Student assistant, Global Public Affairs, Novozymes Lyngby

Rethink your impact
Are you passionate about Public Affairs and biosolutions? Then you might be our new Student Assistant.

Work for a cause, not just a company
Novozymes is the world’s leading provider of industrial enzymes and microorganisms. Together with our customers, partners, and the global community, we use our innovative thinking and passion for science to boost industries and make everyday products more sustainable for the good of the planet. Our biological solutions enable higher agricultural yields, healthy food consumption, low-temperature washing, energy-efficient production, renewable fuel, and many other biological solutions that the world can benefit from – both today and in years to come. We need people who are eager to try new things, motivated by challenge, and not afraid to fail but driven to try again. And again. We know that original thinking happens when we’re given the flexibility to focus and the freedom to fully unfold our individual strengths. This is key to our innovation power. We call it Rethink Tomorrow.

Join us as our new Student Assistant
Our Public Affairs team is seeking a Student Assistant with a strong interest in policy and political communications. As part of our team, you will get experience with both national and international public affairs work and contribute to the execution of Novozymes’ public affairs priorities.  You will also support the team in advancing Novozymes’ political impact in key areas.

Welcome to Public Affairs
As part of our Public Affairs team, you will help create and develop the biological answers that will pave the way for a brighter future and strengthen Novozymes’ competitive edge. The team works closely with Novozymes colleagues based in Denmark and around the world, as well as many different international stakeholders.

The working hours are flexible, but we expect you to work 15 hours a week or more, enabling you to combine the job with your studies. You will become part of our team of six public affairs managers led by Director of Public Affairs, Peter Steen Mortensen.

In this role you’ll make an impact by:

• Formulating position papers and briefs on public affairs issues
• Monitoring national- and EU-policy relevant for Novozymes’ license to operate
• Supporting our planning, alignment and coordination of our engagement with external stakeholders

Potentially relevant experience:

• You are currently a Bachelor or Master’s degree student in business and politics, political science, socioeconomics, communications or similar
• Passionate about politics from a business perspective
• Knowledge about the EU system would be an advantage.
• You have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• You are fluent in English and Danish

Location:

This job will be located at Novozymes A/S, Biologiens Vej 2, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby.

Are you passionate about making a sustainable impact, and do you see yourself in this position? Then unlock your passion and apply today!

Application deadline: 

16th of December 2022

Contact details:

 For more information, please contact Peter Steen Mortensen on 3077 2399

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Want to learn more?

Did you know that every year our products help cut global CO2 emissions by around 90 million tons? Learn more about Novozymes, our purpose, and your career opportunities at novozymes.com.

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