(Senior) Public and RegulatoryAffairs Manager (m/w/d)

Are you our next creator of change?

Do you want to be part of creating solutions for mitigating climate change? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. Together we will accelerate transformation for a more sustainable future.

We are looking for you,

Public and Regulatory Affairs Manager

to join our EMEA PA & Regulatory Affairs team in Berlin or Düsseldorf (Germany).

You will aim at identifying and promoting opportunities in the political, legislative and regulatory environment, as well as managing risks, with an initial focus on Germany and Austria. Other countries in central and eastern European region may also need to be monitored. In this job you will work closely with a wide range of internal - e.g. global PA team, experts from our sales, communications, sustainability teams - and external stakeholders - e.g. policy makers, local authorities, industry representatives, trade associations etc.

In our team, you will act as a trusted advisor in the region, and seek to establish trust-based relationships with relevant stakeholders. Together with you and your expertise, we can make an impact today and keep our promises for tomorrow.

Reasons to join

Real impact right now. We create solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. We live by our values every day; we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

Safety and caring. We value safety always and everywhere. We want our work to feel good and do good. At Neste, we nurture a culture where everyone is welcome and feels safe, respected and encouraged to be their unique true selves.

Exciting growth. Transformation brings new possibilities, fostering both courage and curiosity. As a global company, collaboration is the key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. We support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities.

More about the job

Your role in our team

• Drives execution of PA activities; responsible for impacting external environment (policy & regulators) across markets & businesses/ functions

• Represent Neste vis a vis key external stakeholders

• Coordinate at regional level to ensure Neste ONE voice & ensures flexible time/ topic allocation

• Manage local consultants to seek further specialised regulatory knowledge as needed

• Engage with local authorities as needed

• Develop (in alignment with the regional head) the local PA & regulatory strategies & aligns priorities

• Identify, build and lead effective coalitions, working groups, or partnerships

• Develop advocacy tools

• Provide intelligence to businesses & functions

• Interpret policy and legislative changes and key stakeholder developments for the organization to further assess

• Tracks, communicates, and documents legislative proposals and requirements to internal stakeholders

Keys to success in this role

• Degree on political science, international relations, business development, or any other directly relevant academic field 

• Several years of experience in advocacy, policy/regulation making, ideally with direct exposure to relevant sectors (transport, energy, automotive, fuels, etc.)

• A natural ability to connect with people, and to efficiently communicate technical and complex issues, also to non-expert audiences

• A rock-solid team spirit, and a healthy dose of humour 

• Responsible attitude and safety-oriented mindset

• Fluency in German and English (written and spoken)

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application (with a salary request) by 8 October 2025.

If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with Lars Wohlgemuth, HR Manager, Lars.Wohlgemuth@neste.com, +491751149227.

Due to security and confidentiality, please submit your application through our recruitment system. Applications sent via email will not be considered.

We will do our best to contact you within 3 weeks after the application time has ended. The recruitment process will include interviews and a possible aptitude assessment.. (The person selected for the position must pass a health examination. A security clearance is obtained with your consent.)

Neste in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. The company is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, enabling its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste refines waste, residues and other renewable raw materials to high-quality renewable fuels at its refineries located on three continents. The company’s annual renewable fuels production capacity will be increased to 6.8 million tons in 2027.

Neste has high standards for sustainability and the company has consistently been recognized by several leading sustainability indices. In 2024, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 20.6 billion. Read more: neste.com