Public Affairs Consultant

Forward Global; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Direct involvement in client work

Autonomy

Attractive remuneration and benefits

Job summary

Forward Global is recruiting an European Public Affairs Consultant to join our Brussels office. This entry-level role offers real responsibility from day one, working directly on client assignments across diverse sectors.

You will learn how EU policy is shaped, influence it, and collaborate with experienced consultants in a dynamic, international environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in law, political science, economics, EU studies, international relations or related field.
• Up to three years of experience; EU institution experience is a plus.
• Excellent written and spoken English, ability to translate policy into clear writing.
• Curiosity, attention to detail, proactive and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support to clients on a wide range of issues and contribute to strategic planning and development.
• Prepare position papers, policy briefings and risk assessments.
• Support advocacy and stakeholder engagement with European institutions, including meeting coordination and follow-up.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments at EU level and assess their impact on clients and markets.

Skills

English proficiency

Policy writing

Stakeholder engagement

Research

Education

Master's degree in law / political science / economics / EU studies / international relations

Job description

About Forward Global

Forward Global is an international risk and reputation management advisory firm delivering tailored solutions for clients worldwide. Our clients include global corporations, trade associations, law firms, private equity and venture capital firms, foreign governments and sovereign wealth funds, international associations and NGOs, and family offices.

The firm brings together more than 500+ advisors with backgrounds in international strategy, government relations & public affairs, communications, policy, and digital content creation. Forward Global has offices in Washington, D.C., Miami, Paris, Brussels, Montreal, London, and Abidjan. We are a B-Corp certified company.

Our 50+ strong Brussels office, dedicated to European public affairs, supports businesses and organisations in navigating the complex institutional environment of the European Union. We operate across a variety of sectors: tech, telecommunications, creative industries, transport, agri-food, chemicals, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, services, and security/defence.

As part of our expansion, we are recruiting one European Public Affairs Consultant to strengthen our offering. This is an entry-level role with real responsibility from day one. You’ll work directly on client assignments across a range of sectors, learning how EU policy is made and how to influence it, alongside experienced consultants.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support to our clients on a wide range of issues and contribute to strategic planning and development.
• Prepare position papers, policy briefings and risk assessments.
• Support advocacy and stakeholders engagement activities with European institutions, including meeting coordination and follow-up.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments at EU level and assess their potential impact on clients and markets.

Profile

• A master’s degree in law, political science, economics, EU studies, international relations or a related field.
• Up to three years of professional experience, including internships and traineeships. Experience in an EU institution is a plus.
• Excellent written and spoken English, and the ability to turn complex policy into clear, concise writing.
• Curiosity, attention to detail, and a proactive, hands-on approach.
• A collaborative, client-focused mindset.
• Fluent in English, knowledge of another EU language is considered an asset, particularly French.

Offer

• Full-time position in a rewarding environment.
• Direct involvement in client assignments.
• A high degree of autonomy.
• Attractive remuneration and benefits.

Forward Global Group welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. As an equal-opportunity employer, the Group promotes an inclusive and diverse work environment.