European Affairs Manager

EDP; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybride; EUR 50 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

EDP is seeking an experienced Brussels-based European Affairs professional to support advocacy strategy execution and stakeholder engagement across EU institutions and think tanks. You will help prepare meetings, track legislative developments, and coordinate inputs for senior management in a hybrid work setting.

The role requires 3–6 years in Brussels, strong understanding of EU decision-making, and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders in an international environment.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in Brussels.
• Experience in EU institutions, associations, consultancies or utilities.
• Good understanding of EU decision-making.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders.
• High-quality briefings and excellent coordination across the organisation.

Responsabilités

• Advocacy support: assist in implementing European advocacy strategy and prepare meetings with EU institutions and stakeholders.
• Legislative monitoring: track EU developments and prepare briefing notes; coordinate information across teams.
• Internal coordination: align European Affairs with business units and prepare briefing packs for senior management.

Connaissances

EU affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Policy coordination

Organizational skills

International environment

Formation

Degree in European Affairs, Political Science, Economics, Law, International Relations or similar

Outils

CRM

Description du poste

We are EDP, a global energy company present in around 29 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

Support the implementation of EDP's European Affairs and advocacy strategy by contributing to stakeholder engagement, institutional outreach, legislative monitoring and coordination of advocacy activities in Brussels.

The role complements the work of Policy & Regulation by supporting the external representation of EDP and the day-to-day execution of European Affairs activities.

Main responsibilities:

Advocacy support

• Support the implementation of EDP's European advocacy strategy.
• Contribute to the preparation of advocacy plans and institutional engagement activities.
• Support the preparation of meetings with EU institutions and stakeholders.
• Assist in developing key advocacy messages and communication materials.
• Support relationships with European institutions and relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain regular contact with industry associations, think tanks and partner organisations.
• Help preparing stakeholder mapping and engagement plans.
• Contribute to the organisation of institutional events and high-level meetings.

Legislative monitoring

• Monitor EU political and legislative developments.
• Prepare legislative summaries and briefing notes.
• Helps coordinating information flows with internal teams.

Internal coordination

• Support alignment between European Affairs and business units.
• Coordinate internal inputs for meetings and advocacy activities.
• Prepare presentations and briefing packs for senior management.

Knowledge management

• Maintain stakeholder databases and CRM.
• Support reporting activities.
• Contribute to benchmarking exercises.
• Maintain internal tracking tools.

Employment type: Full-Time

Work site: Hybrid Model

What are we looking for:

• Degree in European Affairs, Political Science, Economics, Law, International Relations or similar.
• 3-6 years of experience in Brussels.
• Experience in EU institutions, associations, consultancies or utilities.
• Good understanding of EU decision-making.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to work in an international environment.
• Additional EU languages are an asset.
• High-quality briefings.
• Excellent coordination across the organisation.
• Timely monitoring of EU developments.

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

As a top employer we:

• Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
• Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
• Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

• Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
• Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
• Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle