EU Digital Public Affairs Lead - Flexible & Remote

Political Intelligence Brussels; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Political Intelligence Brussels seeks an experienced EU Public Affairs Associate Director to drive the design and coordination of client strategies in EU Digital Policies. You will lead the development of the EU Digital practice, guide policy analysis, and build relationships with EC officials, MEPs, and industry representatives.

You will oversee a team of public affairs and communications specialists, shape advocacy campaigns, monitor policy trends, and provide strategic positioning proposals

Qualifications

• 6 to 10 years of proven experience in EU public affairs and digital policy.
• Strong understanding of the EU digital political landscape.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and multifaceted campaigns.
• Experience in developing strategies, leading advocacy campaigns, and advising clients on political and regulatory challenges.
• Proactive networking and stakeholder engagement.
• Fluent in English; additional EU languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the vision and strategy for expanding PI’s EU Digital practice.
• Stay on top of policy and political developments, debates, legislation, and regulatory trends, contributing with insights.
• Develop and implement Public Affairs strategies that align with client and company objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with European Commission officials, MEPs, their staff, and industry representatives.
• Attend sector events and policymaking debates to network and influence.
• Coordinate and lead advocacy campaigns to influence EU policy decisions for clients.
• Provide clients with insights into emerging trends, opportunities, and potential threats.
• Advise client leads on strategic positioning, action plans and campaigns for existing and future projects.
• Mentor colleagues in EU Digital policy and communications.

Skills

EU public affairs

Digital policy

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Job description

Political Intelligence Brussels seeks an experienced EU Public Affairs Associate Director to drive the design and coordination of client strategies in EU Digital Policies. You will lead the development of the EU Digital practice, guide policy analysis, and build relationships with EC officials, MEPs, and industry representatives.

You will oversee a team of public affairs and communications specialists, shape advocacy campaigns, monitor policy trends, and provide strategic positioning proposals