EU Government and Public Affairs Manager - Brussels, Belgium

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Overview

We are excited to announce an opportunity for an EU Government and Public Affairs Manager.

The EU Government and Public Affairs Manager is responsible for supporting advocacy efforts with the European Union (EU) institutions. The primary policy focus will be EU electrification policies and regulation. Additional policy responsibilities will include: industrial policy (notably the Clean Industrial Package), consumer policy, tax & customs, insurance, company law, and electronic documents (vehicle and driving licence).

This position includes analysis of proposed legislative actions to assist the Assistant Vice President of European Government & Public Affairs and the business in assessing the potential impact on the organization and developing appropriate responses. This position supports all EU advocacy efforts through the prioritisation, planning and preparation of outreach activities, as well as ensuring consistent follow-up to engagements.

The EU Government and Public Affairs Manager shall work closely with our Government and Public Affairs teams in our Corporate Markets and selected partner markets to maximise the value of the Brussels-national capital-Brussels engagement programme. The role will also help systematise the sharing of best practices across the European and global GPA teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise the business on key political and legislative developments, and support efficient and effective formation of company positions and action plans.
• Support EU-Brussels engagement programme on above key strategic initiatives with a particular focus on priority electrification issues.
• Support leadership/executive level engagement activities.
• Support regular advocacy activities with scheduling meetings, briefings, and development of messaging & materials.
• Develop relationships and lead advocacy efforts with working level politicians and officials in the European Commission, European Parliament and Council of Ministers.
• Lead day-to-day Enterprise engagement in our industry associations and in relevant working groups and fora within our horizontal business associations.
• Attend association working group meetings, reporting key developments back to the business and ensure Enterprise's positions are clearly understood and advanced.
• Take a day-to-day lead on building out our Brussels-national capitals and MEP constituency programme in 2-3 of our Corporate Markets.
• Ensure methodical follow-through on priority engagements in national capitals and constituencies and ensure impact back into Brussels decision-making.
• Support the coordination of European GPA activities including the sharing of best practices and support to GPA activities in the Corporate Markets, where needed.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of working with the European Union institutions in an advocacy role.
• Experience of working directly or indirectly with vehicle rental, automotive and mobility industries preferred.
• Direct experience of policy work with the following Directorate Generals: DG MOVE, DG GROW, DG ENER, DG CLIMA, DG TAX, DG COMP preferred.
• Direct experience of policy work with the following European Parliament Committees: TRAN, ENVI, ITRE, IMCO and ECON preferred.
• Must have full competency in spoken and written English.
• Second language: (especially French / German / Spanish) preferred.

Competency Based Qualifications:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with ability to concisely communicate complex issues.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to develop relationships with individuals from multiple cultures and social backgrounds.
• Ability to develop strategy collaboratively with business partners, plan advocacy campaigns/programmes, deliver, recalibrate as necessary, measure and report.
• Methodical approach to relationship-building, engagement and follow-up.
• Ability to consistently provide high quality work product.
• Ability to self-motivate and work with minimal oversight.
• Ability to prioritize work-flow to achieve maximum results.
• Consistently demonstrates honesty and integrity in all work contexts.
• Supports diversity and contributes to an inclusive work environment.

Additional Information

Please let us know about any accommodations you may need to participate in the recruitment process.

Location: Brussels, Belgium
Salary: Competitive

Deadline for applications: 10th January 2025