Policy and advocacy consultant

About the role
Business Solutions Europa (BSE) is looking for a Policy and Advocacy Consultant to join its team in Brussels. The successful candidate will work across public affairs, association management and project management, supporting a diverse portfolio of private-sector clients, business associations and coalitions. The role offers the opportunity to take direct responsibility for client relationships and contribute to the development and delivery of high-profile European policy and advocacy initiatives. We are a small, dynamic and passionate team, and we are looking for a like-minded colleague who shares our enthusiasm for sustainability and the energy and economic transition. Find out more about Business Solutions Europa: https://www.bestinbrussels.eu/best_consultancies/business-solutions-europa/ We value a positive, solution-oriented attitude, intellectual curiosity and an entrepreneurial mindset. We are particularly keen to welcome someone who takes initiative, works proactively and enjoys turning ideas into concrete results. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and professional experience in one or more of the following areas: energy transition, energy efficiency and sustainability. Previous experience in energy efficiency would be a strong asset.

Key responsibilities
• Manage client relationships: act as the primary day-to-day contact for assigned clients, ensuring effective communication, coordination and delivery.
• Monitor EU policy developments: follow legislative and regulatory developments, assess their implications for clients and identify advocacy opportunities.
• Develop policy and communication content: draft reports, policy briefings, position papers, newsletters, speaking notes, press releases and content for infographics and social media.
• Coordinate advocacy activities: design and organise workshops, events and programmes, set-up and participate to meetings with EU officials, Members of the European Parliament and other stakeholders, both in Brussels and abroad.
• Support associations and coalitions: coordinate working groups and meetings, support membership management and contribute to membership development and engagement.
• Support communication activities: contribute to stakeholders’ mapping and campaign development including support to launch creative formats and content for social media and other communication channels.
• Represent clients and BSE: participate in external events, conferences and stakeholder meetings, ensuring effective representation and networking.
• Support projects and business development: identification of new business opportunities and contribute to EU calls for proposals and tenders.
• Skills and qualifications We are looking for someone with:
• An open mind, intellectual curiosity and an inclusive approach to teamwork and collaboration.
• A very good understanding of EU institutions, decision-making processes and public affairs dynamics, with a proven track record in lobbying and/or advocacy towards the EU institutions. Previous work experience in the European Institutions is a strong asset.
• Strong communication skills and an ability to translate technical topics into clear, compelling policy messages.
• Excellent coordination skills, with the ability to lead the work of large, multi-stakeholder groups confidently, including in meetings and in producing joint written outputs.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and work with quantitative and qualitative data to inform sound policy recommendations.
• Excellent writing, oral communication and presentation skills
• A proactive, organised and solution-oriented approach, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities independently.
• A collaborative spirit and the ability to work effectively in a small, entrepreneurial team. Professional experience
• Two or three years of relevant professional experience, excluding internships.
• Languages: Excellent command of written and spoken English is essential. Good knowledge of spoken and written French is an advantage.

What we offer
• An open-ended employment contract (CDI) under Belgian law. Other contractual arrangements, including freelance consultancy, may also be considered.
• A stimulating and international working environment in the heart of the European Quarter, in a beautiful and modern office space.
• Direct exposure to European policy-making and the opportunity to work with leading companies, business associations and EU stakeholders.
• A high degree of responsibility, autonomy and opportunities to develop professionally within a small and entrepreneurial consultancy.
• A flexible working arrangement, with three days in the office and two working from home.
• An excellent holiday package and a four-day working week approach, supporting a healthy work-life balance. Starting date: 1 February 2027.

How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to send their CV and a one-page cover letter outlining their motivation for the position to our managing director Luigi Petito at luigi@bs-europa.eu Please include "POLICY AND ADVOCACY CONSULTANT 2027" in the subject line of your email. Application deadline: 6 December 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.