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Company:Airbus
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Location:Beijing
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Job function:Public Relations
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Industry:Aerospace
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Employment:Full time
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Experience:Mid-Senior level
About the company
Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.
Job description
Job Description
A. Accountabilities
● Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with key government organisations which are of relevance to the company's businesses in China (NDRC, CAAC, etc)
● Strengthen and maintain an effective liaison network with key government officials at both local and central levels.
● Promote/establish Airbus’ image/credibility among the key government organisations via efficient communications in both ways.
B. Main activities
- Strategic activities
● Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with key government organisations which are of relevance to the company's businesses in China (NDRC, CAAC, etc)
● Monitor and analyse PRC government policies, plans and regulatory environment at high levels which could have an impact on company's businesses in China; explore areas where both China and Airbus have mutual interest for cooperation; provide advice/support assist in the development of the company's business strategy in China and help to integrate potential impacts and considerations into relevant business plans.
● Provide guidance/advice to other functions in Airbus to follow relevant protocols/formalities required by the Chinese governmental or public organisations when conducting business in China.
- Client related activities
● Foster the communications with authorities to support the deliveries and sales
● Develop and maintain a mapping and network of relative administrative stakeholders in Central and Provincial government
- Operational activities
● Daily communication with central government bodies including NDRC, CAAC, MFA, MOFCOM, MOT and other central/regional government and authorities
● Conduct political analysis and anticipate political issues, risks and opportunities develop in airbus China
- Developmental activities
● Experience sharing and knowledge sharing, trainings
C. Outputs
- Client related Outputs
● as interface with NDRC (negotiation of CAS package; process optimization of government approval)
-->contribute to the commercial result and annual delivery plan of Airbus China
● as interface with CAAC on various topics (airworthiness, flight test, ferry flights…)
-->Support securing the A/C delivery in China and FAL operation in Tianjin
- Operational Outputs
● Information and monitoring of public policies in China which may impact the operation and development of the company in this region; Elaborate and propose country strategies.
● Risk management for any unpredictable cases.
- Developmental Outputs
● Knowledge sharing (KM) between senior staff and the juniors
Skills & experience
Job qualifications
D. Qualifications
- Experience:
● Bachelor’s degree or above; 10 years above public affairs / public relations related working experience
● Prior working experience in the relevant government organisation preferred
● A keen understanding of the policy, regulatory, and geopolitical landscape in China
● Strong oral and written communications skills, fluent in English and Chinese
● Open-minded and respect cultural diversity; a team player and self-driven at work
- Ability
Soft Skills:
Proficient in GA and PA with extraordinarily resourceful with government relations and Media;
Broad horizon with full understanding of China and good knowledge of Europe thanks to rich overseas and domestic experiences;
Learn fast, adaptive and skillful in interpersonal relations;
Solid knowledge of international and Chinese environment
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong communication
Strategic thinking & analysis
Energetic and passionate Inspiring leadership
Good team player
Self-motivated and well-organized;
Priority and results oriented
Job requirements
- Degree:Not required
- Work Experience:Working experience not required
- Language:英语
- Management Experience:Required
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