Chief of Staff – Corporate Affairs (f/m/d)

WHAT YOU BRING

• Proven senior-level experience in chief of staff, executive support, corporate affairs, public affairs, or government relations roles.
• Solid understanding of political processes at federal, state, and EU level, and of public affairs fundamentals. Interest in energy and technology policy is a plus.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to keep many cross-market threads moving without dropping details.
• Experience with OKR-based planning, stakeholder mapping, and cross-functional coordination, plus confidence with planning and project management tools.
• Clear, precise written communication in English and German, with a focus on decisions. You prepare materials that senior leaders and the Board can act on without rework.
• Ownership and initiative: you anticipate needs, flag issues before they are asked about, and take full accountability for the unit's execution.
• Sound judgment on operational decisions such as scheduling, sequencing, and partner management, with the ability to work without close supervision.
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive political, regulatory, and Board-level information.
• Willingness to travel regularly to Brussels and Berlin.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience in a scale-up or early-growth company.
• Experience in energy, fusion, or other deep-tech sectors.
• Experience with EU-level, parliamentary, or industry association engagement.
• Experience supporting a C-level executive in a cross-border organization.

WHAT WE OFFER

Innovative Technology & Mission: Be part of a cutting-edge company working on groundbreaking research in clean energy and scientific discovery.

Career Development: We invest in our people. This is an opportunity to join an early, growing company at the forefront of new technology, where you'll have the opportunity to develop and grow your career.

Collaborative Culture: Work with great people in a dynamic, international environment with top-tier scientists, engineers and professionals passionate about solving global challenges.

Ownership: Take ownership from day 1 and drive impact by making decisions, solving challenges and shaping the future of our company.

Your Success is our Success: We offer a competitive salary and company ownership in the form of stock options, giving you a direct stake in our success and ownership in what we build together.

Vacation Days: We support your work-life balance by granting you 30 days of vacation per year.

Snacks and Drinks: Our office fridges are never empty. Enjoy our healthy snacks and drinks. Our Darmstadt office even offers a canteen with delicious lunch options daily.

Retirement Plan: If you decide for a private pension plan, we will finance 20% on top of your monthly contributions, plus loyalty incentives.

Equipment: We offer state-of-the-art Windows or Apple Laptops. In addition, you will receive a keyboard, mouse and headset so you are fully equipped from day 1.

Events: We organize regular events to foster team bonding, encourage collaboration, and build a strong, supportive company culture. Connect with colleagues across departments, share ideas, and have fun together, both in and outside of the workplace.

Mobility with NAVIT: We partner with NAVIT to support your flexible commuting needs, whether it's a public transportation ticket, taxi rides or car-sharing. You choose what fits your lifestyle.

Fitness with Wellhub: We care about your health. Get access to a wide range of gyms, fitness studios and wellness services across Europe through our partnership with Wellhub.

Focused Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Focused Energy will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, benefits.

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Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis), table; dl-de/by-2-0; StarIn's calculation

Posted Nov 12, 2026

Posted Nov 12, 2026