Senior Public Affairs Specialist

We are representing a confidential cloud infrastructure organization in its search for a Senior Public Affairs Specialist based in Paris. Our client is building advanced AI and cloud solutions and requires a seasoned government-relations professional to support strategic engagement across France.

Responsibilities

• National government engagement: Support public affairs strategy across the Élysée, Matignon, relevant ministries, Parliament and central government agencies. Prepare leadership engagement with ministers, senior officials and parliamentarians.
• Regional and local engagement: Drive engagement in Hauts-de-France and Béthune with regional and departmental authorities, prefectures, municipalities, economic-development agencies, universities, workforce partners and community stakeholders. Develop initiatives that support local employment, skills, education and long-term trust.
• Infrastructure and regulatory support: Anticipate and address public affairs issues related to data-centre development, grid access, energy, permitting, planning and community impact. Monitor political, legislative and regulatory developments and translate them into clear recommendations for the business.
• Strategic advocacy and coalition building: Develop policy positions on AI infrastructure, cloud, industrial competitiveness, strategic autonomy, energy and sustainability. Build coalitions with industry associations, technology partners, infrastructure providers, think tanks and universities.
• Executive advice and internal alignment: Provide leadership with concise advice on political developments, stakeholder priorities, risks and opportunities. Prepare briefings, talking points and policy materials. Coordinate closely with Infrastructure, Legal, Compliance, Communications, Finance, HR, Sustainability and commercial teams.

What We're Looking For

• At least five years of relevant experience in public affairs, government relations, public policy, political advisory or external relations.
• French government engagement experience and a strong understanding of decision-making within the Élysée, Matignon, ministries, Parliament and public administration.
• Proven national, regional and local operating capability, including the ability to connect political strategy with infrastructure delivery and community engagement.
• Relevant sector experience in technology, AI, cloud infrastructure, data centres, energy, telecommunications, industrial development or another regulated infrastructure sector.
• Excellent political judgment, discretion and stakeholder presence with strong writing, presentation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strategic judgment and political acumen: Connects the political environment and public affairs priorities directly to business objectives.
• Stakeholder presence and discretion: Represents the organization credibly with national, regional and local decision-makers and handles sensitive matters appropriately.
• Relationship building and coalition leadership: Builds trust across government, industry and communities and brings stakeholders together around practical outcomes.
• Ownership, execution and clear communication: Takes work end-to-end and turns complex technical and policy issues into concise, persuasive actions and messages.

It will be an added bonus if you have:

• Experience supporting major investment or infrastructure projects, including permitting, grid access, employment or regional-development matters.
• Established relationships across French national institutions and/or the Hauts-de-France public and economic ecosystem.
• Experience coordinating external advisers, trade associations or public-private partnerships; a relevant master's degree is an advantage.

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly on getajob.ai. Our talent team will screen your application and, if you are a strong match, we will submit you to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client directly.

Pay

Competitive compensation details will be discussed during the screening process.

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