EU Public Policy Lead — Brussels

Amazon Inc.; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon's Brussels Public Policy Team is seeking a Public Policy Manager to join its Brussels-based team. This role will drive engagement with EU and national policymakers on a wide range of economic policy issues.

The successful candidate will build and maintain relationships with senior officials in EU institutions and national governments, develop advocacy strategies, and represent Amazon before external stakeholders. Fluency in English is required, with additional EU languages a plus.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in public affairs, lobbying, or government relations.
• Proven track record of campaign development and influencing policy outcomes.
• Established network of senior-level contacts within EU institutions or member state governments.
• Ability to operate independently on complex policy files with ambiguous goals.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal); additional EU languages are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead Amazon's external engagement on EU policy files affecting Amazon's businesses, working independently with limited guidance.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior officials in EU institutions (European Commission, European Parliament, Council of the EU), national governments, and relevant trade and industry associations across a range of policy areas.
• Develop and execute advocacy strategies on legislative and non-legislative initiatives affecting Amazon's businesses, such as fiscal and customs frameworks, while engaging on broader regulatory and economic policy developments relevant to our operations in Europe.
• Represent Amazon before external stakeholders and coalitions, serving as a credible and trusted advocate for Amazon's policy positions.
• Monitor, analyze, and translate complex policy developments into clear, actionable analysis and recommendations for senior Amazon leaders, ensuring visibility across the full spectrum of issues that impact our operations in Europe.
• Partner with legal, communications, compliance, and business teams to drive successful policy campaigns and ensure alignment on cross-business priorities.
• Contribute to team-wide mechanisms and best practices that improve the EU Public Policy team's effectiveness, scalability, and coordination across policy portfolios and the region.
• Play an active role in hiring and developing Public Policy talent within the overall public policy team in the region.

Skills

Public affairs

Lobbying

Government relations

Campaign development

EU policy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Law, Public Policy, Economics, or equivalent

Job description

Amazon's Brussels Public Policy Team is seeking a Public Policy Manager to join its Brussels-based team. This role will drive engagement with EU and national policymakers on a wide range of economic policy issues.

The successful candidate will build and maintain relationships with senior officials in EU institutions and national governments, develop advocacy strategies, and represent Amazon before external stakeholders. Fluency in English is required, with additional EU languages a plus.