Senior Public Affairs Consultant – Sustainability

Position description

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 seasoned Public Affairs consultant with recognised expertise in EU chemicals policy as well as water-related files.

The ideal candidate will pair a sharp grasp of EU policy with a flair for communications, a can-do mindset, and the proven ability to leverage senior Brussels network to generate actionable intelligence and drive business development.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior professional (senior account manager level) keen to work in a stimulating multicultural, multinational environment.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

20 January 2026

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic advice, analysis and guidance to various clients on EU sustainability/water/chemical policy, regulatory issues and advocacy opportunities;
• Maintain direct relations with clients in a position of responsibility as project manager (proposing and executing projects, drafting advocacy materials, organising activities including advocacy meetings and events, etc.);
• Develop our sustainability practice through excellent client servicing and acquisition of new clients;
• Actively develop SEC Newgate EU’s network amidst policy-making circles;
• Manage and review the work of junior colleagues;
• Mentor, coach and grow junior staff members;
• Support marketing activities and drive business development.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant professional experience in European Affairs, preferably in a consultancy;
• Excellent knowledge of the EU institutions and decision-making process with an expertise in EU chemicals policy (with strong PFAS knowledge) and water-related files;
• Strong client management and public affairs experience developing and executing successful advocacy strategies, including raising levels of familiarity of issues with policymakers;
• Proven ability to mobilise a senior Brussels network to generate actionable intelligence and drive business development;
• Excellent command of spoken and written English. Any other languages a plus;
• A people manager and 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

• A dynamic, multicultural, collaborative, and entrepreneurial work environment, with opportunities to collaborate across global offices.
• A wide range of projects for an international portfolio of clients.
• A competitive compensation package in line with your experience.

START DATE

As soon as possible.

Application instructions

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