Government Affairs Senior Manager

il y a 4 jours

Brussels, Belgique Sealed Air Belgium N.V. Temps plein

**Job Category**:
**Policy**

**Job Experience**:
**5 to 8 years**

**Job Location**:
**Brussels**

**Expiration Date**:
**11 Jan 2025**

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance - a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact.

**What does a Government Affairs Senior Manager do?**

Leads and supports our public policy and regulatory engagement efforts in Brussels. Builds and maintains strong relationships with EU institutions, policymakers, and other stakeholders to shape and influence legislation and policies that impact our business. The Government Affairs Senior Manager works closely with internal teams, industry associations, and external partners to ensure that the company’s interests are well represented in the European legislative landscape.

**Why we need you?**
- Policy Monitoring and Analysis
- Why it matters: We operate in a fast-changing regulatory environment. Understanding emerging EU legislative and regulatory developments is critical to identifying risks and opportunities that may impact our business.
- Your skills: Analytical acumen to assess the implications of policy changes.Strategic thinking to recommend how we should adapt and respond effectively. Attention to detail to ensure accurate reporting and insights.

2. Advocacy and Representation
- Why it matters: Influencing public policy in alignment with our objectives ensures a favorable regulatory environment for our business operations. Your engagement with policymakers and advocacy on behalf of the company directly impacts our ability to thrive in the market.
- Your skills: Persuasive communication to convey our positions effectively to policymakers and stakeholders. Networking expertise to build connections across EU institutions and trade associations. Diplomacy and professionalism to represent the company credibly in high-level discussions.

3. Stakeholder Management
- Why it matters: Strong relationships with policymakers, regulators, and industry partners are the foundation of effective advocacy. You help align our internal teams and external coalitions to drive shared goals and navigate challenges.
- Your skills: Relationship-building to foster trust and collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Collaboration and alignment to integrate input from internal teams across legal, compliance, and business units. Influence and negotiation to advance our objectives within industry groups and coalitions.

4. Internal Communication and Reporting
- Why it matters: Clear and actionable communication ensures senior leadership and cross-functional teams are informed and prepared to make strategic decisions.
- Your skills: Effective storytelling to simplify complex policy issues for internal audiences. Written communication to craft impactful reports, position papers, and presentations. Cross-functional collaboration to incorporate policy insights into business planning.

5. Event Coordination and Participation
- Why it matters: Engaging directly with stakeholders at conferences, workshops, and public forums elevates our visibility and influence. Organizing our own events creates opportunities to showcase our leadership on key issues.
- Your skills: Public speaking and engagement to represent the company confidently in public forums. Organizational skills to manage events in Brussels or other relevant locations. Adaptability to effectively participate in dynamic discussions and negotiations.

**Qualifications**
- Educational Background: Bachelor's or master’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, Law, or a related field.
- Professional Experience: Relevant work experience, with at least 5 years in government affairs, public policy, or regulatory roles, ideally in a Brussels-based position.
- Policy Expertise: Strong knowledge of EU institutions, legislative processes, regulatory frameworks, and relevant policy areas such as sustainability, packaging, and recycling regulations. Familiarity with relevant policy and legislative topics such as: Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), Green Claims Directive, EPR legislation and country level developments with an impact on packaging.
- Communication and Collaboration: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive, self-motivated mindset and the ability to work independently or within a cross-functional team.
- Language and Location: Proficiency in English (oral and written); additional European languages are a plus (German). Must be based in or willing to work in Brussels, with occasional travel (10%).

**Do not for

  • Sr. Government Affairs Manager Belux

    Il y a 6 mois

    Brussels, Belgique British American Tobacco Temps plein

    . **BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organisation.** **To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey!** **BAT BELGIUM IS LOOKING FOR A SENIOR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGER BELUX** **SENIORITY LEVEL**:Senior Management **FUNCTION**:...

  • Senior Manager, Government Affairs

    Il y a 2 mois

    Brussels, Belgique Qualcomm Temps plein

    **Company**: Qualcomm Europe, Inc. Belgium Branch Office **Job Area**: Legal Group, Legal Group > Government Affairs **General Summary**: Qualcomm's Brussels government affairs team is looking for an experienced advocate and policy leader to advance key public policy priorities in the areas of 5G, emerging technologies, intellectual property, competition...

  • Director, International Government Affairs

    Il y a 2 mois

    Brussels, Belgique AbbVie Temps plein

    **Company Description** **Job Description** Job purpose & objectives**: Within a fast-evolving healthcare policy environment at the European Union and national levels, lead the Brussels advocacy strategy for the AbbVie Europe Region with a focus on European Union (EU) institutions and Brussels-based trade associations. Advance AbbVie’s mission to be a...

  • Government Affairs Director, Europe

    Il y a 4 mois

    Brussels, Belgique Cytiva Temps plein

    **Be part of something life-changing!** Working at Cytiva in the Life Sciences industry means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene...

  • Manager, European Government Affairs

    Il y a 6 mois

    Brussels, Belgique Cohere Temps plein

    **Who are we?** - Our mission is to scale intelligence to serve humanity. We’re training and deploying frontier models for developers and enterprises who are building AI systems to power magical experiences like content generation, semantic search, RAG, and agents. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI. We obsess over...

  • Senior Manager, Eu Government Relations

    Il y a 6 mois

    Brussels, Belgique General Electric Temps plein

    **Job Description Summary**: GE Aerospace is expanding its government relations team in Brussels and is looking for an EU government affairs professional to be part of a wider, newly build European team. The role consists of maintaining and improving GE Aerospace presence in Brussels by engaging and advocating with political and business stakeholders. You...

  • Head of Eu Government Affairs, Europe

    Il y a 6 mois

    Brussels, Belgique Reckitt Temps plein

    Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a...

  • Public Affairs Consultant/senior Consultant

    il y a 6 jours

    Brussels, Belgique Ohana Public Affairs Temps plein

    **Job Category**: **Policy** **Job Experience**: **3 to 5 years** **Job Location**: **Brussels** **Expiration Date**: **08 Jan 2025** **Position** **Location**: Brussels **Type of Contract**: Permanent **Full-time** (part-time can be considered) **Experience**: 3-5 years for consultant; 5-6 years for senior consultant **Salary**: Subject to...

  • Group Government Affairs Director

    il y a 1 mois

    Brussels, Belgique Knauf Insulation Western Europe Temps plein

    Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role in the Public Affairs team of Knauf Insulation could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of...

  • Manager, Responsible Ai, Government Affairs and

    Il y a 6 mois

    Brussels, Belgique Google Temps plein

    **Minimum qualifications**: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.- Experience in a technology company, government, NGO or a similar organization managing technology policy issues, including AI.- Ability to speak and write in English fluently. **Preferred qualifications**: - Experience working with product or engineering teams, with the...

  • Senior Manager Public Affairs Europe

    Il y a 2 mois

    Brussels, Belgique Covestro Temps plein

    We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18.000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place. VS 1.3 WHAT WE OFFER The Sustainability & Public Affairs function is responsible for...

  • Senior Director, Government Affairs and Public Policy, Google Cloud

    Il y a 3 mois

    Brussels, Belgique Google Temps plein

    Minimum qualifications:15 years of experience working on policy issues for companies or within government, think tanks, public interest groups, or relevant industry associations.Experience in leadership and people management.Experience working in a matrixed environment and with cross-functional projects.Preferred qualifications:Experience working on public...

  • Senior Director, Government Affairs and Public Policy, Google Cloud

    Il y a 3 mois

    Brussels, Belgique Google Temps plein

    Minimum qualifications:15 years of experience working on policy issues for companies or within government, think tanks, public interest groups, or relevant industry associations.Experience in leadership and people management.Experience working in a matrixed environment and with cross-functional projects.Preferred qualifications:Experience working on public...

  • Manager, Government Affairs and Public Policy

    Il y a 2 mois

    Brussels, Belgique Google Temps plein

    **Minimum qualifications**: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. - 7 years of experience in policy analysis and campaigns, working on technology issues or the policy environments that surround them. - 7 years of experience working within government, think tanks, public interest groups, technology industry groups, or corporate public...

  • Manager, Government Affairs and Public Policy

    Il y a 2 mois

    Brussels, Belgique Google Temps plein

    **Minimum qualifications**: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. - 7 years of experience in policy analysis and campaigns, working on technology issues or the policy environments that surround them. - 7 years of experience working within government, think tanks, public interest groups, technology industry groups, or corporate public...

  • Government Affairs Specialist, Trade and Competition

    Il y a 3 mois

    Brussels, Belgique BOEING Temps plein

    At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for...

  • Sr Dir, Policy and Government Affairs

    Il y a 6 mois

    Brussels, Belgique Palo Alto Networks Temps plein

    Company Description **Our Mission** At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are...

  • Sr Dir, Policy and Government Affairs

    Il y a 6 mois

    Brussels, Belgique Palo Alto Networks Temps plein

    Company Description **Our Mission** At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are...

  • Privacy Policy Manager, Government Affairs and

    Il y a 6 mois

    Brussels, Belgique Google Temps plein

    **Minimum qualifications**: - Experience in privacy public policy. - Experience with policy engagement in multiple countries in UK and the European Union. - Experience with online web ecosystem and associated privacy considerations. **Preferred qualifications**: - Experience shaping engagement with data protection authorities. - Experience delivering...

  • Manager, Information Quality, Government Affairs

    Il y a 6 mois

    Brussels, Belgique Google Temps plein

    **Minimum qualifications**: - Bachelor's degree in Law, Political Science, Government, Public Affairs, relevant field, or equivalent practical experience. - Experience working on technology or content policy issues within industry, government, think tanks, public interest groups, relevant industry associations on challenges related to information quality or...