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Senior Manager, Europe: Government & Public Affairs, Education Sector (m/f/d)

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Customer Relations
    Government & Politics
  • Munich

AI generated summary

  • You must have proven government and public affairs experience, strong prioritization skills, a background in education, and fluency in English and German; additional languages are a plus.
  • You will monitor education policy trends, develop advocacy strategies, engage policymakers, collaborate across teams, and lead partnerships to enhance LEGO Education's impact in Europe.

Requirements

  • Proven ability to drive government and public affairs programmes, with experience in achieving public policy objectives and delivering outcomes within global or local organisations or government institutions.
  • High integrity, prioritizing the best interests of the company and children, and capable of working independently with strong prioritisation skills.
  • Excellent collaborator with success in matrix organizations, adopting a One Team approach, and possessing a robust network, combined with the ability to establish relationships with governments, and other external partners.
  • Background and strong interest in education, early childhood, STEAM development, curriculum, and assessment, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Preferred studies in public policy, government affairs, law, education, or related fields, though equivalent experience is considered. Language skills required sophisticated English and German, with additional European languages (French, Italian, or Spanish) as a bonus.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor, analyse, and disseminate legislative and policy trends on core public policy education issues in Europe important to LEGO Education and LEGO entities.
  • Develop and deploy a targeted European government affairs strategy, initially focusing on Germany, to advance policies supporting equitable access to high-quality education, emphasizing STEAM and hands-on learning through LEGO Education’s solutions.
  • Design, lead, and implement engagement events with policymakers, educators, and decision-makers in Germany and other key European markets (e.g., Spain and Italy) to drive advocacy efforts, support LEGO Group’s annual activations, and advance policy recommendations for learning through play.
  • Collaborate across LEGO Education, LEGO Brand entities, and internal functions to enhance corporate reputation and commercial objectives, reaching more children with hands-on learning in priority European markets.
  • Lead and optimise partnerships, associations, and coalitions to enhance LEGO Education’s impact and thought leadership, while developing strong relationships with political, regulatory, civil society, and business communities.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Senior Manager, Europe: Government & Public Affairs position?

The main focus is to provide outstanding stakeholder relationship management to advance policies supporting equitable access to high-quality education, emphasizing STEAM and hands-on learning, particularly in Germany and other key European markets.

What qualifications are preferred for this role?

Preferred studies include public policy, government affairs, law, education, or related fields; however, equivalent experience is also considered important.

What languages do candidates need to speak for this position?

Candidates are required to have sophisticated English and German language skills, with additional European languages such as French, Italian, or Spanish considered a bonus.

What type of experience is necessary for this role?

Candidates should have proven experience in driving government and public affairs programs, achieving public policy objectives, and delivering outcomes within global or local organizations or government institutions.

Is collaboration important for this position?

Yes, excellent collaboration is important, as the role requires establishing relationships with governments and other external partners and working in a matrix organization with a One Team approach.

What type of leave does the LEGO Group offer?

The LEGO Group offers enhanced paid leave options including Family Care Leave for important times.

Are there benefits related to wellness for employees?

Yes, the LEGO Group provides resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing, along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.

What is the work schedule like for this position?

The work schedule is hybrid, which means an average of 3 days per week in the office, with the specific policy and role eligibility discussed during the recruitment process.

Does the LEGO Group encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds?

Yes, the LEGO Group is committed to equal employment opportunity and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the team.

What is required for candidates engaged in roles with high interaction with children?

Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening as a condition of the offer.

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Mission & Purpose

We are the LEGO Group, the company behind the world’s most loved LEGO® bricks. Our brand name derived from the two Danish words Leg Godt, which mean “Play Well”. We’ve been sparking imaginations and inspiring the builders of tomorrow since 1932. This is our mission and what motivates our colleagues around the world every day. Today, we remain proudly family-owned with headquarters in Billund, Denmark. We have regional hubs in Boston, USA; London, UK; Shanghai, China; and Singapore, as well as 7 manufacturing facilities around the world. These places are home to 28,000+ colleagues in everything from design and engineering to digital technology and marketing. Together we learn, imagine and build – creating play experiences that are sold in over 130 countries worldwide. A purposeful and responsible global brand where creativity helps to inspire builders all around the world. Just imagine being part of that!