile of local teams by creating engaging content. Prepare executive briefing documents for both internal and external audiences.

• Leverage on and lead company participation in trade associations and building coalitions within the energy and renewable sectors. Manage the work of external resources such as consultants or agencies.

  
  
  

Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of the solar and renewables sector.

• Committed to working in a fast-paced environment with geographically diverse, global colleagues

• Ability to adapt and work in a different cultural environment, both operational and office based

• Demonstrated skills working with leadership; ability to interface with all levels of the organization required

• Qualifications

• University degree: economics/law/engineering/…

• Native in Italian and good level in English

Profilo

Experience

• Previous experience in renewables/solar energy in energy policy, consultancy, government affairs positions, strategic communication, or public authorities

• Proven track record of getting regulatory changes and implementation, successful interactions with policymakers, including ability to define, strategize, communicate, and deliver against business objectives

• Established network of contacts in the sector and in public administration

Personal qualities

• A team player and collaborator, being able to translate global and regional goals and ambitions into effective localized communication and advocacy strategies

• Excellent reporting, writing and presentation skills, and strong attention to detail. Ability to digest and summarize complex policy and legal issues

• Effective communication skills, both oral and written

• Ability to handle complex and highly ambiguous scopes of work, while effectively and efficiently prioritize work with minimal required supervision