Internship in Public Affairs in Brussel

Henkel is for those who step up. Do you?

At Henkel, you can make a difference and craft your career. That’s why you own your projects and take full responsibility from an early stage. Take the chance and get to know the political work of an international company.

YOUR ROLE

·Support the Public Affairs team from the Henkel EU office in the analysis of European legislative initiatives and its positioning in the European political arena.

·Assess how far the European legislative initiatives impact Henkel

·Communication with European, national, and third-party organizations (consulting firms) as well as specific industries’ associations with Henkel membership.

·Preparation of position papers to publicize the company’s position on European initiatives for which Henkel will be concerned.

·Meetings with political stakeholders to let them know Henkel’s position and interests on certain topics.

YOUR SKILLS

·Academic degree in Political Science/ Management (and any other related fields)

·Excellent knowledge of English and German is required

·Very good writing skills and an ability to translate policies into “real-world” outcomes for Henkel.

·Available for six months starting in September 2021

·Good knowledge of MS office

·You enjoy dealing with several topics and do not hesitate to familiarize yourself with unknown issues.

·You show initiative and can take responsibility

·Team-player who thinks in possibilities and solutions

OUR OFFER

·An exciting and educational full-time internship in an international FMCG business

·You will be able to take over responsibility due to the small and very enthusiastic team

·Fun and educational events organized for the international (BeNeLux) intern community, with opportunities to broaden your network

·A 6-month internship, with a possibility of extension

·An internship allowance that covers meals, housing, and transport expenses