NEW Public Affairs Manager – eMobility (SaaS)– eMobility (SaaS)

Deftpower

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

Deftpower is hiring a Public Affairs Manager to shape Dutch policy and regulation affecting EV charging. The role is part of the legal team, which works closely with the CEO on market growth, client needs and partnerships. The position collaborates most closely with the CEO and colleagues in Business Development and Product Management. The manager monitors relevant Dutch policy areas—including flexibility markets, data access, interoperability, tariffs, metering and consumer rules—and decides which issues Deftpower should act on. They develop clear policy positions and bring them to decision-makers. Deftpower also works on European lobbying through industry associations in Brussels, and this role ensures the company’s perspective is represented there. The role is based in Arnhem, with an average of two office days per week. The stated schedule is 36–40 hours per week. The new hire receives a buddy for everyday questions about systems and processes, and the CEO provides content support. The role offers considerable autonomy and involves building the function without an established playbook.

Requirements

Knowledge of the EV charging or energy sector, ideally gained in a public affairs, regulatory or policy role.
Fluent spoken and written Dutch.
A network among Dutch policymakers, regulators or energy industry bodies.
Experience writing position papers and consultation responses.
Ability to turn complex regulation into clear business impact for audiences such as civil servants and CFOs.
Independent judgment and the ability to build a role from scratch, set an agenda and work without a playbook.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of EU energy regulation.
Experience working inside an industry association.
A legal background.

Responsibilities

Track consultations, legislative timelines and implementation guidance for relevant policy files.
Write position papers, consultation responses and one-pagers that turn Deftpower’s views into concrete proposals.
Meet with ministries, regulators and grid operators to influence decisions and how rules are applied.
Advise the CEO and management team on regulatory risks and opportunities.
Represent Deftpower in coalitions and working groups.
Ensure Deftpower’s perspective is represented in European lobbying conducted through industry associations in Brussels.
Set priorities and develop clear positions on relevant Dutch policy issues.