We're hiring - new position open at EUnited Brussels

EUnited, the European Engineering Industries Association is looking for an Environment and Sustainability Officer to join the association’s team in Brussels.

EUnited represents machinery and equipment suppliers in Europe. Members are manufacturers of professional cleaning equipment, municipal equipment and vehicle cleaning equipment.

Role and main responsibilities

• Coordinate EUnited’s cross-sector Environmental Committee and Sustainability WG;
• Provide technical support, determining members’ priorities and key industry positions in the environmental and sustainability fields;
• Represent the association’s views and members’ interests vis a vis the European institutions and various other organisations, relevant to EUnited sectors, at EU and national level;
• Implement and lead on impactful European advocacy campaigns;
• Organise and actively participate in European and international meetings and events;
• Monitoring and early warning on European environmental and sustainability policies;
• Work hand in hand with group chairs, members’ experts and EUnited staff;
• Report to the Executive Director in close cooperation with the managing directors of the Cleaning and Municipal Equipment sectors.

Person specification

Required

• Self-starter with outstanding organisational skills;
• Team-worker, with a proactive and hands-on approach;
• Sound knowledge of the EU, its institutions and decision-making process;
• Strong communication, advocacy and networking skills;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English;
• Knowledge of a second EU language (German would be an asset).

Desirable

• 2-3 years of relevant work experience in policy and regulatory affairs;
• Knowledge in European environmental and/or sustainability legislation;
• University degree in science (or related field);
• Experience in a membership organisation or industry association would be a plus.

Contract

Full-time contract under Belgian law. Competitive salary and benefits package.

Working from the Brussels office. Occasional travel in the EU required.

How to apply

Please apply by sending your CV and cover letter by 18 March 2024 at the latest.

Interested candidates should apply via this EuroBrussels link.

Please note: due to the high level of applications anticipated we will not be able to reply to each application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.