Policy Officer

About Eurovent

Eurovent is the European Industry Association for Indoor Climate (HVAC), Process Cooling, and Food Cold Chain Technologies. Our association acts as a bridge between our members and the EU institutions to enable heating, cooling, and ventilation technologies to contribute to the EU’s sustainability ambitions. We represent more than 1.000 organisations from over 30 countries, most of which are SMEs. More information about us at www.eurovent.eu.

Responsibilities

As Policy Officer, you will take the lead on major EU advocacy files on behalf of Eurovent, including in the following ways:

• Monitor EU policy developments and identify hooks, risks, and opportunities.
• Take the initiative to plan and implement appropriate advocacy responses.
• Prepare briefing materials to inform members on EU policy developments.
• Consult with members and drive consensus towards common positions.
• Draft and deliver position papers, arguments, presentations and speaking points.
• Coordinate advocacy actions with other associations and partners.
• Proactively reach out to policy makers and maintain a network across EU institutions.
• Represent Eurovent in consultations and direct communications with decision makers.
• Work closely with the communications and events team to set up effective campaigns.

Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous professional experience in relevant EU policy fields (Energy, Environment, Industry, Single Market) at a European association, PR consultancy, or EU institution.
• Be intimately familiar with the EU institutional landscape and legislative processes.
• Have a proven track record of planning and implementing effective advocacy campaigns.
• Bring a pre-existing network in the Brussels policy sphere.
• Have a talent for networking and managing relationships constructively, diplomatically and with discretion.
• Be an exceptional communicator and public speaker (in English), able to translate complex issues into simple messages.
• Be a self-starter and self-motivated, take initiative, and be comfortable working independently.

Our offer

• Full-time position starting ASAP.
• On payroll or as independent consultant.
• Based in Eurovent Head Office in Brussels with a flexible work-from-home policy.
• The role allows you to develop a valuable stakeholder network and develop expertise in some of the flagship policies of the European Green Deal.
• We value independence: as long as you do your job thoroughly and meet deadlines, we are flexible concerning when and how you do it.
• You should be ready to travel around Europe frequently.
• You will be joining a small, international Team and work with organisations from more than 30 countries daily.
• You will report to the Secretary General and Deputy Secretary General.
• Competitive annual salary, depending on profile and experience.
• Other advantages include a work phone, meal vouchers, insurance plan, and other allowances.

Apply now

Interested? Send your CV or LinkedIn profile to Mr Stijn Renneboog (stijn.renneboog@eurovent.eu) and let us know where you heard about the vacancy. Interviews will be held online on a rolling basis throughout September 2024.