EU Public Affairs Consultant

Political Intelligence Brussels; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra vacation days

Flexible working from home

Career development

Job summary

Political Intelligence Brussels is seeking a Consultant passionate about tech policies and consumer protection to assess policy impacts and design and execute public affairs strategies for clients. You will engage with key EU stakeholders, manage client accounts, and lead the design and implementation of public affairs campaigns.

This role requires strong analytical and strategic capabilities, good political judgement, and hands-on experience with EU policymaking.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of experience in EU public affairs or a closely related role.
• Strong ability to develop strategies, lead advocacy campaigns, and advise clients on political and regulatory challenges.
• Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills, with strong business acumen and political judgement.
• Collaborative team player who can also work independently and translate complex policy into actionable briefs.
• Excellent English speaking/writing (C1); French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support client accounts in planning, coordinating, and delivering work with high-quality outputs.
• Monitor policy developments in tech and sustainability, providing critical analytical insights to clients.
• Develop and implement public affairs strategies aligned with client and company objectives.
• Build relationships with European Commission officials, MEPs and industry representatives; participate in sector events and debates.
• Contribute to team coordination and help generate new business opportunities, including pitches and proposals.

Job description

Our Public Affairs consultancy is seeking a Consultant who is passionate about tech policies, consumer protection to play an important role in assessing policy impacts and designing and executing public affairs strategies for our clients. You will provide insights on emerging trends, risks and opportunities while engaging with key EU stakeholders.

As a Consultant you will be managing key client accounts, designing, and implementing Public Affairs strategies, as well as engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

This role requires exceptionally strong analytical and strategic capabilities, sound political judgement, and hands‑on experience with EU policy making process. The ideal candidate has a deep and holistic understanding of the challenges shaping policymaking related to product safety, sustainability and circular economy.

Are you ready to join a firm with over 25 years of experience and enhance your expertise? Do you want to tackle challenging policy issues and influence EU policy and decision‑making? If so, you could be the professional we are looking for!

Main Responsibilities:

• Support client accounts in the planning, coordination, and delivery of work, contributing to high‑quality outputs and high client satisfaction
• Stay on top of policy developments in tech and sustainability sector, debates, legislation, and regulatory trends, providing clients with critical and analytical insights
• Develop and contribute to the implementation of public affairs strategies that align with client and company objectives, and advise on strategic positioning, action plans, and campaigns
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including European Commission officials, MEPs, and industry representatives, and actively network by attending relevant sector events and policymaking debates
• Contribute to team coordination and support junior colleagues where relevant, while contributing to new business opportunities, including supporting pitches and preparing proposals

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in EU public affairs with a 2 to 4 years experience in a similar role, and a very good understanding of the EU policy making process, including key stakeholders.
• Experience in developing strategies, leading advocacy campaigns, and advising clients on political and regulatory challenges.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, along with strong business acumen, political judgement, and a proactive, can‑do attitude.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in teamwork, supports colleagues, but can also work independently; someone who values efficiency and knows how to communicate effectively with corporate clients, translating complex policy into clear and actionable briefs.
• Excellent speaking, writing, and reading skills in English (at least C1), French is an asset

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and collaborative work environment in a modern workspace.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A chance to shape the future of EU energy public affairs at a leading agency.
• Competitive benefits, including extra vacation days and flexible working from home options.
• A strong company culture based on feedback and transparency.