Public Affairs Director

About EuPCEuropean Plastics Converters (EuPC) is the EU-level trade association representing theinterests of plastics converting companies in Europe. Based in Brussels, EuPC bringstogether national plastics associations and European sectoral organisations, representingmore than fifty thousands converting companies that supply plastic products into key valuechains such as packaging, building & construction, automotive & transport, and technicalparts.EuPC's mission is to provide a strong, united voice for plastics converters in EU policydebates, advance the transition towards a circular and climate-neutral economy, and ensurea competitive, innovation-friendly regulatory environment for the plastics converting industry.https://www.plasticsconverters.eu/Role purposeThe Public Affairs Director leads EuPC's political outreach and institutional engagement atEU level, advancing the interests of the European plastics converting industry across corepolicy files affecting polymers and their key end-use applications. The role is highlyexternally oriented and requires a strong, established network across EU institutions,Member State representations, and other European industry associations along the valuechain.Key responsibilitiesEU institutional outreach and advocacyDrive high-level engagement with the European Commission, European Parliament, and Council/Member State representations, including cabinets, DGs, political groups, rapporteurs/shadows, and key attachés.Build and maintain long-term relationships with policymakers and opinion leaders; position EuPC as a credible, solution-oriented partner.Represent EuPC in external meetings, hearings, roundtables, conferences, and coalition settings; secure speaking opportunities and strategic visibility.Policy positioning and stakeholder managementTranslate EuPC priorities into clear advocacy strategies, stakeholder maps, and engagement plans aligned with the Managing Director's direction.Coordinate and deliver briefings, talking points, policy notes, amendment suggestions, and meeting readouts tailored to decision-makers.Shape cross-association alignment by building coalitions and joint positions withEuropean and national associations, ensuring consistency and leverage.Monitor political developments and anticipate shifts in the EU agenda; provide actionable intelligence and recommendations to the Managing Director and internal governance.Internal coordination and governance supportEnsure effective two-way flow between advocacy and member priorities, coordinating with EuPC committees and the technical team as needed.Support the Managing Director in preparing high-level institutional engagements, strategic messaging, and executive-level stakeholder meetings.Required experience and qualificationsMinimum 7 years of relevant professional experience in EU public affairs, including association management and/or public affairs consultancy at EU level.Demonstrated understanding of the polymer and plastics converting industry, including policy drivers and market dynamics across major end-use applications, with solid familiarity with EU regulatory files impacting packaging and adjacent value chains.Proven track record of direct engagement with EU institutions and political decision- makers, including successful delivery of advocacy outcomes.A well-established EU-level political network, plus strong working relationships with peer associations, coalitions, and key stakeholder platforms.Master's degree (or equivalent) in Law, Political Science, European Studies, PublicPolicy, or a closely related field.Excellent command of English (additional EU languages are an asset).Experience in trade-related issues is a plusCore competenciesHigh-impact stakeholder engagement and political judgement; confident at senior level.Strategic planning with strong execution discipline; able to priorities in a fast-moving environment.Persuasive communication: clear, concise writing and strong verbal advocacy.Coalition-building and diplomacy; comfortable aligning diverse member interests into workable positions.Contractual Terms Full-time contract(40h/week)Starting Date: TBCApplication before 15th January 2026 to alexandre.dangis@eupc.org and geoffroy.tillieux@eupc.orgEuropean Plastics Converters Av. De Cortenbergh 71, 1000 Brussels