Public Affairs Manager - Sustainability
Public Affairs Manager - Sustainability
Independent Retail Europe
Brussels, Belgium
Independent Retail Europe is the European trade association of groups of independent retailers. Our association promotes the business model of groups of independent retailers and represents their interest in EU policy and legislation development. We work on a very wide range of EU policy issues that concern the modern food and non-food retail sector.
In order to support our advocacy activities, we are looking to employ an experienced and dynamic Sustainability Manager.
Main roles:
- Identifying and analysing EU policy and regulatory initiatives on sustainability issues relevant to the membership;
- Developing and executing advocacy strategies on these initiatives;
- Developing positions and responses to EU consultations/studies on sustainability issues;
- Proactively and independently driving and implementing the agenda on sustainability;
- Representing the association in EU advisory and working groups and in relevant fora on sustainability;
- Building and maintaining relationships with EU Institutions and stakeholders;
- Working in close cooperation with members to obtain feedback and ensure they are properly informed on developments and initiatives.
Profile:
- 5-8 years working experience, of which a major part in European affairs (e.g. trade association, consultancy, corporate representation, EU institution…);
- Excellent understanding of the functioning of the EU legislative process;
- Ability to independently set and implement the agenda for advocacy outreach towards the EU institutions on initiatives in the area of sustainability;
- Strong communication, writing and presentation skills; Excellent English writing skills are a must;
- Proficient in English and German or French;
- Working experience in sustainability issues (e.g. circular economy strategy, waste policy – packaging waste, food waste, EPR systems, single use plastics), Farm to Fork strategy, green transport) is a plus;
- A legal background is a plus.
We offer a hands-on job in a small international team, in relation to an exciting sector, and an attractive remuneration package. The function is based in Brussels. Please address your CV and cover letter by 30 May to Else Groen, Director General: Info@IndependentRetailEurope.eu.
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