Public Affairs Account Executive (Sustainability)

SEC Newgate EU is a Brussels-based advocacy and communications consultancy with global reach, as part of the award-winning SEC Newgate Group.

We are looking for a talented consultant with a sound grasp of EU policy, flair for communications and a can-do mindset to join our thriving sustainability practice.

This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with a passion for EU sustainability and chemical policy, keen to work in a stimulating multicultural, multinational environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keep up with the latest EU chemical/sustainability policy developments.
• Monitor EU legislative files.
• Provide strategic advice, analysis and guidance on EU policy matters to various clients.
• Draft advocacy and communication materials, as well as monitoring alerts, messaging, etc.
• Organise activities including advocacy meetings and events.
• Carry out analysis and research on EU policies, politics and regulatory developments.
• Propose and execute projects for clients.
• Support marketing activities and business development.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• University education
• 2 to 3 years of working experience (incl. traineeships) in EU public affairs, inside or around the EU institutions, in a consultancy and/or industry association
• A solid knowledge of EU sustainability files and a good understanding of EU chemical files.
• Ability to grasp technical issues and translate them into campaigns and strategies
• Excellent command of spoken and written English. Any other languages is a plus
• Aptitude and appetite for communications
• Ability to write clearly, creatively and concisely
• Ability to build personal networks
• A team player with the curiosity and intellectual drive to learn
• Self-starter, being able to work autonomously and with flexibility in a fast-paced environment.

WE OFFER

• An attractive compensation package;
• A stimulating international & collaborative work environment;
• An opportunity to develop and grow, at an individual, performance-based pace.

START DATE

As soon as possible.

APPLY

Send your CV and a short cover letter to [email protected] by 20 May 2024, with the subject line: Public Affairs Consultant Sustainability. As applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Due to the high number of applications, we will only contact shortlisted applicants.

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For more information about our company, please visit www.secnewgate.eu.