Public Affairs Manager Belgium mwd

Our client operates internationally in the building components industry. Innovation topquality standards and distinctive brand recognition drive consistent sustainable growth. Their products often establish industryleading standards. Mutual respect forms the foundation of their entrepreneurial success spanning over 80 years.

Tasks

• Developing and executing at the federal and regional level a public affairs strategy focusing on issues most critical to our clients business
• Managing stakeholders including building and maintaining good relations to relevant stakeholders and attend relevant meetings and conferences representing our clients view on selected topics
• Monitoring national and regional policy processes and stakeholders regarding selected dossiers and policy areas
• Preparing position papers presentations and the like
• Ensuring the follow up of standards and technical requirements impacting our clients products including liaising with interest groups and relevant institutions
• Cooperating with media colleagues to support the agenda on sustainability as well as on healthy and energyefficient buildings via media including social media
• Advising Management
• Cooperating in projects building the brand perception and company reputation among stakeholder groups including research projects

Requirements

• You have an advanced understanding of Belgian institutions both at the federal and regional levels
• You are able to establish and nurture networks within the sustainability and the building sectors and have an existing network in one or several of the following sectors : buildings energy environmental transition
• You have great analytical and anticipation skills while being able to adapt rapidly to changing situations
• Technical matters do not scare you. You are able to acquaint yourself with technical dossiers that are of regulatory or legal relevance
• Furthermore we expect that you:
  * Are trilingual Dutch / French / English
  * Have great communication & presentation skills
  * Are curious and ready to learn new things
  * Have 5 years of experience in a similar position in a company or in a NGO consultancy or public body in related fields

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Exceptional working environment in recently renovated offices flooded with light and air
• Hybrid way of working (office / teleworking) monthly bonus for the purchase of equipment
• Meal vouchers
• Complete health and hospitalization insurance for the whole family
• Group pension insurance
• Free: coffee tea fresh organic fruit soft drinks snacks etc.

We look forward to receiving your application. Please dont hesitate to contact Nicole KristenBoulln or Simone Mller via mail or phone atfor any questions you may have.