thyssenkrupp Steel is one of the world's leading manufacturers of flat carbon steel and stands for innovations in steel, high-quality products for advanced and demanding applications, and sustainable, resource-conserving production. Steel employs around 27,000 people and is Germany's biggest flat steel producer, producing around 11 million tonnes of crude steel a year. The range of services extends from customer-specific material solutions to material-related services.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and execute thyssenkrupp Steel’s EU government affairs strategy on climate, decarbonization, and circular economy
• Lead advocacy and engagement on EU climate policy, circular economy initiatives, green steel labeling, environmental product requirements, and related regulatory matters
• Represent thyssenkrupp Steel in discussions with policymakers, advocacy groups, industry partners, associations, and in external meetings, working groups, and conferences
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with EU institutions, stakeholders, and industry networks to advance policy objectives
• Collaborate with the Group Head of Climate Policy and internal teams to develop and align policy positions with business objectives and communicate updates to senior management
• Draft and coordinate position papers, policy briefs, consultation responses, legislative amendment proposals, and presentations for internal and external audiences

Your Profile

• 5–8 years of EU public affairs experience in relevant policy areas, with a well-established network of contacts in Brussels
• Strong knowledge of climate policy, circular economy, and EU legislative processes
• Proven ability to build and collaborate with strategic alliances, coalitions, trade groups, and stakeholder partnerships to advance policy goals
• Strategic mindset with a proactive, results-oriented approach, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and diplomatic skills with strong relationship management capabilities
• Verbal and written fluency in English and German required; additional languages are an advantage
• EU citizenship or valid work authorization for Belgium required

Applications are accepted exclusively via the online job portal.
If you have any questions about the advertised position or the application process, the HR team is available by email at [email protected] or by phone at +49 (0)203 523 23 23.

At thyssenkrupp Steel, you will find the freedom to broaden your horizons: thanks to flexible working time models, teams with an international composition and a wide range of individual training opportunities.We give top priority to health and safety in the workplace. We enable all employees working for us to act in a safety and health-conscious manner.

Cooperation between colleagues and respect in dealing with one another – you will find this with us for over 200 years. If this is as important to you as it is to us, please apply now.