Global Partnership Advisor

APM Terminals

At APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. What drives us forward is a mindset of always improving, observing how work happens, identifying what creates value, and removing what gets in the way. We constantly look for smarter, simpler, and safer ways of operating. If you thrive in environments where people value learning and are committed to continuously improve daily operations, join us and be apart of our journey.

About the role:

The Global Partnerships Enablement team is part of A.P. Moller – Maersk’s Public & Regulatory Affairs function and plays a central role in advancing the company’s global stakeholder engagement agenda. Based at APM Terminals’ headquarters in The Hague, you will operate at the intersection of business, geopolitics, public policy, and strategic stakeholder engagement.

In this role, you will support senior leaders in building strategic relationships, navigating complex global developments, and strengthening APM Terminals’ position as a trusted partner to governments, institutions, and industry stakeholders worldwide.

What We Can Offer:

At APMT Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to improvement is driven by Lean principles, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers. Experience a diverse, multinational workplace where your operational insights directly influence how we work.

Additionally, you will:

• Work directly with senior leaders on strategic global stakeholder engagement initiatives.

• Gain exposure to international forums, policymakers, industry leaders, and global institutions.

• Develop expertise across public affairs, business diplomacy, geopolitical analysis, and strategic partnerships.

• Collaborate with diverse teams across regions, functions, and business units in a truly global environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of global stakeholder engagement strategies for senior leadership.

• Prepare executive-level briefings, stakeholder profiles, talking points, presentations, and strategic recommendations.

• Monitor and analyse political, regulatory, economic, and geopolitical developments impacting the business.

• Translate complex policy and market developments into actionable business insights and recommendations.

• Coordinate leadership participation at major international forums, conferences, and stakeholder platforms.

• Support the development of strategic partnerships with governments, international organisations, industry associations, think tanks, and other key stakeholders.

• Drive cross-functional collaboration across Public Affairs, Commercial, Operations, and Business Units to maximise engagement impact.

What We Are Looking For:

Continuous improvement mindset: we are looking for someone who brings a thoughtful improvement mindset, curious about how work gets done and motivated to make meaningful, sustainable improvements over time.

Leadership expectation: We are looking for people who consistently puts customers first, leads by example with respect for people, delivers results with integrity, and drives continuous improvement by solving problems at the root, developing people, and raising standards every day.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Public Policy, Law, Business, or a related field.

• 3-5 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, international organisations, policy advisory, management consulting, sustainability, trade, or related disciplines.

• Strong understanding of global political, economic, regulatory, and geopolitical trends and their impact on business.

• Excellent analytical, stakeholder management, project management, and communication skills in English.

• Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Perplexity, or similar platforms to support research, intelligence gathering, analysis, and productivity.

Join us and help shape the conversations, partnerships, and strategic insights that influence the future of global trade, supply chains, infrastructure, and sustainable economic development.

Through your work, you will contribute to strengthening APM Terminals' position as a trusted global partner while building meaningful relationships across governments, businesses, international organisations, and civil society worldwide.

Interested?

Do you recognize yourself in the above profile? We are looking forward to hear from you, please apply via our job portal.

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