Public Affairs Consultant (Account Executive)

Position description

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

We are looking for a talented consultant with a sound grasp of EU policies, flair for communications and a can-do mindset to join our thriving public affairs team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a professional keen to work in a stimulating multicultural, multinational environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic advice, analysis and guidance on EU policy matters to various clients;
• Monitor EU legislative files;
• Draft advocacy and communication materials, as well as monitoring alerts, messaging etc;
• Organise activities including advocacy meetings and events;
• Propose and execute projects for clients;
• Manage and review the work of junior colleagues (trainees);
• 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, working on topics such as Tech, Transport, Energy, Environment, Health or Trade;
• 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 work environment;
• An opportunity to develop and grow, at an individual, performance-based pace.

Application instructions

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