Public Affairs and Communications Junior Consultant

Brunswick Group; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hospitalisation insurance

Pension insurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Commuter benefits

25 days annual leave

Training and career development

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Brunswick Group is seeking a Junior Consultant for our Brussels office to support EU policy, political and stakeholder advisory work. You will help prepare client materials, coordinate projects, and build a professional network across teams and sectors.

The role offers exposure to national and international clients, and opportunities to learn from experienced advisors in Brussels and Brunswick's global network.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' relevant EU public affairs/communications experience (consultancy, in-house or EU institutions).
• Strong interest in business, EU politics and public policy, with understanding of media/politics/public opinion effects.
• Curiosity about EU/global issues with ability to research and interpret complex policy.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to produce clear, well-organised documents and correspondence.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgement and discretion handling confidential client matters with strategic, creative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Keep colleagues informed of project status; develop action plans, engagement trackers, meeting requests and notes.
• Prepare stakeholder background reports and relevant mapping (political and media).
• Perform competitive analyses of clients and peer groups; identify and analyse research and media coverage on industry trends.
• Effectively handle logistics around client meetings and other client events.
• Identify and assess positioning opportunities for clients.
• Collaborate with peers and senior colleagues to clarify expectations, manage priorities and deliver work accurately and on time.
• Build relationships and a professional network outside the firm.

Skills

EU public affairs

Policy making

Consultancy experience

Stakeholder engagement

Research and analysis

Writing and communication

Job description

Opportunity

Are you a young professional eager to grow your advisory career and work on a variety of high-stakes issues? Brunswick Group is seeking a talented Consultant with 1 to 3 years' relevant experience to join our Brussels office and help national and international clients navigate complex EU policy, political and stakeholder issues. This is an opportunity to develop in a dynamic, fast-paced advisory environment at the intersection of business, media and politics.

As a Junior Consultant, you will deliver timely across policy, politics and media, while building a strong understanding of our clients’ businesses. You will prepare clear, accurate client materials (documents and presentations), support the effective coordination of projects and work closely with colleagues across teams. You will gain exposure to diverse sectors and international projects, and begin developing your own professional network and advisory skills.

Our Brussels team combines in-depth knowledge of EU and Member State policymaking with experience across a broad range of sectors, including industrials and infrastructure, new technologies, healthcare, energy and transportation, as well as banking and financial services or consumer industries.

About The Role

As a Junior Consultant at Brunswick, you will support high-quality public affairs and strategic communications advice for our clients. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Keep colleagues informed of project status; develop action plans, engagement trackers, meeting requests and notes.
• Prepare stakeholder background reports and relevant mapping (political and media).
• Perform competitive analyses of clients and peer groups; identify and analyse research and media coverage on industry trends.
• Effectively handle logistics around client meetings and other client events.
• Identify and assess positioning opportunities for clients.
• Collaborate with peers and senior colleagues to clarify expectations, manage priorities and deliver work accurately and on time.
• Build relationships and a professional network outside the firm.

What We're Looking For

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

At Brunswick, we seek entrepreneurial individuals dedicated to learning and growth. We value potential, strong work ethic, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Standout candidates demonstrate:

• 1-3 years' relevant experience in EU public affairs, communications or policymaking, ideally gained in a consultancy, in-house or in an EU institutional role such as supporting an MEP or Parliamentary group.
• Strong interest in business, EU politics and public policy, and an understanding of how media, politics and public opinion affect organisations.
• Curiosity about current EU and global issues, with the ability to research and interpret complex policy and stakeholder developments.
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to produce clear, well-organised and thoughtful documents and correspondence.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgement and discretion when handling confidential client matters, alongside strategic, creative problem-solving skills.

Why Join Us

At Brunswick, you will be part of an ambitious, collaborative, and international team working at the heart of European decision-making. As a central hub for Brunswick's global Public Affairs, Regulatory and Geopolitical practice, our Brussels office advises leading companies and organisations on some of the most complex and consequential challenges facing business and society today.

You will help clients navigate an increasingly complex political and regulatory environment. You will gain early exposure to senior clients, policymakers and high-profile issues, working closely with experienced advisors in Brussels and across Brunswick's global network.

We believe that great advisors are built through curiosity, collaboration and hands-on experience. From day one, you will be encouraged to contribute ideas, take ownership of your work and develop your skills in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment. You will benefit from structured training, ongoing mentorship and opportunities to learn from colleagues with diverse professional backgrounds and expertise.

Our culture combines the ambition and dynamism of an entrepreneurial environment with the support and collegiality of a close-knit team. We invest in our people and are committed to helping you build a rewarding, long-term career at Brunswick.

We offer a comprehensive onboarding programme to help you settle into your role, understand our ways of working and build connections with colleagues across the region.

Our Benefits Package Includes

• Hospitalisation and dental insurance (DKV)
• Pension insurance and life assurance
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing initiatives
• Commuter benefits
• 25 days of annual leave
• Ongoing professional training and career development opportunities
• Annual discretionary bonus, subject to individual and firm-wide performance

Brunswick is committed to transparent and equitable pay practices. Information regarding the salary range and overall compensation package for this role will be made available to candidates during the recruitment process and may be requested at any stage prior to interview.

About Brunswick

Brunswick is a global advisory firm. We help companies tackle high-stakes issues, navigate complex stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-impact outcomes.

Our clients value our ability to anticipate, shape, and respond to the key players and forces in the financial and investment arena, regulatory and geopolitical universe, NGO community, workforce and beyond. They rely on us for deep experience, fresh perspectives and original thinking. So, in Brunswick you will find an exceptional range of experience and talent with a rich mix of backgrounds. From the beginning, we have prioritized attracting, developing, and retaining the best professionals in the industry, united by a culture of inclusivity, excellence, and intellectual curiosity.

Founded in 1987 in London, the firm has organically grown to 27 offices in 18 countries across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia. We operate as a "one-firm firm" with no individual profit centers. This allows us to assemble fully integrated, bespoke teams for each client, able to draw on the full resources of Brunswick anywhere in the world.

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