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Public Affairs Manager

CeficWaterloo, BE

19 dagen geleden

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Are you passionate about EU policymaking and advocacy? Do you have the skills to navigate the “Brussels Bubble” and drive impactful public affairs strategies? Join our team at Cefic as a Public Affairs Manager and play a key role in shaping policies that matter to the European chemical industry.

You will be part of Cefic’s Public Affairs team, supporting our Programme Councils and their priorities. This position is ideal for a proactive professional who can work autonomously and strategically, advising on political feasibility, designing advocacy strategies, and implementing them effectively.

Inspired? The key responsibilities include :

Develop and execute advocacy strategies aligned with Cefic’s priorities, particularly within the framework of the Political Guidelines for the European Commission 2024-2029 , including the Clean Industrial Deal.
Monitor legislative and policy developments to assess their impact and propose aligned strategies.
Engage with EU policymakers (European Commission, Council of the EU, European Parliament) to ensure our industry’s voice is heard.
Collaborate with Cefic members, national federations, and industry networks to coordinate advocacy efforts.
Prepare briefings, position papers, and advocacy materials to support Cefic’s objectives.
Organise and participate in events, meetings, and public affairs initiatives to enhance Cefic’s outreach and influence.

Are you the right candidate?

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated professional who demonstrates the following experience, skills and competencies :

Minimum of 3 – 5 years of proven successful experience in EU Public affairs

Strong knowledge of EU decision-making processes (ordinary legislative procedure & comitology).

Ability to navigate the Brussels policy landscape and provide strategic insights.

Experience working within or closely with the EU institutions is an asset.

Strong communication and advocacy skills, with the ability to translate complex policy issues into clear and compelling arguments and adjust messages to specific targeted audience.

Excellent project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

Full professional proficiency in English (spoken and written); additional languages are a definite asset.

Required personal qualities

A good team player who is able to work as well independently as in a multi-functional and multicultural team.

Excellent writing skills.

Good project management and computer skills.

A curious personality keen to learn and improve constantly fast learning, service-minded and willing to improve continuously.

Pro-active with service and customer orientation

Prepared to live in Belgium (Brussels)

At the core of Cefic sits Public Affairs (PA), a fully-integrated team of advocacy and communication professionals. We work on the big industry issues, support Cefic’s Sector Groups, and ensure the chemical industry speaks with one voice. Our work spans EU monitoring, PA campaigns, high-level events, digital presence, in-house video production, media monitoring and engagement, and so much more. Joining our team means leading initiatives, while also being supported.