Senior Consultant Trade Policy and ESG, Brussels

Hanson Search; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading political advisory firm based in Brussels seeks a Senior Consultant for its trade policy team. This role involves managing client accounts, mentoring junior team members, and developing business opportunities within trade policy. Ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of EU trade policy, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to foster client relationships. Join a team committed to providing strategic advice in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of EU trade policy.
• Experience leading client accounts and managing teams.
• High attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the advocacy team in client account management.
• Contribute to client meetings and foster client relationships.
• Identify new clients and business opportunities.

Skills

EU trade policy

International trade policy

Account management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Networking abilities

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Consultant to join the trade policy team of a leading political advisory and communications consultancy in Brussels. The role entails leading on the management of client accounts, managing junior team members and developing business and market opportunities within the trade policy space.

This is an opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic about building a team to provide valued strategic advice to clients. This role would suit someone who is able to foster business development, execute market opportunities and has an in depth understanding of EU trade policy, EU institutions and the wider Brussels political environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the advocacy team in monitoring business opportunities and client accounts with a view to providing strategic insight and advice across trade policy and wider ESG
• Contributing to client meetings and liaising with key clients to foster relationships and execute strategies
• To identify and make recommendations for new clients and business proposals
• Act as a key point of contact for one of the team’s biggest clients in the trade policy space
• Organisation, management and mentoring of junior team members
• Assisting in the implementation of the internal marketing strategy for the Policy team

Key Requirements

• Thorough understanding of the EU trade policy and also international trade policy
• Understanding of one other area of EU policy – ESG ideally or other policy areas such as sustainability, energy, tech, or privacy/data
• Experience leading, or providing support leading client accounts and account management
• Driven to manage and engage with team members at all levels, in order to support senior leadership in development of junior team members
• High attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills including the capability to project manage
• Ability to network and build good relationships

If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. You can access our Diversity and Inclusion Policy here.

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