EU Policy Manager

Position description

You are a political operator with 5-8 years’ experience of EU politics and policy. You have a good understanding of the EU’s digital policies and demonstrated affinity with the tech accountability agenda. You are well versed in the nature of and debates surrounding social media. You have a strong political network in Brussels and in at least one key member state. You enjoy meeting new people and making connections, working autonomously and as part of a small team. You are fully proficient in English as well as in German and/or French; other languages are a major asset. You are a fluent writer, a skilled campaigner and an accomplished policy advocate.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel regularly within the EU;
• Commitment to Reset Tech’s mission;
• High standards of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.

Position responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Political and Stakeholder Outreach

• Build and maintain relationships with EU political parties, national political parties, and policymakers, with a focus on at least one major member state;
• Identify political, policy and societal trends across the EU relevant to EU digital regulation and its enforcement;
• Help build and support engagement strategies and campaigns that encourage a strong and consistent approach to sovereign EU tech regulation;
• Coordinate with civil society partners, think tanks, experts, and industry actors;
• Support the organization of events, workshops and high-level discussions.

EU Institutional Engagement

• Establish and maintain relationships with key officials and aides within the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission;
• Identify and track key political and policy developments related to digital markets, digital services and platform accountability;
• Prepare briefings and policy analyses for EU policymakers;
• Represent Reset Tech in meetings, hearings, and events;
• Support members of the global Reset Tech team in their engagement with the EU institutions.

Qualifications

Functional Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• A minimum of 5-8 years’ professional experience in EU politics and policy, preferably acquired as an official or EU parliamentary aide;
• A Master’s degree in EU affairs, law, public policy, economics, or political science, or equivalent acquired through experience;
• Demonstrated knowledge of EU legislative processes and institutional dynamics;
• Thorough understanding of the EU’s digital policies and the challenges facing them.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong political skills and the ability to communicate effectively with policymakers;
• Excellent analytical and writing skills; confident communicator with the ability to translate complex policy topics into clear, research-driven messages;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain professional relationships;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently;
• Full professional proficiency in English and either German or French is required; additional EU languages are a major asset.

Why us?

What we offer

• Competitive salary and ancillary benefits;
• Hybrid working from Brussels;
• The opportunity to work on one of the most pressing issues of our time;
• Impactful work with a mission-driven team.

Timeline and Contact

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

About us

Reset Tech is a public policy organisation dedicated to tackling digital threats to society. We advocate for greater safeguards for our rights and security online. Our highly experienced team of researchers, policy experts, and technical and operational specialists work across Europe, Canada and United States.

Application instructions

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