We are looking for a team player who can build trusted partnerships with stakeholders in the EU community and deliver high impact EU advocacy outcomes.
You will be:
- Supporting the implementation of integrated public affairs and communications with a particular focus on stakeholder engagement across issues of relevance to Cosmetics Europe (specifically in relation to the European Green Deal);
- Executing on the EU Affairs policy advocacy strategies and campaigns to support Cosmetics Europe’s goals;
- Working with politicians, policymakers and non-governmental organizations and other EU
stakeholders to build and maintain trusted relations and partnerships;
- Supporting the Cosmetics Europe network of national associations in advocacy activities on EU issues;
- Supporting effective internal member communications and helping to drive activities and coordinate the PA experts including regular meetings and conference calls.
You have a:
- Minimum of 6 years' experience in public affairs including in either in a European institution (ideally having worked with or in the European Parliament) in corporation, consultancy or trade association environment;
- Clear understanding of best practice advocacy and stakeholder engagement;
- Experience of addressing issues related to the European Green Deal;
- Strong understanding and experience of the EU stakeholder environment and EU policymaking processes and key issues impacting the Cosmetics sector
- Strong advocacy, communication (verbally and in written) and interpersonal skills, extensive experience of relationship-building and stakeholder engagement
- Excellent track record of stakeholder engagement capabilities on complex projects
- An ability to operate in complex, cross-functional teams from a wide range of disciplines
- High personal accountability and integrity combined with the ability and experience to communicate to shape policy and decision-making at a senior and strategic level
- Collaborative working style, high commitment and motivation;
- Fluency in spoken and written English (working knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage);
- Work permit for the European Union.
We offer
- An open-ended contract / full time basis;
- A competitive salary and fringe benefits package;
- A challenging position of in a motivated and international team;
- A wide portfolio of responsibilities and opportunities within a strong and dynamic consumer goods industry sector.
Interested in this position?
Please send your résumé and a short (max 1 page) cover letter outlining your motivation for this position to: jobs@cosmeticseurope.eu
Applications must be received by close of business on 03-February-2021
Only successful candidates fulfilling all the requirements will be short-listed.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to prove their background, qualifications, skills and
experiences by providing relevant documents.
Telephone enquiries cannot be answered.
this job offer is not open for applications
