EU Political Consultant

About the role

This is a unique opportunity to join an evolving part of Dods Group Ltd. We are looking for a consultant to join our dynamic team based in Brussels. The successful candidate will have responsibility for a political portfolio and the delivery of Political intelligence to clients in this area. The Political Intelligence division provides timely information and insight to clients seeking to shape policy making in the EU.

About Dods Group Ltd

Dods Group Ltd is a leading political intelligence business covering the Westminster and Brussels parliaments. We provide clients across the corporate, government and charity sectors with insight, intelligence and impact through our comprehensive suite of policy tools.

Our services comprise of three main elements:

• Dods Insight – based in Brussels and London, our industry experts offer real-time analysis and impartial guidance on the latest policy developments and trends.
• Dods Monitoring – our platform offers instant alerts and contextual insight from over 13,000 sources across the UK and the EU.
• Dods People – the original “who is who” in politics, Dods Parliamentary Companion, was established in 1832. Today, our stakeholder management tools cover the UK and the EU, helping you identify and communicate effectively with key contacts.

For further information, please visit: www.dodsgroup.com

What we are looking for

Our ideal candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of the European policy making process and previous experience of working in the European Institutions.

Key attributes include:

• Strong organisation skills.
• Ability to switch continuously between subjects.
• A desire to help others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Flexible, quick thinker, highly organised and can deal with tight deadlines and a demanding environment.
• Confident and proactive, prepared to take a hands on approach.
• Interest in European politics.
• Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills.
• An open minded consultative approach.
• Ability to give and receive positive and constructive feedback.
• Ability to creatively solve problems.
• Attention to detail.
• Masters level of education ideally in European studies.
• Fluent English.
• Knowledge of another European language.

Key responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide a first-rate political intelligence service to a small portfolio of clients. You will be responsible for the delivery of the monitoring service in your portfolio and managing the content related aspect of client management.

You will work to ensure the day-to-day delivery of the service and contribute to common tasks. Where required, you will work with other teams in the company on joint monitoring projects.

This includes:

• Relevant client-facing experience maintaining an excellent service to clients.
• Provision of timely and high-quality political insight and research.
• Contribute to the development of our business through the delivery of successful trial periods with prospective clients in coordination with colleagues.
• Contribute to common tasks to ensure the complete delivery of the monitoring service. This includes registers / agendas / proofreading.

What’s it in for you?

Founded in 1832, you will be joining an organisation with a wealth of experience. Organisations have been turning to us for pertinent information on what’s going on in Government since we first published Dods Parliamentary Companion way back in 1832 and employees want to work with us to develop their careers. We are big on our people, our culture, and our values. We always look to go the extra mile for our employees and provide internal and external training as well as career development and growth.

Employee Benefits (Brussels)

• 25 days leave (20 statutory days, plus 5 extra-legal holidays), plus bank holidays, with the option to buy an additional 5 days holiday per year
• 1 day off for your birthday!
• Flexible, hybrid working environment which values work-life balance and gives you the option to choose how you best work – including 4 weeks to ‘work from anywhere’
• 2 days paid volunteering leave per year to support a charity of your choice
• Monthly lump-sum allowance to reimburse business expenses, dependent on level
• Lunch vouchers (€8 per working day, €1.09 employee contribution deducted through the payroll)
• Hospitalisation coverage provided via AXA insurance
• Pension Plan with Integrale (currently 3% employee/3% employer contribution)
• Eco-cheques of up to €250 per year (pro-rata to time worked)
• An annual premium paid in June each year (pro-rata for part time workers) and dependent on cost of living per year
• Monthly contribution to public transport (if living 3kms or more from the office and upon receipts)
• Monthly contribution for staff travelling by bike to work in Brussels (max 40km round trip)
• 13th Month is paid at the end of the year and in pro-rata of occupancy at Dods Group Ltd.
• Continual learning, professional development, and career progression opportunities, with up to 3 paid L&D days per year
• Employee assistance programme
• 4pm finish on Fridays

Social activities, events and celebrations for you to connect with your team mates

Equal opportunitiesWe are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities. Dods Group Ltd wants to meet the aims and commitments set out in its equality policy. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010 and building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce in encouraging equality and diversity.

The organisation needs your help and co-operation to enable it to do this but answering our Equal Opportunity questions is voluntary. The information provided will be kept confidential and will be used for monitoring purposes. Please note, the answers to your questions will be kept separate from your application and not viewed by the Hiring Manager.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit a CV and Cover Letter setting out how you would be a good fit for the role. If you are interested in the role, please submit your application through our Company Careers Page Careers tendersglobal.net Dods Group Ltd. The closing date for applications is January 12 23:59 with interviews to be held shortly thereafter.

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