Job Description:

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Director Engagement and International Affairs Europe

The job holder As part of the C&EA Europe team will work to promote and protect bp's reputation in continental Europe, identify and capture business value, and mitigate non-technical risks via strong customer relationships and coordinated communications and external affairs plans. They will ensure EU policy positions are effectively developed, networked and communicated. This position will ensure that trusted links are made between customers important to bp's business aspirations in Europe - particularly in the EU institutions and Brussels trade associations by working closely with the bp businesses and central teams to ensure policy alignment, delivery of business priorities and clear communications and advocacy; to deliver bp's strategy in Europe.

In this role You will:

• Maintain and develop relationships with key officials in Brussels institutions including the European Parliament, Commission, Council, NGOs, think tanks and other EU institutions.
• Help coordinate bp's trade association representation in Brussels and across Europe to ensure issues are well coordinated and aligned with bp strategy; identify new associations and partners to build partnerships that support the transition.
• Working closely with business leads to coordinate bp's response to new EU legislative packages, and help develop key external relationships supporting junior team members develop skills meaningful for external engagement and relationship building
• .Act as the central tag in the Europe region on international affairs - monitoring and engaging on key issues such as sanctions, trade policy, EU relations with US / China and other geopolitical issues impacting bp businesses
• Lead on the emerging important issue of security, in particular critical energy infrastructure - closely linking in with SVP Intelligence, Security and Crisis Management on emerging legislation. In this capacity develop a trusted link with key relationships in NATO
• Be the key link in Brussels on the developments of key gas issues such as discussions on infrastructure, gas storage. Work closely with the bp business development teams on gas in support of business opportunities in Caspian, Central Europe and East Med
• Lead on the important issue of methane - particular in the emerging issue of the importer requirements that have been a priority issue for bp's trading businesses
• Act as the central tag for bp in Eurogas and the International Oil and Gas Producers Association

What You will need to be successful:

• Post graduate qualifications in international relations
• Post graduate qualification in security / military studies an advantage
• Minimum 15 years professional experience in the area of external / international affairs in the field of energy in a corporate setting
• Extensive experience in working in trade/business associations
• Deep knowledge of EU legislative process and the workings of the Brussels institutions
• Existing external relationships with EU institutions, European Governments and International Organisations
• Proficiency in English, French and Spanish is crucial

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees' lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, excellent retirement benefits, among others

Travel Requirement
Some travel may be required with this role, this is negotiable

Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:
Advocacy, Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Brand visual standards, Campaigning, Channel Management, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Content Design, Creating and measuring impact, Crisis Communications, Digital Communication, Digital fluency, Employee Engagement, Influencing, Issues and Policy Management, Listening, Market Trends, Performance Consulting, Presenting, Social Impact Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Writing skills

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

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