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HeadofFCCTerritorialImplementationandHostStateRelations
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“Head of FCC Territorial Implementation and Host State Relations at CERN. Skills: Territorial implementation, Host state relations, Regulatory processes, Infrastructure project delivery. Act as CERN's single-entry point with Host State. Interface with national, regional and local authorities”
Industry & Context.
Problem solving
Work during nights, Work Sundays, Work official holidays
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's degree or PhD or equivalent relevant experience, Senior-level experience with territorial, administrative and regulatory implementation of at least one large-scale infrastructure project, Proven successful experience working with national and regional authorities, regulatory bodies, and complex multi-stakeholder environments, Demonstrated involvement in public dialogue or consultation processes for projects with significant environmental or societal impact, Understanding of French and/or Swiss administrative and regulatory frameworks, Spoken and written both English and French
Nice to Have
Experience preferably in France and/or Switzerland
What You'll Do.
Act as CERN's single-entry point with Host State
Interface with national
regional and local authorities
Provide strategic leadership for Host State engagement
continuity and credibility in CERN's positions
Define strategy for regulatory approvals
Steer authorisation processes
Steer administrative pathways
Support environmental impact assessments
Support public inquiries
Ensure alignment of territorial and regulatory processes with
Ensure alignment with risk management
Ensure alignment with technical development
Support land-related processes
Support territorial constraints
Support site-related administrative matters
Identify territorial and regulatory risks
Advise on mitigation measures
Represent CERN in high-level meetings
Ensure senior management receives strategic insight
Ensure public dialogue and consultation processes are conducted
Ensure institutional engagement progresses
Ensure regulatory processes progress
Ensure project implementation progresses
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
FCC Project Office; Stakeholder Relations Sector; CERN senior management; Host State authorities
Communication Scope
Negotiation abilities; Representation abilities
Process & Methodology
Project management, Risk management
Full Job Description
At [CERN](http://home.cern), the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Introduction CERN is preparing the Future Circular Collider (FCC) project for a potential decision by the CERN Council on a 2028 timescale. Given its scale, complexity and territorial footprint, the FCC requires strong, credible and continuous engagement with the Host States of France and Switzerland at all institutional levels. To support the territorial implementation of the FCC project, CERN is seeking a senior professional with proven experience in the delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects, preferably in France and/or Switzerland, including regulatory authorisations, environmental procedures, land-related matters, and coordination with national and regional authorities. The position is embedded within the [CERN Stakeholder Relations Sector](https://stakeholder-relations.web.cern.ch/) and the FCC Project Office. It ensures that territorial engagement and all regulatory and administrative processes with Host States are anticipated, structured and aligned with the overall project schedule and risk management. The position reports directly to the CERN Director-General for interactions with the Host States and operates in close coordination with the Director of the Stakeholder Relations Sector and the FCC Project Leader. Administrative reporting is through the Stakeholder Relations Sector. Functions As Head of FCC Territorial Implementation and Host State Relations, you will: * Act as CERN's single-entry point with Host State authorities in France and Switzerland for all FCC territori
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