Public Affairs Officer

Position description

UEPG, the European Aggregates Association with Members in 25 countries across Europe, represents the largest non-energy extractive industry producing 3 billion tonnes of sand, gravel, crushed rock, marine aggregates, recycled aggregates and manufactured aggregates on 26,000 sites by 15,000 companies employing 190,000 people. For more information visit www.uepg.eu

About the job position

We are currently seeking a dynamic full-time Public Affairs Officer to join our highly-dedicated team based in the European quarter of Brussels.

Responsibilities will include monitoring and accompanying EU policies and the legislative process; drafting policy papers and articles, attending meetings and taking minutes; public speaking and networking; working autonomously and in a team; taking initiative and travelling across Europe.

The recruited person will work on policy issues, including:

• Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) & NEPSI
• European Social Dialogue
• Implementation of the Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive
• Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) legislation
• Prevention of accidents and Ill-health
• Explosives for civil use
• Standardisation of machines and equipment
• Data collection

Requirements

• University degree with studies preferably oriented towards political science, law, communications, journalism, European studies, international relations or business administration;
• 1-3 years of professional experience in working with EU Institutions;
• French native or equivalent, fluent in English as the main working language, any other EU official language is an advantage (preferably Central/Eastern European);
• Excellent analytical, editorial, communication and event organisational skills;
• Ability to work as a team member and to meet tight deadlines;
• Strong computer skills on Outlook & MS Office.

The ideal starting date is 1 July 2022.

Application instructions

To apply, please send your CV and a motivation letter in English by Friday, 20 May 2022.