Expert on Environmental and Climate Policy

EPP Group; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 48 200 - 89 380; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

At least 24 days of annual leave

Participation in the EU pension scheme

Training and career development opportunities

Résumé du poste

A leading political group in the European Parliament is seeking an Expert on Environmental and Climate Policy in Brussels. This role involves providing expertise to strengthen the group's legislative efforts, organizing meetings, and ensuring communication within the political landscape. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and drafting skills, excellent command of English and/or French, and familiarity with EU policies. Benefits include competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong drafting skills and ability to explain complex issues clearly.
• Proficiency in English and/or French is required, knowledge of other EU languages is an asset.
• Experience with EU institutions and legislative processes is valued.

Responsabilités

• Assist ENVI Members in their legislative work with expertise and reporting.
• Organize internal coordination and preparatory meetings on legislative work.
• Advise the EPP coordinator in the ENVI committee with strategic recommendations.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Political awareness

Communication skills

Formation

Completed university studies of at least 4 years

Description du poste

Expert on Environmental and Climate Policy

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Job title

Expert on Environmental and Climate Policy

Reference number

2025/CA/2/FGIV

Type of contract

Contractual Agent

Function group and grade

FGIV

Place of work

03.10.2025 12:00 (CET)

Be at the heart of Europe’s decision-making
and help shape policies that safeguard our way of life

Join the EPP Group in the European Parliament and contribute to building a stronger and more ambitious Europe. As the largest and oldest political group in the Parliament, we are committed to driving policies that foster innovation, promote sustainable growth, and safeguard citizens’ rights.

We are looking for anExpert on Environmental and Climate Policyto strengthen our work in the Working Group Economy and Environment - ENVI committee. This role is not a standard political adviser position, but a dedicated expert function designed to strengthen the EPP Group’s capacity to analyse, draft, and follow up on environmental and climate-related legislative and policy files in the European Parliament.

This is a unique opportunity to put your expertise in environmental and climate policy at the service of the EPP Group, supporting our Members’ parliamentary work and helping shape Europe’s response to today’s environmental and climate challenges.

Work on some of the most important and cutting-edge legislative files shaping Europe’s digital and innovation agenda.

Contribute to the policy debates that impact the daily lives of 450 million Europeans.

Collaborate in a truly multilingual, multicultural and dynamic environment with colleagues from all across the EU.

Benefit from attractive working conditions, professional development opportunities, and a workplace where diversity and inclusion are actively promoted.

About the EPP Group

The Group of the European People's Party (EPP Group) is the largest and oldest group in the European Parliament. As a centre-right group, the Group is committed to creating a stronger Europe, building on its people and working towards the benefit of all Europeans. It is aiming to reach a more ambitious and a more self-assured Europe where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. In its day-to-day business, the Group and its Members can rely on the multinational secretariat providing high quality political, administrative and technical support.

Department

The Parliamentary Work - Internal Policies Directorate is responsible for assisting MEPs in exercising their parliamentary prerogatives in committees and in plenary sessions. The Directorate coordinates the work of the three standing EPP Working Groups: Legal and Home Affairs, Budget and Structural Policies and Economy and Environment and provides support to the EPP Group's Chief Whip.

The Expert on Environmental and Climate Policyfulfils a supranational function within the EPP Group Secretariat and brings specialised knowledge and high-level expertise to support the Group’s work in this strategic policy area. The Expert will carry out the following functions and duties:

Assisting ENVI Members in their legislative work by providing in-depth expertise, drafting amendments, reports, briefings, and voting lists;

Organising EPP internal coordination and preparatory meetings on legislative work and providing the relevant follow-up;

Ensure strong contact and communication within the Group, with other political groups and other EU institutions as well as with relevant stakeholders and the relevant scientific community in the field of environment and climate policy;

Providing minutes, summaries, analysis, notes, etc. on ENVI-related subjects for rapporteurs, shadows, the coordinator, as well as the Group's hierarchy;

Advising the EPP coordinator in the ENVI committee with specialised input and strategic recommendations;

Supporting negotiations with other political groups by drawing on expert knowledge to strengthen the EPP position.

This position offersan excellent opportunity for motivated candidates tocontribute at the heart of European politics in a complex and stimulating environment. The selected candidate will join a dynamic team, supporting Members on one of the EU’s most important policy areas:environmental and climate legislation.

The role requires strong political awareness, analytical and drafting skills, as well as the ability to work both independently and in close cooperation with colleagues in a multicultural environment. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility, sound judgment, organisational talent, and the ability to manage priorities under pressure. Excellent communication skills, discretion, and a results-oriented mindset are essential.

Proficiency in English and/or French is required, with additional languages considered an asset. Familiarity with EU institutions, the legislative process, and IT tools used in the European Parliament will be highly valued.

The post involves frequent travel, notably to Strasbourg for plenary sessions, as well as occasional external meetings.

Job requirements

Candidates must have:

a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least 4 years attested by a diploma;

university-level relevant professional experience of at least 3 year;

excellent knowledge (speaking and writing) of English and/or French (C1) - (knowledge of other EU languages is an asset);

strong analytical and drafting skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly;

profound knowledge of the relevant policy of the EU;

solid understanding of EU institutions and the legislative process;

general knowledge of the administrative procedures linked to the areas of activity;

a good knowledge of the EP’s and of the EPP Group’s Secretariats, their wider political organisation and functioning;

capability of working under high pressure and in politically complex environments;

strong sense of discretion and confidentiality.

Salary & benefits

Successful candidates may be offered a contract agent position (FG IV) in line with the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the EU ( CEOS ).

In addition to the basic salary (from €4,319 to €8,009 depending on length of experience), you will benefit from:

Participation in the EU pension scheme (entitlement after 10 years);

At least 24 days of annual leave;

Allowances (e.g. expatriation, household, dependent child, installation) depending on your situation;

Training and career development opportunities.

General admission conditions

CANDIDATES must fulfil THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS (art. 12(2) of the CEOS ):

• be a national of one of the Member States of the European Union;
• enjoy their full rights as a citizen (have no criminal record);
• have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the laws concerning military service;
• meet the character requirements for the duties involved.

HOW TO APPLY

Help us build a stronger, innovative, and forward-looking Europe. Join the EPP Group today!

1.Read carefully this notice.

2. Prepare yoursupporting documents. Your applicationsmust be supported by:

• Diplomas (secondary and post-secondary).
• Proof of professional experience (contracts, attestations, salary slips or equivalent). Traineeships are taken into account. Unofficial translation into English, French or German of proof of professional experience are needed, if documents are not in these languages.
• For self-employed activity: official documents (tax forms, VAT, invoices, etc.).
• Proof of language(s) knowledge (certificates or a written explanation if none available).
• Copy of ID card or passport.

3. Submit online application in Englishvia EPP Group career website by3 October 2025, 12:00 (CET) with attaching the following:

• Motivation letter (max. 500 words, in English)
• All supporting documents in1 single PDF (max. 15 MB)

4. Confirmation – You will receive an acknowledgement email. Check your spam folder if it does not arrive.

• Selection Committee assesses only applications which are substantiated with supporting documents
• Eligible candidates included on a reserve list
• Interview/assessment based on the candidate’s profile and the needs of the service

Generally, depending on the number of applications received, it may take up to three months from a publication of a notice of recruitment to a reserve list for temporary agents, and two to three months for contract agents.

The EPP Group ensures that applicants' personal data are processed in line with Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data, particularly as regards their confidentiality and security and repealing Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and Decision N° 1247/2002/EC.

The EPP Group is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and to creating inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from qualified individuals who fulfil the job requirements, regardless of their age, race, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, sexual identity or any other characteristic.