Vacancy: Director Public Affairs with knowledge of Energy and Climate

Director Public Affairs – Energy & Climate

Issuemakers is looking for a Director Public Affairs with knowledge and experience in the field of energy & climate

About Issuemakers

Issuemakers is a leading Dutch agency for strategic communication and Public Affairs. We are socially engaged and operate at the intersection of politics, communication, policy and strategy. Since 2024 we have been part of the Rud Pedersen Group, a European network with Scandinavian roots. We are part of a team of 650 consultants in 19 countries. Thanks to this combination of local expertise and European scale, we serve both Dutch and international clients.

The function

We are looking for an experienced and enterprising Director Public Affairs with substantive expertise in the field of energy and climate. You are responsible for strategically advising clients, managing teams and expanding our client portfolio.

You have a keen eye for relevant policy developments and are able to translate these into opportunities for our clients and for our agency. As Director, you play a key role in the management team and actively build our profile within the domain of sustainability, energy and climate - nationally and European. You report to the Managing Director.

You have an eye for detail and good communication skills in Dutch and English. In addition to your role in the management team in Amstelveen, you also identify opportunities for new business in your area of expertise. You contribute to and provide input for pitches, materials for presentations and for clients. You are responsible for gathering information and analyses on current developments and ensure an up-to-date network of contacts in the institutions in The Hague and with other important stakeholders.

What are you going to do?

Strategic advice to clients in the energy and climate sector
Developing and managing integrated Public Affairs and communication processes
Identifying political and social trends and translating them into action-oriented advice
Leading project teams and mentoring junior colleagues
Initiating and developing new business opportunities and contributing to pitches
Maintaining and expanding a relevant stakeholder network in political The Hague
Actively contribute to knowledge sharing within the Rud Pedersen Group and contribute to pan-European projects
Strengthening our visibility through (digital) communication and media

Some core tasks you will focus on:

Supporting the management and development of a customer portfolio in the field of including energy and climate
Assist with client programs that include a full range of Public Affairs and integrate communication strategies, both in the Netherlands and within the group in pan-European projects
Monitoring and reporting on policy developments and other important events
Contributing to new business proposals and pitches and leading supporting teams
Actively collaborate with colleagues within the Rud Pedersen Group to improve Public Affairs to develop and implement strategies within the sector
Using social media and digital communication to increase the visibility of our activities and those of our clients
Mentoring junior colleagues and exchanging ideas with team members

Who are we looking for?

You have at least 7 years of experience in Public Affairs, preferably in an advisory role or within government or business
You have demonstrable substantive knowledge of energy and climate policy and make the translation into strategic advice
You have a relevant network in The Hague or have the potential to build one quickly to build
You are enterprising, politically sensitive and enjoy complex issues
You communicate clearly and convincingly, in both Dutch and English
You are a team player and have experience in managing multidisciplinary teams

What do we have to offer?

A challenging and varied position within a growing and influential agency with a strong position in the Netherlands and in Europe.
A professional, informal working environment with plenty of room for personal initiative.
The opportunity to contribute to the further growth of the agency and have direct to contribute to social themes that matter.
Market-conform employment conditions, including a market-conform salary, flexible working hours and options for hybrid working.
Access to a broad European network and the opportunity to work in international teams.
Space for personal growth and training, with a strong focus on knowledge sharing and professional development.

Interested?

Want to know more? Send an email to:

Marije Laffeber, Managing Director Issuemakers:

Please send your applications, including your CV and cover letter, to the above address before June 15, 2025, stating application Director Public Affairs.