Public Affairs Director

pbEuropean Plastics Converters (EuPC) /b is the EU-level trade association representing the interests of plastics converting companies in Europe. Based in Brussels, EuPC brings together national plastics associations and European sectoral organisations, representing more than fifty thousands converting companies that supply plastic products into key value chains such as packaging, building construction, automotive transport, and technical /ppparts. /ppEuPC’s mission is to provide a strong, united voice for plastics converters in EU policy debates, advance the transition towards a circular and climate-neutral economy, and ensure a competitive, innovation-friendly regulatory environment for the plastics converting industry. /ph3Role Purpose /h3pThe bPublic Affairs Director /b reports to the Director General and drives EuPC's political outreach and institutional engagement at EU level, advancing the interests of the European plastics converting industry across core policy files affecting polymers and their key end-use applications. The role requires shaping public affairs strategies and executing advocacy campaigns to represent the European plastics converters industry across a network of EU institutions, Member State representations, other industry associations, and the broader stakeholder community. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3h3EU institutional outreach and advocacy /h3ulliDrive high-level engagement with the European Commission, European Parliament, and Council /liliPosition EuPC as a credible, trusted partner, build and maintain long-term relationships with policymakers, partners and opinion leaders; /liliRepresent EuPC in external meetings, roundtables, or conferences to enhance the sector’s visibility. /li /ulh3Policy positioning, stakeholder management and Communications /h3ulliMonitor political developments and anticipate impacts; provide actionable intelligence and recommendations to the Director General and internal governance. /liliTranslate EuPC priorities into clear advocacy strategies, stakeholder maps, and engagement plans. /liliShape cross-association alignment by building coalitions and joint positions with European and national associations, ensuring consistency and leverage. /liliCoordinate and draft position papers, policy briefings, presentations, newsletters and speeches. /li /ulh3Internal coordination and governance support /h3ulliEnsure an effective two-way flow between advocacy efforts and member priorities, securing alignment across and among EuPC Divisions (Packaging, Building Construction, and Mobility), internal committees, and team members. /liliSupport the Director General in preparing institutional engagements, strategic messaging, and executive-level meetings. /li /ulh3Required Experience and Qualifications /h3ulliMinimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in EU public affairs, including working in associations, public affairs consultancy, corporate in-house teams or institutions. /liliProven track record in designing advocacy strategies, executing engagement with EU officials, including successful delivery of advocacy outcomes. /liliA well-established political network and a solid understanding of the EU regulatory and policy landscape impacting the sector, including developments in competitiveness, trade, circularity, innovation, environmental, and product legislation. /liliUnderstanding of the plastics industry, including policy drivers and market dynamics across major end-use applications. /liliMaster's degree (or equivalent) Political Science, European Studies, Law, or a related field. /liliExcellent command of English (additional EU languages are an asset). /li /ulh3Core competencies /h3ulliHigh-impact stakeholder engagement and political judgement; confident at senior level. /liliStrategic planning with strong execution discipline; able to prioritise in a fast-moving environment. /liliPersuasive communication: clear, concise writing and strong verbal advocacy. /liliCoalition-building and diplomacy; comfortable aligning diverse member interests into workable positions. /li /ulh3What

We Offer
/h3ulliFull-time contract (40h/week). bStarting Date: January 2027 /b /liliThe opportunity to contribute to shaping EU policies and to represent the interests of a large and innovative industrial sector at European level in a dynamic and collaborative working environment. /liliA supportive and inclusive team culture that values initiative, self-starter spirit, and collaboration. A flexible working environment, including hybrid working arrangements where applicable. /liliCompetitive remuneration and benefits, in line with experience and qualifications. /li /ul