Junior Policy Officer

Junior Policy Officer
- Environment Organisation: APPLiA – Home Appliance Europe

Location:
Brussels, Belgium Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent (Belgian Law) Reporting To: Senior Policy Director for Environment About APPLiA APPLiA – Home Appliance Europe is looking for a motivated individual with an interest in environmental policy, to join the APPLiA team as a Junior Policy Officer. APPLiA is the trade association representing home appliance manufacturers across Europe, comprising 25 Direct Members, 26 National Associations, and 4 Associate Members. APPLiA advocates for the industry's commitment to promoting sustainable lifestyles by enhancing appliance performance while minimising environmental impact. The Association actively engages in areas such as sustainability, circular economy, energy efficiency, ecodesign, energy labelling, e-waste management, resource efficiency, chemicals, digital economy, trade, consumer protection, safety, and standardisation. Position summary Reporting to the Senior Policy Director for Environment, the Junior Policy Officer will play a proactive role within APPLiA’s Environment Team. The successful candidate will help navigate EU environmental policies, monitor key regulatory portfolios, coordinate working group activities, and support advocacy initiatives across Europe. What you’ll do 1. Policy Monitoring & Legislative Analysis
• Track, intelligence-gather, and perform comprehensive evaluations of EU regulatory files and legislative developments across environmental domains (including Chemicals, PFAS, Critical Raw Materials, Plastics, Fluorinated Gases, Food Contact Materials, Batteries, Circular Economy, WEEE, Repair, and Packaging);
• Evaluate the practical and strategic consequences of policy measures for home appliance manufacturers;
• Contribute to researching and preparing position papers, public consultations, and brief policy documents; 2. Working Group Management & Member Relations
• Organise internal membership working groups, handling news distribution, meeting preparations, agendas, summary notes, presentation decks, and practical arrangements;
• Act as a contact point for membership inquiries on European environmental dossiers;
• Draft briefing files and presentations for member companies, internal groups, and senior staff; 3. Advocacy & External Engagement
• Assist with mapping and aligning advocacy initiatives alongside national associations, European institutions, and industry partners;
• Help organise outreach campaigns, thematic workshops, and high-level events;
• Represent the association at external meetings, stakeholder forums, and conferences to expand and sustain professional networks in the European environmental scene. Where you shine Essential Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in European Studies, Environmental Policy, Political Science, Law, or a related discipline.
• Valid EU working permit required.
• Native or professional fluency in written and spoken English.
• Proven ability to draft concise, engaging reports, policy papers, and executive briefings.
• High level of IT literacy, including Google Workspace, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and virtual collaboration platforms.
• Data-driven, organised, with strong project management skills and the ability to work autonomously under tight deadlines in a multicultural stakeholder environment. Desirable Assets
• Specialised knowledge of key EU environmental policies (e.g., REACH, Circular Economy Initiatives, WEEE Directive).
• Fluency in additional European languages.
• Prior experience within an EU institution, trade association, corporate government affairs department, or consultancy. Why us
• An excellent opportunity to launch a career in a dynamic industrial sector at the heart of EU policy making, backed by structured mentoring, coaching, and training.
• A modern, young, multilingual, and multicultural environment based in Brussels.
• Modern offices with panoramic views of Brussels, regular team-building events, and opportunities for European travel.
• Full-time permanent contract under Belgian labour law. To apply, please send your CV and a 1-page motivation letter to Korrina Hegarty, Senior Environment Policy Director, at korrina.hegarty@applia-europe.eu by 31 October 2026. Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis; early submission is encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.