Public Affairs Consultant, EU Tech Policy & Cybersecurity

SEC Newgate; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SEC Newgate EU is a Brussels-based advocacy and communications consultancy seeking a Public Affairs Consultant to support technology and digital policy programmes, cybersecurity policy, and EU regulatory navigation.

You will contribute to policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and communications, delivering high-quality research and insights while supporting client projects in an international environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in EU public affairs, government relations, consultancy, trade associations, EU institutions or a related environment.
• Exposure to technology, digital, telecoms, AI, cybersecurity or innovation policy.
• Understanding of the EU policy-making process and institutional landscape.
• Experience supporting client projects and delivering high-quality written analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze EU legislative, regulatory and political developments affecting technology sector clients, including AI, data, cybersecurity, platform and telecom.
• Conduct policy research and develop actionable insights for clients.
• Track key stakeholder activity and emerging policy trends.
• Contribute to monitoring reports, briefings and policy updates.
• Support the delivery of client projects and programmes.
• Prepare client-ready deliverables, including briefings, presentations and stakeholder analyses.
• Ensure work is delivered accurately, on time, and to a high standard, within agreed budgets, and record time accurately.
• Support account teams in managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Assist in the development and implementation of advocacy strategies.
• Support stakeholder mapping and engagement activities.
• Help organise meetings, events and roundtables involving policymakers and external stakeholders.
• Prepare briefings and summaries.
• Draft policy papers, position papers, consultation responses and communication materials.
• Contribute to thought leadership and external content development.
• Support integrated public affairs and communications campaigns.
• Work collaboratively across teams and practices.
• Share knowledge and insights with colleagues.
• Support business development activities, research and proposal preparation where appropriate.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Skills

Analytical and research skills

Excellent drafting and communications

Synthesis of complex information

Organizational skills

Time management / multitasking

Job description

SEC Newgate EU is a Brussels-based advocacy and communications consultancy seeking a Public Affairs Consultant to support technology and digital policy programmes, cybersecurity policy, and EU regulatory navigation.

You will contribute to policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and communications, delivering high-quality research and insights while supporting client projects in an international environment.