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Public affairs consultant (Aviation)

We are Publyon

We are strategic advisors in public affairs, dedicated to empowering organisations in preparing for the future.  

Our brand encapsulates the essence of ‘public’ and ‘beyond’, showcasing our relentless commitment to surpassing boundaries to enhance our services.

Publyon supports frontrunners who want to leave a meaningful legacy and share our values. We partner with our clients, connect with many stakeholders, and share our expertise to build bridges between policymakers and organisations to ensure a sustainable future.  

Making organisations future-proof while societal complexity grows is a tough job. We can only succeed when we do it together, dare to lead and have fun on the go!  

 

The role

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced professional with previous policy experience in the aviation sector.

In this role, you will work with our clients – mostly but not exclusively – in the aviation industry – helping them develop and implement impactful public affairs strategies and campaigns. You will work in small project teams and act as a day-to-day point of contact for our clients.

 

Your responsibilities

  • Analysing EU policy developments that impact our clients’ activities. Topics that you could work on include: clean industry strategy, competitiveness, sustainable transport, social issues;
  • Providing strategic advice to a wide range of clients, including corporates, SMEs, public authorities, in the field of (air) transport;
  • Developing and executing public affairs and communication strategies and campaigns to achieve our clients’ objectives;
  • Liaising with relevant stakeholders across the EU institutions;
  • Taking a proactive role in identifying business opportunities and contributing to business proposals;
  • Increasing Publyon’s external visibility in the field of (air) transport;
  • Managing and coaching junior colleagues and support them in providing top-quality services.

 

Who are you?

  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in the aviation sector in Brussels (public affairs consultancy, industry, trade association or an EU institution);
  • Good understanding of the aviation industry;
  • University level education (Master’s degree), preferably in an area related to European studies, political sciences, economics or law;
  • Ability to work with a diverse client portfolio, cope with multiple priorities and coordinate the activities with your colleagues;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills;
  • Excellent analytical skills;
  • Business acumen;
  • Proficiency in English, and at least one other language (French and German are assets);

 

What we offer

  • A dynamic and growing environment where personal development and growth are encouraged;
  • An international team of public affairs professionals who work hard, but also love to share fun moments together.
  • An attractive and competitive remuneration package.
  • A lively workplace at WeWork in the European quarter.
  • Flexibility to work from home.

 

Application procedure

To apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter (in English) explaining why you would be the right candidate for this position to Els Brands e.brands@publyon.com. Applications should be sent as soon as possible and no later than 8 November 2024 with ‘Application Public Affairs Consultant, Aviation’ as subject line.

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