Brussels-based EU Policy & Advocacy Manager

Cosmetics Europe - The Personal Care Association; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosmetics Europe – The Personal Care Association is seeking an Issue Manager for an on-site, Brussels-area role. You will monitor regulatory and policy developments, prepare briefings, and coordinate cross-functional issue teams while engaging with member companies and associations to align positions.

The role focuses on advocacy, stakeholder outreach, and collaboration with institutions. English proficiency is essential, with additional EU languages seen as an asset.

Qualifications

• Ability to monitor and analyze regulatory issues and prepare clear briefings.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with industry members, associations, institutions and external partners.
• Excellent written and oral communication in English; other EU languages are an asset.
• Proven organizational and project management abilities, coordinating working groups and timelines.
• Analytical mindset to interpret technical, legal, or scientific information for diverse audiences.
• Understanding of EU institutions, decision-making processes, and regulatory frameworks; trade associations experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Track EU and international regulatory developments; prepare briefings.
• Coordinate internal issue teams and working groups.
• Engage with members to gather input and align positions.
• Support advocacy activities and representation in meetings with institutions and partners.

Skills

Public policy management

Stakeholder engagement

Written & oral communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

EU regulatory knowledge

Multicultural collaboration

Education

Academic background in public affairs, law, political science, business, or related field

Job description

Cosmetics Europe – The Personal Care Association is seeking an Issue Manager for an on-site, Brussels-area role. You will monitor regulatory and policy developments, prepare briefings, and coordinate cross-functional issue teams while engaging with member companies and associations to align positions.

The role focuses on advocacy, stakeholder outreach, and collaboration with institutions. English proficiency is essential, with additional EU languages seen as an asset.