Join Toyota Motor Europe’s Corporate Affairs and Sustainability team in Brussels, supporting government relations across key European markets. You’ll monitor political and regulatory developments, coordinate with national teams, support policy engagement strategies, and contribute to reporting and event organization—helping shape Toyota’s position in sustainability and mobility policy across Europe.

TOYOTA is one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers and a leading global corporation. Founded in 1937. Toyota now sells vehicles in 170 countries and employs over 350.000 people. Based in Brussels, Belgium, and staffed by 2.700 people and more than 60 nationalities, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) handles the wholesale marketing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, parts & accessories, and manages Toyota’s European R&D, manufacturing, and engineering operations.

We are excited to be transforming into a mobility company focusing on bringing even more happiness to our customers through various mobility solutions.

Team/division description

The Governmental affairs (GA) team is part of the Corporate Affairs and Sustainability function. It consists of three teams: European GA, Technical GA, and Pan-European GA.

The internship position will report to the Pan-European GA manager.

This division acts as a key point of contact between the Headquarter in Brussels and the Toyota entities in Europe on topics ranging from Sustainability, Circularity or Zero emission transport.

It oversees political and regulatory movements in Europe, national engagement with key stakeholders and timely captures any raising trends.

It secures a smooth advocacy coordination of Toyota’s position at European and national member state level, in order to positively contribute to the regulatory process. The team is also offering targeted support to national Toyota entities in their local engagement and company representation activities.

The aim of the division is to strengthen the European capability to achieve Toyota‘s European business objectives.

Your project

Your main project will be to:

• Act as an ‘antenna’ and support tracking any political and regulatory movements in key European member states with important Toyota presence.
• Build relation with Governmental affairs teams at national level. Bring them up to speed about new regulation proposals and support in activating local engagement.
• Support national Toyota entities in their inquiries on data, external Toyota representation or events.
• Coordinate monthly reporting process to top management in Europe and Japan.
• Develop narratives and presentation materials for use at internal or external events to promote Toyota’s position.
• Organise the bi-yearly Pan-European Governmental Affairs meeting.

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• Academic background in political science, International relations, EU Public affairs or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of the EU, its institutions and policy making processes.
• Affinity to the automotive industry.
• Advanced communication skills, being able to liase with all levels of the organisation.
• Strong planning capabilities and a structured way of working.
• Proactive person and teamplayer, who enjoys working in an international environment.
• Fluent spoken and written English; any other European language is an asset.

Starting date

•  End of August 2024 

Duration

•  6 months

Confidentiality

Due to business requirement, not all performed projects can be reflected in the internship report. This issue needs to be discussed with candidate/school in advance.

It is mandatory that applicants are students for the entire period of the internship.

We can only accept students with an EEA or Swiss citizenship (not requiring a work permit or visa to be eligible to perform an internship in Belgium)

We offer a dynamic multicultural work environment with broad opportunities to learn every day and exciting career pathways that help you explore different disciplines or areas of expertise.

We offer a dynamic multicultural work environment and the opportunity to be part of a highly motivated team where collaboration, creativity, courage, and curiosity play an important role. You will be working on exciting projects and benefit from a thorough on the job development, coaching and training. 

Your commitment will be rewarded with a renumeration package.  We provide flexibility to take care of both your career and your personal life by providing hybrid work environment with structural possibility to both work from home & collaborate in the office. You can also take your work abroad for up to 20 days/year.

At Toyota Motor Europe, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all. All of our recruitment decisions are based on the individual and their qualifications along with the job requirements. The selection process is without regard to nationality, gender, age, ethnicity or disability. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination as our individual experiences and overall diversity is our key strength. Together we have the power to make a positive change and go beyond the ordinary.

Your benefits

• Flexible working hours and hybrid working (homeworking, 10 days from abroad);
• Company restaurant – Warm dishes, salads and desserts daily, including Japanese and traditional Belgian specialties, as well as a vegan/vegetarian option;
• Sport facilities – Tennis, squash, volleyball, football and softball pitches are available at various Toyota sites;
• Team building activities and other personnel related events;
• Programs to support your physical and social well-being.

At Toyota Motor Europe, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all. All our recruitment decisions are based on the individual and their qualifications along with the job requirements. The selection process is without regard to nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, ethnicity, disability or other personal characteristics. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination as our individual experiences and overall diversity is our key strength. Together we have the power to make a positive change and go beyond the ordinary.

If you need any specific consideration for the interview process due to disability or any other reason, please let the recruiter know.