Head of Public Affairs (Germany & EU)

Schedule: full-time Employment: permanent Years of experience: 10-15 Your mission Public Affairs Strategy (Germany & EU)   E xecute  SpiNNcloud’s  public affairs strategy across Germany (federal & regional) and EU institutions (Brussels)  Position the company within key policy debates (AI, semiconductors, HPC, digital sovereignty)  Monitor and  anticipate  regulatory and geopolitical developments at both national and EU levels  Identify  and drive opportunities within public frameworks (e.g., German federal programs, EU initiatives)  Government & Institutional Relations   Build and  maintain  strong relationships with key stakeholders:  Represent SpiNNcloud in high-level meetings, consultations, and policy forums in Berlin and Brussels  Act as a trusted counterpart to policymakers and institutional partners  EU & German Ecosystem Positioning   Maintain  SpiNNcloud ’s perspective  as a recognized voice in European AI infrastructure and deep tech  Engage with industry alliances, think tanks, and research institutions across Germany and the EU  Drive participation in strategic consortia, IPCEI initiatives, and collaborative programs  Funding & Strategic Initiatives   Identify , shape, and support access to public  programs (e.g., Horizon Europe, Chips Act, IPCEI, national innovation programs)  Collaborate with internal teams to align  corporate  strategy  with national and international  development Support positioning in large-scale European initiatives  Strategic Communication & Thought Leadership   Develop policy narratives around AI, compute infrastructure, and European competitiveness  Contribute to position papers, consultations, and high-level communications  Support CEO and leadership visibility in policy and industry discussions Your profile Experience   10 –15+ years of experience in public affairs, government relations, or policy roles  Strong experience working across Germany and EU institutions (Brussels)  Background in deep tech, AI, semiconductors, or advanced computing environments  Proven  track record  of  working within  policy  environments  and building high-level stakeholder relationships  Experience in a startup or scale-up environment  Skills & Competencies   Deep understanding of German and EU policy-making processes  Strong network in Berlin and/or Brussels  Excellent stakeholder management Ability to translate complex technical topics into  digestible messaging Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities  Languages   English  and German : Mandatory (professional fluency  required )  Additional EU languages: Nice to have  Mindset   Highly autonomous and ownership-driven  Strategic, yet pragmatic and execution-focused  Comfortable operating across political, technical, and business domains  Strong interest in deep tech and European geopolitical dynamics  Internal Collaboration   Work closely with the CEO  and leadership team on strategic priorities  Coordinate  business development, partnerships, and communications  within  a  public affairs  setting Provide insights on regulatory risks and opportunities Why us? We offer a highly competitive salary with reallocation benefits in a flexible and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer, and hence we welcome people of  different backgrounds , nationalities, and experiences.