European Affairs Advisor

About Connect Europe:

We are the voice of the leading connectivity providers in Europe. Our job is to work closely with European policymakers, the surrounding community, and our members to achieve a better policy and regulatory environment for connecting and digitalising Europe. We shape industrial and policy agendas in a fast-changing sector and work in a dynamic environment at the intersection of different EU laws and global economic and geopolitical influences. We strive to be a trusted partner to institutional representatives and senior level executives in our ecosystem.

Profile:

We are looking for a European affairs advisor to work in our policy team on institutional engagement and stakeholder outreach. The new policy advisor should have 5 years of experience in successfully engaging with the EU institutions and the digital stakeholder community in Brussels. We are looking for an individual, who is a team player, self-starter and enjoys meeting people and creating communities.

Main Tasks:

• Create and maintain a rolling EU stakeholder engagement plan in cooperation with the policy team.

• Engage with policymakers and other key stakeholders with a focus on the European Parliament as well as on Member State representations in Brussels.

• Support the DG and the leadership team in their high-level outreach.

• Draft policy papers and other materials, as required, to use in outreach activities.

• Align and coordinate these activities within the association and with member companies. 

Skillset & Competencies:

• Demonstrable experience in Brussels-based policy advocacy, ideally in the digital or a closely related sector. Previous experience with the European Parliament or other EU institutions is a plus.

• Interest in and a good understanding of the tech & policy drivers impacting the European connectivity industry.

• Strong collaborative and diplomatic skills, and ability to negotiate and reach a consensus.

• Inclusive, organised and result-driven way of working.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• English fluency in speaking and writing is a must; very good knowledge of another European language is an asset.

What we offer:

Join a high-performance team in a positive working environment, where humour goes hand in hand with hard work. A competitive remuneration package. Some travel is required.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We support an inclusive workplace where team members thrive based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

How to apply:

Send your CV and a short motivation letter, both saved with your name in the title, addressed to Muriel Hirschfeld, Senior Operations Manager – HR, Finance & Administration (hirschfeld@connecteurope.org) by 20 December. The subject of the e-mail should be “EUROPEAN AFFAIRS ADVISOR VACANCY – NAME SURNAME”.