Government Relations Director, Sustainability

SHEIN; Brussel; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SHEIN in Brussels seeks a Senior Manager for EU Policy & Government Relations to lead strategy on ESG policy, regulatory engagement, and advocacy across the EU. Coordinate with senior management, map stakeholders, and develop engagements with political offices and agencies.

You will shape advocacy plans on EPR and circularity, organize briefings, events, and networks, and translate policy insights into actionable business outcomes while maintaining high ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in International Relations, Political Science, Global Studies, Law, Economics, Communications or related field.
• Experience in policy research, development and analysis.
• Strong policy and regulatory network in Brussels.
• EU exposure with Commission/Agency experience would be a plus.
• Experience in ESG (corporate reporting, circularity) is a plus.
• Ability to translate policy engagements into commercial outcomes.
• Strong analytical, presentation and project management skills.
• Fluent English; German or French a plus.

Responsibilities

• Track EU legislative and non-legislative developments related to ESG and their implications for SHEIN’s business.
• Collaborate with Senior Director to develop recommendations for senior management and business units.
• Identify and map key ESG policy stakeholders (officials, regulators, NGOs, industry groups).
• Develop, and support engagement strategies to build strategic relationships with key stakeholders in the EU.
• Formulate and execute advocacy plans in support of SHEIN’s ESG policy positioning.
• Lead the company’s advocacy strategy on EPR and circularity regulations in the EU.
• Identify opportunities to develop social impact initiatives with credible stakeholders.
• Organize meetings and prepare briefing notes/presentations for senior management.
• Lead or support in organizing networking platforms and trade associations.
• Draft reports on EU policy and institutional developments relevant to ESG priorities.
• Organize events on policy areas relevant to ESG priorities with partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Policy engagement

Stakeholder networking

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in International Relations / Political Science / Global Studies / Law / Economics / Communications

Job description

SHEIN is a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, providing an extensive range of affordable, SHEIN-branded apparel and products sourced from a global network of vendors. Since our founding in 2012, we have expanded to serve customers in nearly 160 countries and regions worldwide. Our EMEA headquarters are in Dublin, and we now operate over 15 offices across the EMEA region.

At SHEIN, our culture is driven by our core values: Customer First, Take Ownership, Deliver Results, Make Change, and Celebrate Diversity. These are not just words, they are the principles that guide our work as we strive to meet the needs of our customers around the world.

Learn more about SHEIN by following us at https://careers.shein.com/ and Homepage - SHEIN Group.

About SHEIN

SHEIN is a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, providing an extensive range of affordable, SHEIN-branded apparel and products sourced from a global network of vendors. Since our founding in 2012, we have expanded to serve customers in nearly 160 countries and regions worldwide. Our EMEA headquarters are in Dublin, and we now operate over 15 offices across the EMEA region.

At SHEIN, our culture is driven by our core values: Customer First, Take Ownership, Deliver Results, Make Change, and Celebrate Diversity. These are not just words, they are the principles that guide our work as we strive to meet the needs of our customers around the world.

Learn more about SHEIN by following us at https://careers.shein.com/ and Homepage - SHEIN Group.

About the Position

Job Responsibilities

• Track, monitor and assess EU legislative and non-legislative developments related to ESG, e.g. corporate reporting, circularity, waste and consumer protection, and their implications for SHEIN’s business.
• Collaborate closely with the Senior Director to develop and provide recommendations to SHEIN’s senior management and relevant business units on ESG-related political, policy and regulatory issues.
• Identify and map key ESG policy stakeholders (including political office holders, government officials, regulators, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, industry associations and civil society groups).
• Develop, and support engagement strategies to reach out and build strategic relationships with key stakeholders in EU and relevant member states to strengthen SHEIN’s network of partners.
• Formulate and execute advocacy plans in support of company’s ESG policy positioning and profiling
• Lead the company’s advocacy strategy on EPR and circularity regulations in EU and across Europe.
• Identify opportunities to develop social impact initiatives with credible stakeholders
• Organize and manage meetings on ESG and sustainability issues, including the preparation of briefing notes/presentations for senior management’s reference.
• Lead/support in the planning, organization and management of networking platforms/trade associations.
• Draft reports for senior management on EU policy and institutional developments relevant to SHEIN’s ESG priorities.
• Organise events on specific policy areas relevant to SHEIN’s ESG priorities with relevant partners and stakeholders.

Job Requirements

• Degree in International Relations, Political Science, Global Studies, Law, Economics, Communications or related field.
• At least 10 years of work experience in European government relations or public policy.
• Experience in policy research, development and analysis.
• Strong policy and regulatory network in Brussels with a demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at political level to undertake advocacy work.
• Prior work experience within an EU institution, particularly the European Commission, agency or corporate with EU exposure required.
• Experience in the ESG field (corporate reporting, circularity, waste, consumer protection) would be a plus.
• Track record of effectively solving complex issues and delivering strong results while maintaining the highest standards.
• Keen interest to translate policy/regulatory engagements into tangible commercial outcomes.
• Strong analytical, presentation (written and oral) and project management skills.
• Strong proficiency in English; competency in German or French would be a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and have exceptional attention to detail while operating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

SHEIN is committed to an equitable and inclusive work environment for all candidates and provides equal opportunities in all employment practices without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or childbirth, age, disability, or veteran status.