EU Public Affairs Director — Plastics & Circular Economy

European Plastics Converters | EuPC; Brussel; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Starting January 2027

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

European Plastics Converters (EuPC) is seeking a Public Affairs Director to lead EU outreach and policy advocacy at Brussels level, driving strategic engagement with the European Commission, Parliament and Council.

You will translate EuPC priorities into advocacy campaigns, manage stakeholder networks across member associations, and coordinate internal governance to support evidence-based policy positions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant EU public affairs experience.
• Proven track record designing advocacy strategies and delivering outcomes with EU officials.
• Strong political network and understanding of EU regulatory landscape affecting plastics sector.
• Understanding of the plastics industry across major end-use applications.
• Master's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Excellent command of English (additional EU languages are an asset).

Responsibilities

• Drive EU institutional outreach and advocacy with the European Commission, European Parliament and Council.
• Position EuPC as a credible partner and build long-term relationships with policymakers and stakeholders.
• Represent EuPC in external meetings, roundtables and conferences to raise sector visibility.
• Translate EuPC priorities into advocacy strategies, stakeholder maps and engagement plans.
• Coordinate policy papers, briefings, presentations, newsletters and speeches.
• Ensure alignment between advocacy, member priorities, and EuPC divisions and governance.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Persuasive communication

Coalition building

Education

Master's degree in Political Science / European Studies / Law

Job description

European Plastics Converters (EuPC) is seeking a Public Affairs Director to lead EU outreach and policy advocacy at Brussels level, driving strategic engagement with the European Commission, Parliament and Council.

You will translate EuPC priorities into advocacy campaigns, manage stakeholder networks across member associations, and coordinate internal governance to support evidence-based policy positions.