Trainee Corporate Affairs

Job Description

We’re looking for a Corporate Affairs Trainee to join us in Schiphol-Rijk, Netherlands, for a period of 6 months. This role reports into the Vice President, Corporate Affairs and works alongside senior management on Regulatory and Public Policy topics; assisting Regulatory, Public Policy, Communications and Corporate Responsibility Teams.

What will you be doing?

• Preparation of relevant briefing materials for senior management, such as Board presentations, briefing notes for meetings with highest political figures (e.g. World Economic Forum), EU and national regulators, etc.
• Analyse latest telecommunications regulation and track competition policy developments.
• Follow European political events and issues.
• Support the organization and logistics of internal and external events.
• Proof-reading, editing and writing documents for internal and external distribution.
• Archiving, updating and maintaining files and electronic project databases for the regulation and public policy function.

We tend to look for people with:

• A completed Master degree in Law, Economics, European Studies or similar.
• Ability to work confidently and comfortably with peers and senior-level executives.
• A strong work ethic and ability to multi-task.
• An interest in current affairs.
• Fluency in English - other EU languages would be an advantage.
• Strong computer skills; excellent command of Microsoft Office programs, PowerPoint in particular.
• Work experience in a relevant professional environment would be useful but not essential.

Our Story

We’re building Tomorrow’s Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology. Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures. With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks we play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps and beyond.

We’re creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia. Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in ITV, Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series.

Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence. And we’re prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment.

We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet. OUR FUTURE OUTLOOK IS EXCITING, TOGETHER.