Government Relations & Public Affairs Specialist (m/f/x)- Berlin/ Munich

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NIO

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Berlin, Germany

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About NIO

NIO is a global smart electric vehicle company. Founded in 2014, NIO has been committed to shaping a joyful lifestyle by offering high-performance smart electric vehicles and shaping a sustainable and brighter future together. NIO is the first car company listed on the NYSE, HKSE and SGX. NIO is one of the leading companies in the global premium smart electric vehicle market.


NIO has R&D centers and manufacturing facilities in Shanghai, Hefei, Beijing, Nanjing, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Wuhan, San Jose, Munich, Oxford, Berlin, Budapest and Singapore. Its sales and service networks also have an expansive reach in over 300 cities in China, Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and Denmark.


In addition to the state-of-the-art smart electric vehicle technologies and experience, NIO has introduced various innovative service models, featuring NIO Power, NIO Service, Battery as a Service (BaaS), flexible battery upgrade plan and NIO Certified which is NIO's pre-owned vehicle program, to offer an ultimate service experience throughout the product lifecycle. NIO had installed 2,509 Power Swap Stations and 22,970 chargers, and connected with over 1.674 million non-NIO chargers worldwide.


Adopting the direct-sales model, NIO offers a series of comprehensive services seamlessly via NIO App. Combining online and offline touch points, such as NIO House and NIO Space, as well as NIO users' exclusive radio program NIO Radio and the lifestyle brand NIO Life, NIO has created a community that starts from and goes beyond the car, where users to share joy and grow together. ONVO will also have an independent sales network.


For our team in Berlin/ Munich we are looking for a


Government Relations & Public Affairs Specialist (m/f/x)

As (Senior) Specialist – Government Relations & Public Affairs you will lead NIO’s Government Relations and Public Affairs activities across Europe, shaping policy environment and managing stakeholder relationships to support the company’s business objectives for market entry, business growth, and strategic positioning through proactive government relations and public affairs engagement.


Responsibilities:


Government Relations

  • Build and maintain senior-level relationships with government authorities, policymakers, regulators and public institutions across Europe
  • Lead policy positioning and advocacy in key areas, including battery swapping and charging infrastructure, EV incentives, cybersecurity, data and AI regulation
  • Represent NIO in engagements with decision-makers, governments, and industry platforms, contributing to legislative processes, industry papers and consultations at EU and national level
  • Monitor and analyze political, legislative and regulatory developments relevant to NIO's business
  • Provide actionable policy advice and early-warning intelligence to EU Management, regional leadership, HQ, and business teams
  • Advice and counsel senior leadership on public policy and governmental developments and their business implications to the company
  • Develop with company executives and the regional business unit head the public policy strategy in Europe region, aligning GR priorities with market needs
  • Shape policy outcomes through targeted advocacy and direct engagement with decision-makers, support the creation of favorable regulatory conditions for market entry and expansion


Public Affairs & Stakeholder Management

  • Identify and execute opportunities to strengthen NIO’s visibility, reputation and influence in Europe
  • Manage relationships with key external stakeholders, including industry associations, think tanks, chambers of commerce, and diplomatic networks
  • Represent NIO in industry associations and working groups, influencing industry positions
  • Prepare high-quality briefings, position papers, and executive communication materials
  • Leveraging high-level political visits and VIP engagements to strengthen NIO’s strategic positioning


Strategic Communication

  • Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement government affairs strategies aligned with our business objectives
  • Support crisis communication and sensitive external affairs matters when necessary
  • Ensure consistency of messaging in external engagements and policy communication
  • Identify opportunities to strengthen the company’s influence and visibility in key policy discussions
  • Participate and engage in trade organizations, chamber of commerce, non-governmental organizations and strategic industry groups.
  • Prepare and conduct external meetings such as delegation visits, incl. event organization and management presentations.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, Law, Public Administration, Business, or related field
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience preferred in Governments/Parliaments or also in Government Relations, Public Affairs, Corporate Affairs, or related functions, such as a parliament, ministry, political institution, public administration, political foundation or government affairs function (Bundestag, Landstag, European parliament etc.).
  • Strong understanding of German and EU political and regulatory processes
  • Established network within governmental institutions, industry associations, or policy circles is highly preferred
  • Experience in multinational corporations, automotive, manufacturing, energy, technology, or consulting industries is an advantage
  • Excellent analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and German; Chinese is a plus
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and international environment


This isn’t just another job. It’s an opportunity to join a movement to change the mobility experience for everyone. If you find that as exciting as we do, come join us!


To apply for this role please send your CV in English.


We look forward to hearing from YOU!


NIO as a Global User Enterprise has organized its business globally. Depending on the job you are applying for, it may be necessary to involve hiring managers outside the European Economic Area (EEA), that are engaged at another NIO group company, such as NIO Co., Ltd located in Shanghai, China or NIO USA Inc, Palo Alto, USA. If data is processed in countries outside the EEA, NIO uses standard contractual clauses published by the European Commission, with appropriate technical and organizational measures, to ensure that your personal data is processed in accordance with European data protection standards.