Junior Policy Officer - Environment

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

Organisation: APPLiA – Home Appliance Europe

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent (Belgian Law)

Reporting To: Senior Policy Director for Environment

About APPLiA

APPLiA – Home Appliance Europe is looking for a motivated individual with an interest in environmental policy, to join the APPLiA team as a Junior Policy Officer. APPLiA is the trade association representing home appliance manufacturers across Europe, comprising 25 Direct Members, 26 National Associations, and 4 Associate Members. APPLiA advocates for the industry's commitment to promoting sustainable lifestyles by enhancing appliance performance while minimising environmental impact. The Association actively engages in areas such as sustainability, circular economy, energy efficiency, ecodesign, energy labelling, e-waste management, resource efficiency, chemicals, digital economy, trade, consumer protection, safety, and standardisation.

Position summary

Reporting to the Senior Policy Director for Environment, the Junior Policy Officer will play a proactive role within APPLiA’s Environment Team. The successful candidate will help navigate EU environmental policies, monitor key regulatory portfolios, coordinate working group activities, and support advocacy initiatives across Europe.

What you’ll do

• Track, intelligence-gather, and perform comprehensive evaluations of EU regulatory files and legislative developments across environmental domains (including Chemicals, PFAS, Critical Raw Materials, Plastics, Fluorinated Gases, Food Contact Materials, Batteries, Circular Economy, WEEE, Repair, and Packaging);
• Evaluate the practical and strategic consequences of policy measures for home appliance manufacturers;
• Contribute to researching and preparing position papers, public consultations, and brief policy documents;

2. Working Group Management & Member Relations

• Organise internal membership working groups, handling news distribution, meeting preparations, agendas, summary notes, presentation decks, and practical arrangements;
• Act as a contact point for membership inquiries on European environmental dossiers;
• Draft briefing files and presentations for member companies, internal groups, and senior staff;

3. Advocacy & External Engagement

• Assist with mapping and aligning advocacy initiatives alongside national associations, European institutions, and industry partners;
• Help organise outreach campaigns, thematic workshops, and high-level events;
• Represent the association at external meetings, stakeholder forums, and conferences to expand and sustain professional networks in the European environmental scene.

Where you shine

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in European Studies, Environmental Policy, Political Science, Law, or a 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 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and virtual collaboration platforms.
• Data-driven, organised, with strong project management skills and the ability to work autonomously under tight deadlines in a multicultural stakeholder environment.
• 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.

Why us

• An excellent opportunity to launch a career in a dynamic industrial sector at the heart of EU policy making, backed by structured mentoring, coaching, and training.
• A modern, young, multilingual, and multicultural environment based in Brussels.
• Modern offices with panoramic views of Brussels, regular team-building events, and opportunities for European travel.

Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis; early submission is encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.