As BIC strengthens its engagement with EU institutions and stakeholders in Brussels, we are seeking a proactive and results-driven professional to join our team. This role will play a crucial part in enhancing BIC’s public affairs and policy activities at the EU level, ensuring effective advocacy on policy and legislative developments that impact the bio-based sector. 

Key responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of BIC’s advocacy and policy strategies.  

• Design and lead targeted EU public affairs initiatives to influence key policy areas relevant to the bio-based sector. 

• Identify, build, and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders in EU institutions and related organisations. 

• Drafting high-quality policy briefs, position papers, and other communication materials to support BIC’s advocacy efforts. 

• Facilitating collaboration, dialogue and information exchange among BIC members on policy and regulatory matters. 

• Monitor and analyse EU policy and legislative developments that impact the bio-based industries. 

• Represent BIC in external meetings, working groups, events, and policy forums. 

Qualifications and experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in EU public affairs, policy, or advocacy. 

• Master’s degree in political science, European studies, or a related field. 

• Solid understanding of EU decision-making processes relevant to BIC’s stakeholders  

• Good communication, analytical, and writing skills, with the ability to convey complex issues clearly and persuasively. 

• Experience working in a membership-based organisation and/or public affairs consultancy is an asset. 

• Familiarity with public affairs related to research, innovation, or the bioeconomy is an asset. 

• Full professional proficiency in English; knowledge of other EU languages is an advantage.

Who you are:

Motivated by the ambition to drive change, you pair a constructive attitude with strong interpersonal skills, enabling meaningful engagement with diverse stakeholders.

You are also: 
* Analytical and proactive, with a structured, solutions-focused approach to challenges. 
* Able to lead processes and projects independently, with a strong commitment to achieving results. 
* A team player who contributes actively to a dynamic team environment.

What we offer:

• A meaningful role in a dynamic and rapidly growing sector contributing to Europe’s green transition. 

• A supportive team environment that values initiative and personal growth. 

• Direct exposure to EU policymaking processes, institutions, and key stakeholders. 

• A competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience. 

• An open-ended employment contract under Belgian law.

The position is based in Brussels, and you will be working from our office there, with the option of part-time teleworking.

Unless a national of the ‘EU and EEA’, candidates must be eligible to work in Belgium and have a work permit at the time of the application.

How to Apply:

For more information, please contact Marco Rupp, Deputy Executive Director, Public Affairs & Sustainability by email: [email protected]  

We encourage you to send your CV and letter of motivation as soon as possible, and no later than 29 August 2025.