EU Public Affairs & Communications Associate

Brunswick Group; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hospitalisation insurance

Pension insurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Commuter benefits

25 days annual leave

Training and career development

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Brunswick Group is seeking a Junior Consultant for our Brussels office to support EU policy, political and stakeholder advisory work. You will help prepare client materials, coordinate projects, and build a professional network across teams and sectors.

The role offers exposure to national and international clients, and opportunities to learn from experienced advisors in Brussels and Brunswick's global network.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' relevant EU public affairs/communications experience (consultancy, in-house or EU institutions).
• Strong interest in business, EU politics and public policy, with understanding of media/politics/public opinion effects.
• Curiosity about EU/global issues with ability to research and interpret complex policy.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to produce clear, well-organised documents and correspondence.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgement and discretion handling confidential client matters with strategic, creative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Keep colleagues informed of project status; develop action plans, engagement trackers, meeting requests and notes.
• Prepare stakeholder background reports and relevant mapping (political and media).
• Perform competitive analyses of clients and peer groups; identify and analyse research and media coverage on industry trends.
• Effectively handle logistics around client meetings and other client events.
• Identify and assess positioning opportunities for clients.
• Collaborate with peers and senior colleagues to clarify expectations, manage priorities and deliver work accurately and on time.
• Build relationships and a professional network outside the firm.

Skills

EU public affairs

Policy making

Consultancy experience

Stakeholder engagement

Research and analysis

Writing and communication

Job description

Brunswick Group is seeking a Junior Consultant for our Brussels office to support EU policy, political and stakeholder advisory work. You will help prepare client materials, coordinate projects, and build a professional network across teams and sectors.

The role offers exposure to national and international clients, and opportunities to learn from experienced advisors in Brussels and Brunswick's global network.