Responsable Affaires Publiques Territoriales F/H - Lyon
Q ENERGY France
Job Overview
Location
Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Sector
Energy & Utilities
Experience Level
Mid-level (3-5 years)
About the Company
Job Description
Q ENERGY France, a leader in renewable energy development, is seeking a dedicated Territorial Public Affairs Manager to join our Public Affairs team. With over 25 years of experience, we are committed to expanding renewable energy projects across France.
In this hybrid role, based in Lyon, Bordeaux, or Paris, you will be responsible for cultivating and managing relationships with local elected officials, state representatives, and other key institutional stakeholders. Your primary objective will be to ensure the smooth progression of our renewable energy projects by navigating local political and administrative landscapes.
You will play a crucial role in understanding territorial expectations, contributing to project permitting processes, and enhancing the local acceptance of our initiatives. This position requires a strong understanding of French political and administrative systems and a passion for the energy transition.
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Required Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure relations with local elected officials and representatives of interest (Chambers of Commerce, unions, associations).
- Develop and maintain working relationships with prefectures and state services (regional and departmental prefectures, SGAR, DREAL, DDT(M), permitting services).
- Represent Q ENERGY with institutional actors, in line with the positions held by the Public Affairs Department.
- Identify territorial expectations, points of vigilance, and local levers, in coordination with the Public Affairs Department, Regional Managers, and project teams (Development, Construction, and Asset Management).
- Contribute to the preparation and execution of sensitive territorial sequences within defined public affairs processes.
- Support project teams in exchanges with state services and local authorities throughout project instruction.
- Provide project teams and the Public Affairs Department with field feedback and weak signals.
- Develop, enhance, and implement Q ENERGY's territorial offering on projects.
- Ensure the local adaptation of schemes defined at the Public Affairs Department level.
- Contribute to the coherence between territorial initiatives, national partnerships, and the overall narrative of the department.
- Participate in the Public Affairs Department's and the company's cross-functional processes (project reviews, coordination meetings, reporting).
- Share structured information from the field with other Public Affairs Department functions.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of public affairs methods and tools.
- Contribute to training for all employees.
- Contribute to the company's Health, Safety, and Environment culture.
- Comply with company quality policy and procedures.
Qualifications
- Proven experience working with local authorities, state services, and institutional actors.
- Very good understanding of local political, institutional, and administrative mechanisms.
- Ability to work in cross-functional and process-driven organizations.
- Autonomy, political acumen, analytical and coordination skills.
- Strong interest in energy transition and territorial development issues.
- Willingness to travel regularly throughout the national territory.
- The position is to be filled in Paris, Bordeaux, or Lyon.
Benefits & Perks
- Strong and embodied values
- Close management
- Learning organization dynamic
- A company in constant development
- Valorization and development of skills
- Excellent work-life balance: up to 2 days of remote work per week and flexible hours
- 4 days of paid leave per year for volunteer actions
- Donation matching up to €500 per year
- Sustainable mobility package for soft mobility (cycling...) or carpooling, and eco-mobility assistance
- Restaurant vouchers (€9, 50% covered by the company)
- Well-being activities (dance, pilates, sophrology) and regular events organized by the CSE
- Very good health insurance coverage (including family) and provident fund
How to Apply
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Join Q ENERGY France as a Territorial Public Affairs Manager and play a vital role in shaping the future of renewable energy. You will be instrumental in navigating the local political and institutional landscape, ensuring smooth project development and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders across France. This role is essential for securing project success and promoting our commitment to a sustainable energy future.
Posted Date
March 11, 2026
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