Junior EU Environmental Policy Associate

APPLiA - Home Appliance Europe; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and training

Brussels office

European travel opportunities

Job summary

APPLiA – Home Appliance Europe is seeking a Junior Policy Officer to join its Environment Team in Brussels. You will monitor EU environmental policies, support advocacy initiatives, and coordinate working group activities across Europe, reporting to the Senior Policy Director for Environment.

You will draft position papers, brief policy documents, and briefing files for member companies, with a focus on environmental topics such as REACH, Circular Economy, and WEEE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in European Studies, Environmental Policy, Political Science, Law, or related discipline.
• Valid EU working permit required.
• Native or professional fluency in written and spoken English.
• Proven ability to draft concise, engaging reports, policy papers, and executive briefings.
• High level of IT literacy, including Google Workspace, MS Office Suite, and virtual collaboration platforms.
• Data-driven, organised with strong project management skills.
• Specialised knowledge of key EU environmental policies (e.g., REACH, Circular Economy Initiatives, WEEE Directive).
• Fluency in additional European languages.
• Prior experience within an EU institution, trade association, corporate government affairs department, or consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Track and evaluate EU regulatory files and legislative developments across environmental domains.
• Evaluate policy measures' practical and strategic consequences for manufacturers.
• Draft position papers, public consultations, and brief policy documents.
• Organise internal membership working groups: news distribution, meeting prep, agendas, notes, decks.
• Represent the association at external meetings and stakeholder forums to grow networks.

Skills

English fluency

Report writing

Project management

Data analysis

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Multicultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in European Studies, Environmental Policy, Political Science, Law, or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Virtual collaboration platforms

Job description

APPLiA – Home Appliance Europe is seeking a Junior Policy Officer to join its Environment Team in Brussels. You will monitor EU environmental policies, support advocacy initiatives, and coordinate working group activities across Europe, reporting to the Senior Policy Director for Environment.

You will draft position papers, brief policy documents, and briefing files for member companies, with a focus on environmental topics such as REACH, Circular Economy, and WEEE.