European Affairs Manager

EDP Renewables; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybride; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Résumé du poste

EDP Renewables in Brussels is seeking an experienced professional to support European Affairs and advocacy initiatives. You will help engage with EU institutions, think tanks, and industry associations, coordinating advocacy activities and internal communications within a hybrid work model.

The role requires a degree in European affairs or related field and 3–6 years in Brussels, with fluent English and strong stakeholder engagement skills. EU language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in European Affairs, Political Science, Economics, Law, International Relations or similar.
• 3–6 years of Brussels experience in EU institutions, associations, consultancies or utilities.
• Fluent English; additional EU languages are an asset.

Responsabilités

• Support implementation of European advocacy strategy and stakeholder engagement.
• Assist in preparing meetings with EU institutions and stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal inputs for meetings and briefing packs for senior management.
• Maintain stakeholder databases and CRM; support reporting activities.

Connaissances

EU stakeholders

Advocacy strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Policy monitoring

Communication skills

Organisation

Formation

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

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.

Stakeholder engagement

• 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.
• Identify relevant initiatives affecting EDP businesses.
• 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.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to work in an international environment.
• Fluent English.
• Additional EU languages are an asset.
• High-quality briefings.
• Effective stakeholder engagement.
• 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
• Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília
• Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

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