Brussels VP, Public Affairs & Strategy

Weber Shandwick; Brussel; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Weber Shandwick Brussels is seeking a Vice President of Public Affairs to lead multiple client programs and integrated teams in a high-impact, Brussels-based role. The candidate will serve as primary client contact on corporate reputation and public affairs, advising senior stakeholders and guiding strategy across departments.

In this role, you will mentor teams, drive growth, and collaborate with cross-functional colleagues to deliver integrated communications programs for diverse sectors,

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in public affairs or political communications.
• Proven ability to manage multiple client programs and budgets.
• Strong advisory and spokesperson skills with senior client contacts.
• Ability to build and mentor diverse teams across departments.
• Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple client programs, budgets and integrated teams.
• Serve as day-to-day client contact on corporate reputation, public affairs and corporate communications accounts.
• Act as trusted adviser to key client contacts and internal teams.
• Coordinate cross-office and cross-geo teams to translate strategy into tactics.
• Expand engagements into new areas and grow existing client budgets.
• Identify opportunities for growth and lead new business pitches.

Skills

Client leadership

Public affairs

Strategic planning

Team development

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Weber Shandwick Brussels is seeking a Vice President of Public Affairs to lead multiple client programs and integrated teams in a high-impact, Brussels-based role. The candidate will serve as primary client contact on corporate reputation and public affairs, advising senior stakeholders and guiding strategy across departments.

In this role, you will mentor teams, drive growth, and collaborate with cross-functional colleagues to deliver integrated communications programs for diverse sectors,