WEPA

Description

Would you like to work in a dynamic environment? In a family-owned company operating throughout Europe, which offers you interesting tasks, creative freedom, and an international team? Do you share our values of respect, commitment, and sustainability?

Then you've come to the right place!

As a Working Student in the Corporate Affairs & Communications department you will work closely with the Public Affairs team and support the analysis of regulatory developments, the development of political positions and engagement with decision-makers.

We look forward to receiving your application!

• Location: Arnsberg-Müschede, Remote
• Working hours: 15 – 20 hours/ week
• Duration: October 2026 – February 2027

Your Responsibilities

Political monitoring & analysis:

• You analyse EU and national legislative processes (e.g. circular economy, energy,

decarbonisation) and assess their impact on the hygiene paper industry and WEPA.

Strategic public affairs work:

• You support the development of position papers, briefings and key political messages.

Stakeholder management:

• You prepare and follow up on meetings with policymakers, associations and other

relevant stakeholders.

Communication & content:

• You create presentations, internal updates and policy analyses for management and

internal stakeholders.

Project work:

• You contribute to public affairs projects and campaigns (e.g. competitiveness,

sustainability, energy policy)

Your Profile

Qualification:

• You are in an advanced stage of your Bachelor's degree or enrolled in a Master's

programme, ideally in Political Science, Economics, Law, Engineering, or a comparable field of study.

Knowledge & Experience:

• You have a strong interest in political regulation, industrial policy and sustainability.
• You have gained initial practical experience with political processes at EU or national

level.

• You are proficient in using MS Office, particularly PowerPoint, Excel and Word.

Languages:

• You have excellent written and spoken German and English language skills.

Working:

• You work independently, in a structured and analytical manner, and stand out through

your conscientious approach to work as well as your confident communication with a wide range of stakeholders.

• You have a quick grasp of complex topics, enjoy working on challenging subject matters,

and are able to present insights in a clear, understandable and target group-oriented way.

Personality:

• You enjoy working in a team, demonstrate a high level of initiative, and communicate

confidently and purposefully.

Your Benefits

• Flexible and mobile working: We offer you flexible work (time) models.
• Workplace health promotion: We offer a wide range of health activities and cooperation

with various fitness studios.

• Freedom for creativity: We offer you freedom for creative work.
• Attractive remuneration: We pay an attractive basic salary.
• Employee support programme: TELUS will help you with advice and assistance in a wide

range of matters.

The benefits shown may vary slightly depending on the role and location.