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Government Relations, Safety, and Security Manager

External relations and project management

• Provide analysis, strategic recommendations on national and regional policy trends which could impact the industry
• Manage public policy vendor.
• Establish/coordinate creation and dissemination of written materials such as bulletins, policy papers, press releases, presentations for the members, etc.
• Design concepts and develop strategic plans to protect and promote the industry’s image with external stakeholders, primarily focusing on policy makers.
• Meet with external legislative and regulatory policy makers to help them establish policies that are favorable to the attractions industry.
• Link external legislative and regulatory developments to the attractions industry helping members to understand the impact on their business and operations.
• Represent the industry and enhance external perception of IAAPA in relevant industry groups, forums and at events.
• Staff liaison to the IAAPA EMEA Safety Subcommittee, Security Subcommittee, and GR Subcommittee which oversee topics such as Security, Sustainability and further task forces throughout the year where applicable
• Knowledge transfer from MEA region to inspire European policy development and vice versa
• Contact members for input to contribute to government run consultations on issues that impact the industry
• Serve as spokesperson on GR and industry-relevant issues

 Safety 

• Manage and further develop the European Ride Safety Report
• Work on safety whitepapers in collaboration with the regional and Global IAAPA Safety Committee
• Develop and execute the Safety Institute at IAAPA Expo Europe and additional safety-related events
• Staff liaison to the IAAPA EMEA Safety Subcommittee

Security 

• Manage and further develop the Security Guidelines and other whitepapers
• Develop and execute the Security Roundtables and other security-related events where applicable
• Staff liaison to the IAAPA EMEA Security Subcommittee or Security Task Forces

Sustainability

• Support the newly established Global Sustainability Committee and take its findings into regional action points

Member relations 

• Build relationships of trust with members
• Develop and manage the annual work plan of the above-mentioned subcommittees and task forces
• Support task forces and committee members within topic-related subcommittees
• Develop an annual program of profile-raising events / projects and visits to educate the membership about the value of activities
• Maintain a network of stakeholder contacts within the industry.
• Form good working relationships with all national associations and trade bodies throughout the EMEA region.

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING 

• University degree or equivalent

• Native speaker level in English required (in speech and writing), any multilingual background is beneficial – German, Dutch, French, Italian, Spanish etc.
• Flexible – travel required

• 5-7 years of relevant professional experience in the amusement park industry, European Affairs or both
• Excellent written and spoken English and fluency in at least one other European Language
• Proficient knowledge of IT applications
• Knowledge / Experience of EU policy and structure
• Experience in leading teams of up to 10 people

KEY SKILLS 

• Self-starter with the required motivation and work ethics to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Entrepreneurial spirit to further develop association and its products
• Able to work flexibly as part of a small Brussels based team and be prepared to travel extensively throughout the European region
• Confident and skilled communicator, who is able to simplify complex concepts or regulatory issues for a non-expert audience
• Demonstrable knowledge of and interest in the amusement park and attractions industry
• Ability to work with press and speaking on front of large audiences

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Job posted: 2022-01-03