Description

Ryanair is currently recruiting for a Head of Public Affairs to join Europe’s largest airline group. 
This is an excellent time to join Ryanair as we look to grow to over 800 aircraft and 300m guests per year within the next 10 years. 

All resumes must be submitted in English by 21 May 2025.

The Role

The Legal & Regulatory Affairs Department is offering a full-time position to an experienced public affairs professional with a focus on Germany.  The successful candidate will report to Ryanair's Director of Public Affairs and be based in Germany but part of a wider dynamic team that is responsible for Ryanair’s public policy and government relations, and will be expected to:

• Monitor and identify legislative proposals, relevant issues and decisions that could affect the Company in Germany;
• Identify and deescalate issues that could adversely affect the Company;
• Develop and advocate public policy positions;
• Prepare briefing materials, position papers and presentations for stakeholders, regulators and senior management;
• Develop a stakeholder network across Germany;
• Represent Ryanair in meetings with stakeholders and trade associations;
• Arrange outreach and organise policy events.
   

Requirements

• At least 10 years’ professional experience in public affairs roles;
• Familiarity with the aviation industry would be an advantage;
• Master’s degree in law, political science, international relations or other relevant field;
• Native / professional level spoken and written German and English;
• Knowledge of decision making processes, and of organisation of German institutions;
• Experience drafting high quality documents for industry stakeholders, senior executives and politicians;
• Excellent organisational abilities, in particular to manage multiple parallel work streams, and to identify which need to be prioritised;
• Established network, or ability to develop and maintain network with policymakers and stakeholders.
   

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Excellent career progression with a leading airline 

Competencies