European & Government Affairs Advisor

Company Information:
**TOYOTA** is one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers and a leading global corporation. Founded in 1937. Toyota now sells vehicles in 170 countries and employs over 350.000 people. Based in Brussels, Belgium, and staffed by 2.700 people and more than 60 nationalities, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) handles the wholesale marketing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, parts & accessories, and manages Toyota’s European R&D, manufacturing, and engineering operations.

We are excited to be transforming into a mobility company focusing on bringing even more happiness to our customers through various mobility solutions.

Your team and your responsibilities:
**Team description**

**Your responsibilities**
- Monitor policy & regulatory initiatives affecting the automotive business
- Support coordination of Toyota’s position making internally & as part of the work in trade associations
- Support design & implementation of appropriate advocacy actions
- Build & maintain a strong network inside and outside the company (i.e. with policy makers & other third parties)
- Event organisation, in particular for external outreach activities

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Your Profile:

- You have a University Degree (Masters) ideally in Politics, Law or Economics
- You are fluent in English (TME’s business language), other languages (such as Polish, Czech and/or Spanish) are an asset
- You have an interest for public policy, law-making and politics
- You have good knowledge of the EU decision making process
- You have very good communication skills & thrive in a multicultural environment
- You are a team player and place high importance on ensuring smooth collaboration & info sharing within your team
- Ideally you have first experience within the auto industry or gained experience on sustainability/trade/consumer policy topics
- You are eager to learn
- Previous experience in an EU institution is a plus

**Place of employment**
- Belgium - Brussels (Evere): Toyota Motor Europe, Head Office

**We offer**

Toyota offers a comprehensive remuneration package, including a bonus scheme and interesting extra-legal benefits. We provide flexibility to take care of both your career and your personal life by providing hybrid work environment with structural possibility to both work from home & collaborate in the office. You can also take your work abroad for up to 20 days/year. If you want to know more, please check-out our Career and Benefits page.

At Toyota Motor Europe, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all. All our recruitment decisions are based on the individual and their qualifications along with the job requirements. The selection process is without regard to nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, ethnicity, disability or other personal characteristics. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination as our individual experiences and overall diversity is our key strength. Together we have the power to make a positive change and go beyond the ordinary.

If you need any specific consideration for the interview process due to disability or any other reason, please let the recruiter know.