Vacancy Public Affairs Consultant

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 with a global presence as part of the SEC Newgate Group; we are currently looking for a Public Affairs Consultant.

THE ROLE

As a Public Affairs Consultant, you will support the delivery of client programmes focused on technology and digital policy and cybersecurity policy, helping clients understand and navigate the evolving EU regulatory landscape.

You will work across policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, advocacy and communications activities, providing high-quality research and insights while contributing to the successful delivery of client projects.

This role is ideal for an individual with an interest in technology policy who is looking to deepen their expertise, develop client-facing consultancy skills and grow their career in a dynamic international environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Policy Analysis & Insight

• Monitor and analyse 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.

Client Delivery

• 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.

Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement

• 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.
• Communications & Content Development
• 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.

ABOUT YOU

You are curious, analytical and eager to develop your expertise in EU technology policy.

You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, building relationships and translating complex policy developments into practical advice for clients.

Experience

• 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.

What You Bring

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent drafting and communication abilities.
• Ability to synthesise complex information into clear and actionable insights.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A collaborative mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Curiosity, intellectual rigour and a commitment to continuous learning.

Languages

• Excellent written and spoken English.
• French or German is a strong asset; proficiency in other European languages is also valued.

WHY JOIN US

• A competitive compensation package.
• An international, collaborative and stimulating working environment.
• The opportunity to work with high-profile clients and on high-impact projects across sectors.
• Genuine opportunities to learn, develop and grow within the team.