EU Associate Director (Tech)

Hanbury Strategy; Brussel; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days’ paid leave

Hybrid working policy

Group pension assurance

Bonus scheme 2027

Lunch vouchers

Travel allowance

Representation allowance

Health insurance

Travel to Europe

Job summary

Hanbury Strategy, based in Brussels with travel to London and across Europe, seeks an Associate Director to lead public affairs accounts and support growth. You’ll guide junior colleagues, manage client relationships, and provide strategic regulatory and political analysis across EU institutions.

You will have 3–6 years’ experience in politics/public affairs, strong English communication, and a developing Brussels network. This role offers hybrid working and regional travel opportunities.

Qualifications

• Has three to six years’ experience working for the EU institutions, a think tank, in-house, at a relevant trade association, or in consultancy.
• Has knowledge of consumer policy, digital platforms, and / or telecoms regulation.
• Can confidently advise clients on the details of public policy and plan engagement across the EU institutions.
• Has a developing Brussels network.
• Has some experience as a people manager and leader.
• Has strong presentation and influencing skills.
• Has excellent interpersonal skills to encourage respectful debate and is not afraid to take risks.
• Has first class verbal and written communications skills in English and at least one other European language.
• Is dedicated to producing high-quality work and going the extra mile in a fast-paced environment.
• Wants to be part of a dynamic team, helps drive a positive working environment, and enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds and with differing views.
• Has the right to work in Belgium.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve work by junior colleagues, providing coaching and effective feedback
• Manage junior colleagues on accounts, delegating, motivating, supervising, and developing them
• Manage overall client relationships across a portfolio of accounts, demonstrating strong lateral thinking and problem-solving skills
• Provide strategic regulatory and political analysis and engagement advice, and manage the delivery of daily products and services to clients
• Focus consistently on adding value to clients and recognise opportunities to extend relationships.
• Play a significant role in business development, including leading well-structured, creative new business proposals
• Cross-sell and upsell to existing clients and drive new commercial opportunities
• Present and influence with confidence in pitches and client meetings
• Build relationships with potential new business leads and grow your network
• Support the development of a positive Hanbury culture and act as an advocate and ambassador for Hanbury internally and externally

Job description

About Hanbury Strategy

We turn insight into impact. Whether a client is facing a communications challenge or has a policy goal, our exceptional team uses our understanding of politics, public opinion and the press to create campaigns that work. We have a relentless focus on achieving great results for our clients.

The role

Founded in 2016, Hanbury continues to focus on delivering client excellence and growing our business. We are looking to bring on board a driven Associate Director to help service existing public affairs accounts, with opportunities to help support our ongoing growth.

The successful candidate will have a passion for politics, a shrewd understanding of EU politics and regulation, knowledge of digital and telecoms policy, and will be committed to delivering excellence in a fast-paced consulting environment.

You will be a key member of a team that provides cutting-edge regulatory & political analysis and engagement advice to some of the most exciting global companies. You will have experience working for the EU institutions, a think tank, in-house, in a relevant trade association, or in consultancy.

Responsibilities

Leadership and development

• Review and approve work by junior colleagues, providing coaching and effective feedback
• Manage junior colleagues on accounts, delegating, motivating, supervising, and developing them

Client Management

• Manage overall client relationships across a portfolio of accounts, demonstrating strong lateral thinking and problem-solving skills
• Provide strategic regulatory and political analysis and engagement advice, and manage the delivery of daily products and services to clients
• Focus consistently on adding value to clients and recognise opportunities to extend relationships.

Business Development

• Play a significant role in business development, including leading well-structured, creative new business proposals
• Cross-sell and upsell to existing clients and drive new commercial opportunities
• Present and influence with confidence in pitches and client meetings
• Build relationships with potential new business leads and grow your network

Leadership & Development

• Review and approve work by junior colleagues, providing coaching and effective feedback
• Manage junior colleagues on accounts, delegating, motivating, supervising, and developing them
• Support the development of a positive Hanbury culture and act as an advocate and ambassador for Hanbury internally and externally

The ideal candidate profile:

• Has a shrewd understanding of EU politics and the regulatory process
• Has three to six years’ experience working for the EU institutions, a think tank, in-house, at a relevant trade association, or in consultancy
• Has knowledge of consumer policy, digital platforms, and / or telecoms regulation. Is also comfortable developing expertise in new policy areas as the political agenda evolves
• Can confidently advise clients on the details of public policy and plan engagement across the EU institutions
• Has a developing Brussels network
• Has some experience as a people manager and leader
• Has strong presentation and influencing skills
• Has excellent interpersonal skills to encourage respectful debate and is not afraid to take risks.
• Has first class verbal and written communications skills in English and at least one other European language
• Is dedicated to producing high-quality work and going the extra mile in a fast-paced environment
• Wants to be part of a dynamic team, helps drive a positive working environment, and enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds and with differing views
• Has the right to work in Belgium

Benefits

• 26 days’ paid leave plus bank holidays and time off over Christmas.
• Normal working hours are 9am–6pm.
• Hybrid working policy, with the opportunity to work from abroad for up to four weeks per year.
• Group assurance (pension) employer contribution.
• Eligible for the company’s 2027 CCT90 bonus scheme.
• Monizze lunch vouchers, eco vouchers and a monthly travel allowance.
• Representation allowance.
• Health insurance policy.
• Based in Brussels, with travel to London and other parts of Europe as required.

Hanbury Strategy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender or gender reassignm et, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex or sexual orientation. As part of our commitment to equal opportunities, we are open to discussions about alternative working patterns or hours.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments to be made during recruitment or in employment for reasons associated with your physical or mental health. We are committed to ensuring everyone is able to fully participate in whatever way is most appropriate for them.