Governmental Affairs Manager

As Governmental Affairs Manager – EU, you will be responsible for anticipating, analysing, and managing EU and EU Member State public policy developments that impact our steel processing and downstream manufacturing activities.

Acting as a strategic partner to the business, you will translate regulatory and policy developments into clear business implications, support decision-making on investment and competitiveness, mitigate regulatory and trade risks, and strengthen the company’s positioning as a trusted and credible industrial stakeholder in Europe.

1. EU Policy & Regulatory Monitoring

• Monitor and analyse EU and EU Member State legislative and regulatory developments impacting steel processing and downstream manufacturing, including trade, industrial policy, climate, energy, infrastructure and product regulation.
• Translate regulatory developments into clear business implications, including effects on short- and medium-term targets, investment planning, competitiveness and operational performance.
• Provide timely alerts, briefings and executive-level impact assessments to support senior management and Board decision-making.

2. Advocacy & Government Engagement

• Develop and implement EU governmental affairs and advocacy strategies aligned with company priorities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with EU institutions, Member State authorities, industry associations, business coalitions and relevant civil society stakeholders.
• Represent the company in public consultations, hearings, policy roundtables and industry forums.
• Support and prepare C-level engagement with policymakers, including site visits, official delegations and high-level meetings.
• Ensure consistent, credible and impactful advocacy messaging across all EU engagements.

3. Trade, Competitiveness & Industrial Policy (EU Focus)

• Lead and coordinate EU positioning on trade defence instruments, market access issues and level-playing-field topics affecting steel and downstream products.
• Coordinate with internal legal, trade and customs teams on trade risk mitigation, supply chain resilience and competitiveness.
• Engage with industry associations and coalitions to promote fair competition and strong EU industrial capabilities.

4. Manufacturing, Infrastructure & Incentives (EU Focus)

• Monitor and assess EU industrial policy instruments, including manufacturing incentives, infrastructure and construction requirements, and local sourcing rules.
• Support engagement with authorities on investment, expansion, permitting and long-term EU footprint considerations.
• Provide strategic input on site selection, expansion projects and long-term manufacturing presence in Europe.

5. Sustainability & Regulatory Alignment (EU Focus)

• Work closely with sustainability and operations teams on EU climate, energy and environmental regulation affecting steel processing.
• Support policy positioning on decarbonisation pathways, energy sourcing, cost competitiveness, circularity and materials efficiency.
• Ensure alignment between EU advocacy positions and the company’s global sustainability commitments.

6. Internal Advisory & Strategic Support

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management and business leaders on EU public policy matters.
• Coordinate cross-functional input to develop coherent EU policy positions.
• Support near-, mid- and long-term strategic planning by assessing policy-driven risks and opportunities.
• Prepare executive briefings, one-pagers and presentations for leadership and the Board.