Policy Manager Transport and Logistics

CLECAT; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A Brussels-based trade association is looking for a policy manager to support its representation towards EU institutions. The ideal candidate will monitor EU policies, prepare lobbying strategies, and represent the interests of the membership. A university degree and relevant experience in EU institutions are required. The position offers a challenging work environment and is full-time, starting as of December 2025.

Prestations

Stimulating and informal work environment

Flexible working conditions

Qualifications

• Relevant professional experience in lobbying EU institutions.
• Solid understanding of the functioning of EU institutions.
• Excellent knowledge of English; additional languages are appreciated.

Responsabilités

• Monitor EU policy and inform members about important developments.
• Prepare position papers and develop lobbying strategies.
• Represent positions at EU level in meetings.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Understanding of EU institutions

Formation

University degree in law, political sciences, or related field

Description du poste

Overview

CLECAT is hiring a policy manager. CLECAT, the Brussels-based trade association representing the interests of freight forwarders, logistics service providers and customs agents, is seeking to extend its policy team. We are looking for a senior and/or a junior policy advisor to support the representation of our membership towards the European institutions.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring EU policy and keeping members informed about policy developments of importance for the freight forwarding and logistics industry in the area of transport (with a focus on road, maritime, multimodal, sustainability, digitalisation).
• Preparing position papers and developing lobbying strategies in close dialogue with the CLECAT membership.
• Representing positions at EU level and in bilateral meetings with the EU institutions (Commission, European Parliament, Council).
• Managing a number of CLECAT internal working groups.
• Working with other stakeholders at EU level in support of coalitions.

Qualifications and skills

• University degree in law, political sciences, European studies, or any related field.
• Relevant professional experience (lobbying EU institutions and/or working experience in EU institutions), preferably in one of the following areas: maritime transport, road freight transport, sustainability.
• Solid understanding of the functioning of EU institutions and decision-making processes.
• Excellent analytical skills and an ability to assimilate the various aspects of an issue rapidly.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of English (spoken and written); a second or third European language is appreciated.
• A dynamic personality, capable of working in a small team but equally independent, well organised and flexible.

What we offer

We offer a challenging and varied job in a stimulating, informal and flexible European working environment. It is a full-time position, with an ideal start date as of December 2025.

Interested?

If you are interested, please send your CV, along with a motivation letter explaining why you are interested in the position to [e-mail]. For more information about CLECAT, please visit: www.clecat.org