Public Affairs Manager – Sector Groups

Public Affairs Manager – Sector Groups

CEFIC – European Chemical Industry Council

Brussels, Belgium

Today, the European chemical industry is indispensable to modern life, producing the building blocks and high-tech materials on which modern societies are built. Our molecules and materials are used in every industry, from agriculture to construction, food and beverages, energy, health care and medicines, machinery, textiles, hospitals and transportation. We deliver a range of solutions needed to deliver the EU Green Deal, from better batteries, solar panels, wind turbines and smarter, more energy efficient materials. The Chemicals Industry Transition Pathway identifies the actions and conditions needed to achieve the green and digital transition and improve resilience in the chemical industry.

The European Union’s chemical sector employs 1.2 million highly qualified people directly in 28,000 companies. The chemical sector supports around 19 million jobs across all supply chains. It generates more than €540 billion a year in sales and €170 billion in European value added. Our industry has embraced corporate social responsibility, ethical behaviour and the principles of Responsible Care.

For its Public Affairs department, Cefic is looking for a (M/F/D) Public Affairs Manager – Sector Groups.

Mission of the role

Working closely with a dynamic team of public affairs professionals, the manager will provide advocacy support to the Sector Groups of Cefic, focusing on the European chemical Regulations (i.e. REACH and CLP) and other related chemical legislation.

Are you inspired by these responsibilities?

You will:

• Provide advocacy support to different Cefic Sector Groups (SGs) on a variety of topics, clustered under the umbrella of the European Green Deal and the Chemical Strategy for Sustainability of the European Commission;
• Monitor relevant legislative developments and advise the SG manager and the SG members on advocacy needs, actions and their political feasibility;
• Design and implement advocacy strategies, either individually or as part of a wider team; through and with the support of national federations, associate organisations and other stakeholders;
• Develop and maintain working relations with officials of the European Commission, European Parliament, Member States Competent Authorities as well as with relevant stakeholders;
• Support the SG manager and members to ensure aligned positions. Prepare advocacy materials;
• Attend and report on policy conferences and public meetings of the EU institutions;
• Draft reports and briefings on EU policy developments;
• Manage a range of digital tools designed to inform colleagues and members of political developments;
• Ensure the effective communication of political developments;
• Advise the SG members on EU policies & legislative procedures;
• Support the organization of policy events, such as conferences, workshops, etc.;
• Support with the outreach of key stakeholders (European Parliament, Commission, Council or others).

Can you make the difference?

The successful candidate will be a professional who demonstrates the following experience and competencies and personal qualities:

• Minimum 5 years of proven successful experience in an equivalent function working on chemical (REACH/CLP), environmental, energy & climate legislations, as well as on the EU legislative processes (ordinary & comitology);
• Good understanding of EU procedures and institutional framework;
• Previous working experience in the EU Institutions would be an asset;
• Overall knowledge about the European Green Deal objectives, the Chemical Strategy for Sustainability and key initiatives in the field of chemical policies;
• Full professional proficiency in English. Fluency in other official EU languages would be an asset;
• Project management skills, result oriented team player with pronounced focus on delivering value support;
• Ability to clearly and concisely express ideas/concepts, to adjust language and style to specific target audiences, and to deliver structured and convincing group presentations are essential;
• Ability to synthesize, and communicate coherent arguments from complex technical/scientific data;
• Accuracy and attention to detail;
• Diligence in research work;
• Cooperative approach and teamwork;
• Fully proficient using MS office and good understanding of social media channels;
• Flexibility and willingness to learn;
• Willing to travel for business;
• Willing to live in Belgium (Brussels).

What do we offer?

• Working in a people oriented, international and dynamic culture at the centre of EU affairs;
• Full time employment contract, competitive salary according to experience and several benefits;
• Opportunities for employee development (trainings, mentoring).

Are you interested?

Please send your application with full curriculum vitae and motivation letter before Friday 6 September 2024 to:

Cefic
Jessica Bart-Williams, HR Officer,
Rue Belliard 40, b15, 1040 Brussels
E-mail address: jobs@cefic.be

NB: Please note that in the course of the recruitment process, your application may be shared with Internal departments and/or Cefic members.