Director - Government Affairs

2 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom LanzaJet, Inc. Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director to lead our Government Affairs, Regulatory, and Sustainability efforts in the EU and UK. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to advance our business interests and promote the adoption of sustainable aviation fuels.

Key Responsibilities
  • Represent LanzaJet in EU and UK government forums, advocating for policies and regulations that support the commercialization of our alcohol-to-jet technology.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, industry associations, and NGOs.
  • Provide policy and regulatory expertise to support business development and growth.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate policy insights and recommendations into business models.
  • Monitor EU and UK funding mechanisms, including grant programs, and assist in securing grant funding or other financial support.
  • Assist the global policy team in other jurisdictions as needed, including multilateral forums such as the International Civil Aviation Organization, UNFCCC, G20, etc.
Requirements
  • Deep knowledge of EU and UK regulatory programs covering low carbon fuels and aviation, including ReFuelEU, the Renewable Energy Directive, the European Emissions Trading System, the UK SAF Mandate, and the UK Renewable Fuels Transport Obligation.
  • Experience working with complex regulatory programs and understanding of the functioning of key EU and/or UK agencies and regulators.
  • Excellent oral and written advocacy skills, with experience crafting persuasive written comments in response to consultation requests.
  • Ability to explain complex policy and regulatory problems to business teams and other internal stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving experience in policy fields, with experience developing and assessing effective climate policy instruments.
  • Experience developing and managing stakeholder coalitions, with ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including NGOs, to develop consensus policy approaches.
  • Familiarity with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) models and policy tools based on LCA.
  • Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
  • Well-organized, detail-oriented, and adept in a fast-paced environment, with comfort working independently and out of traditional office environments.
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and balance a heavy workload.
Education and Experience
  • Undergraduate or advanced degree, with minimum 7-10 years relevant experience in climate policy, aviation, biofuels, or related fields.
  • Private-sector experience in biofuels, aviation, or similar preferred.

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