Sector Group Manager Halogens

**Sector Group Manager Halogens**

CEFIC - European Chemical Industry Council

Brussels, Belgium

Cefic is looking for a _**Sector Group Manager**_to manage the ESA (Sulphuric acid) and EUROFLUOR (Hydrofluoric acid) sectors groups within the Halogens Industry Sector.

Inspired? You will:

- Develop and agree on with the member companies strategies to deal with regulatory/advocacy issues that industries face in the relevant areas; and translate the approved strategy into specific objectives, priorities, budgets;
- Permanently monitor and analyse evolving EU policies and legislation and their possible impact on the industry; identify issues, propose actions and drive the formulation of shared position or statements;
- Ensure efficient advocacy of the industry positions to EU and national governmental bodies and agencies;
- Establish, maintain, extend and use a network of relationships and alliances with various governmental and industry stakeholders (including downstream user industries) in order to enhance the Sector Groups’ ability to convey the agreed industry’s positions;
- Coordinate the activities of the different sub-committees and working groups;
- Upkeep association and Cefic policies.

Can you make the difference?
- Work experience: a minimum of 3 years’ experience working at European/international level on EU regulatory and advocacy matters, preferably for the chemical industry or an industrial/trade association;
- Academic background: master’s degree in political sciences, international relations or related disciplines and/or in science, chemistry, pharmacy, toxicology or related disciplines;
- Good knowledge of chemical legislation is a great asset, together with a good understanding of the chemical industry & its value chain;
- Strong advocacy skills and experience with the EU regulatory framework, incl. the ability to analyze, understand and communicate complex pieces of legislation;
- Full professional proficiency in English; additional languages are a definite asset;
- A good team player who is able to work as well independently as in a multi-functional and multicultural team;
- High attention to detail combined with a strong ability to oversee different processes and manage different priorities;
- Strong interpersonal skills, networking skills and ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts;
- Strong communication skills: ability to speak clearly and concisely in front of a group; ability to deliver well-organised, very enthusiastic and convincing presentations and ability to adapt style and language to audience;
- Excellent writing skills;
- Good project management and computer skills;
- Curious, fast learning, service-minded and willing to improve continuously;
- Ready to travel (approx. 20%).

You may ask yourself:

- **Why chemicals and why Halogens?**_ The EU chemical industry is the industry of all industries; whether you look at wind turbines, batteries, insulation, recycling technologies, all these materials depend on chemicals. It is an industry that has the ambition and the solutions to go climate neutral, circular and transition to safe and sustainable chemicals, while also safeguarding high-quality jobs in Europe, we believe this is an industry worth people’s time and energy.

The Halogens team is at the forefront, forming the basis of numerous chemistries, including pharmaceuticals and essential components for a greener environment. We pride ourselves on being fact-based, earning the trust of our stakeholders and authorities alike. Our dynamic and diverse team thrives on collaboration and mutual support, ensuring that everyone is there for each other during challenging times. We guarantee busy but exciting days where the hours often fly by.
- **Why Cefic?**_

Cefic is a unique place to work due its access to knowledge, its scope of issues, the connections at European and international level, as well as being a buzzing and friendly environment. It is a people oriented, international and dynamic organisation at the centre of EU affairs. For two years running, Cefic has been named ‘Best EU Trade Association’ by BestinBrussels and it is the largest association in Brussels, representing around 650 large and small chemical companies and associations around Europe.

With our members, we work on almost all major issues impacting industry; from climate change, energy, innovation, health, safety and environment, product stewardship, sustainability, and more. We also represent around 80 Sector Groups which work on specific substance issues.

How do we do this? We offer guidance and training, we support independent science and studies, we develop aligned industry views on EU policies, and we seek opportunities to engage with representatives from industry, EU institutions, civil society and beyond.

What do we offer?
- Opportunities to understand the business dimension of the European industry, within the EU regulatory framework;
- Opportunity to work with other industries’ associations inclu