Environment & Sustainability Officer

Environment & Sustainability Officer

EUnited - European Engineering Industries Association

Brussels or Frankfurt

We are looking for an Environment and Sustainability officer with strong technical and regulatory understanding of environmental and sustainability policies to be based in either the EUnited office in Brussels or Frankfurt. We are looking for someone who understands the technical dimension of environmental regulation and can engage confidently with both company experts and policymakers.

Main responsibilities:

• Coordinate EUnited’s cross-sector Environmental and Sustainability Committees;
• Monitor, analyse and provide early warning on EU product-related environmental and sustainability regulations (e.g. substance legislation, waste legislation, ecodesign ...);
• Develop industry positions and technical input papers;
• Represent EUnited and its sectors in meetings with EU institutions, stakeholders and industry alliances;
• Participate in relevant European and international meetings and events, including standardisation committee meetings, and take on associated administrative responsibilities;
• Contribute to advocacy strategies and campaigns on key environmental files;
• Ensure alignment and information flow with sector groups, committee chairs, member experts and the EUnited staff.

Your profile:

• University degree in environmental sciences, chemistry, physics, engineering, or a related technical field;
• At least 2 years of professional experience in EU environmental, chemicals and/or sustainability policy;
• Solid understanding of the EU product-related environmental and sustainability regulatory frameworks;
• Ability to analyse technical regulatory texts and translate them into practical implications for manufacturers;
• Team player, proactive and structured mindset;
• Confident communicator with both technical and policy audiences;
• Experience working with industry, technical experts, or manufacturing sectors. Experience in standardisation is a plus;
• Excellent drafting skills in English. Additional languages are an asset.

What we offer:

• A responsible and visible position in a European industry association with direct exposure to EU environmental and sustainability policymaking;
• A full-time indefinite contract;
• The position is based in Brussels or Frankfurt and requires regular travel to the other EUnited office, as well as occasional travel within the EU;
• A competitive salary package according to experience.

About EUnited:

EUnited is the European association representing manufacturers of cleaning machines, municipal equipment, and vehicle wash systems. We represent our members’ interests vis-à-vis the EU institutions and other stakeholders, ensuring that European legislation is technically workable, proportionate, and promotes innovation.

How to apply:

Applications should be sent to the attention of Ms Maitane Olabarria, Eunited Executive Director (m.olabarria@eu-nited.net) by 17 April 2026. Please include “Application – Environment & Sustainability Officer” in the subject line.

The application should include a CV (maximum 2 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 1 page) outlining your motivation and suitability for the role. EUnited will not consider applications that are not complete.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.