EU Public Affairs Account Manager (Technology)

Hanbury Strategy; Brussel; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days leave

Hybrid working

Pension and retirement plan

Lunch vouchers

Travel allowance

Health insurance

WFA (Work From Abroad)

Job summary

Hanbury Strategy in Brussels seeks an Account Manager to service digital-focused accounts with a strong focus on EU policy and regulation. You will work closely with senior colleagues to deliver regulatory analysis, client service, and strategic guidance in a fast-paced consulting environment.

The role requires 2–3 years’ experience in EU digital policy topics, excellent English communication, and a willingness to travel within Europe.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of EU digital policy landscape.
• Two to three years' experience in digital policy topics for EU institutions, think tanks, or consultancy.
• Excellent written and verbal English; other EU languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of excellent work and client service for a portfolio of digital-focused accounts.
• Manage projects independently, meet deadlines, and conduct regulatory/policy research.
• Provide strategic advice and participate in client meetings and reporting.
• Support business development and contribute to pitches and proposals.

Skills

EU policy

Policy analysis

Project management

Client management

English communication

Tools

PowerPoint

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. Founded in 2016, Hanbury works with clients from offices in several countries, including Belgium (Brussels).

The role

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

The successful candidate will have a passion for politics and a strong working knowledge of EU politics and regulation, committed to delivering excellent client service in a fast-paced consulting environment.

You will be a key member of a team that has an established track record in supporting clients in Brussels in the digital policy domain. Current work covers major pieces of legislation including the Cloud and AI Development Act (CASA), Cybersecurity Act II, the Digital Omnibus, and the Digital Networks Act (DNA).

You will join a team providing expert regulatory and political analysis and engagement advice to some of the most exciting global companies, working closely with senior colleagues and with support from executives. You will have experience working for the EU institutions, a think tank, in-house, in a relevant trade association, or in consultancy.

Main role and responsibilities

You will work with colleagues at all levels, from Executives to Partners, driving the delivery of excellent work and client service. You will be involved in a range of tasks and projects, which might include:

• Drafting clear regulatory and political analysis for internal and external audiences on the latest EU digital policy developments.
• Managing projects independently while meeting deadlines.
• Conducting research on new subject matters.
• Serving and advising clients on complex EU policy, regulatory, and political developments.
• Attending external events to increase your knowledge and understanding of relevant sectors and share insights and connections with the wider team.

Client management

• Act as the day-to-day account manager on a portfolio of digital-focused accounts, building strong client relationships.
• Handle general account administration effectively, demonstrating great attention to detail with little to no instruction or guidance, and delegating appropriately.
• Develop an understanding of client needs and make useful suggestions for key deliverables such as policy monitoring and detailed research.
• Demonstrate critical thinking to produce strategic advice for clients.
• Contribute positively to client meetings and take responsibility for status reports and other client reporting.

Business development

• Demonstrate good presentation skills, playing a positive and active role in pitches and proposals.
• Start to build an external network.

Leadership and development

• Take ownership of your own personal development, seeking out training opportunities and new approaches to innovate Hanbury's ways of working.
• Work successfully with colleagues, including delegation, mentoring and time management, setting an appropriate example.

Culture

• Share feedback and contribute ideas to help develop the culture within the team, on accounts, and across the wider organisation.
• Find a way to personalise and embody the Hanbury values day-to-day.

The ideal candidate profile:

• Has a solid understanding of the EU digital political and regulatory landscape, with an interest in developing this further.
• Has a practical working knowledge of at least two major pieces of digital legislation in the acquis.
• Has two to three years’ experience working on digital policy topics for the EU institutions, a think tank, in-house, in a relevant trade association, or in consultancy.
• Can think laterally and has effective problem-solving skills.
• Can manage multiple deadlines effectively, with great attention to detail.
• Is dedicated to producing high-quality work and going the extra mile in a fast-paced environment.
• Has good presentation skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Has first-class verbal and written communication skills in English; additional EU languages are considered a plus.
• Wants to be part of a dynamic team and drive a positive working environment.
• Enjoys working with people with a diverse range of backgrounds and opinions.
• Has the right to live and work in Belgium.

Benefits

• 26 days' paid leave plus public holidays and time off over Christmas.
• Normal working hours are 9am to 6pm.
• Hybrid working.
• 4% group assurance (pension) employer contribution.
• Monizze Lunch Vouchers, Eco Vouchers, and a monthly travel allowance.
• Hospitalisation and health insurance policy.
• Work From Abroad (WFA) policy for up to four weeks a year.
• You will be based in Brussels, but asked to travel as necessary to London or other parts of Europe.