Brussels

 

Senior Public Affairs consultant – Sustainability

At Publyon, we are strategic advisors who support frontrunners who want to leave a meaningful legacy. We partner with our clients, connect with many stakeholders and share our expertise. 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!

We operate in the EU with an eye for international challenges and geopolitical developments that link to the well-being of local communities. As leaders in our field, we accelerate the transformation of society by advancing knowledge and innovation. Thinking outside the box is part of our everyday job. We create solutions with a can-do mindset, striving to consistently provide unique, top-quality services. Our bar is high, as we are passionate about making a difference locally, nationally and internationally.

That is why we give our best in facilitating people and organisations to have their voices heard by policymakers in Brussels and helping them build a better future with our analyses and insights about where society is heading.

We are a unique group of people, and so are our clients. United in our diversity – whether by expertise, nationality, individual desires or professional ambitions – we value each other’s backgrounds and qualities.

 

Your impact

As a senior consultant you are

  • Managing client portfolios in close collaboration with your colleagues and the Publyon Management Team;
  • Providing strategic advice on policy developments and identifying their impact on businesses;
  • Helping our clients create sustainable relationships with policy makers, interest groups, industry and the media;
  • Seeking new business opportunities and working alongside other senior members of the team on business development activities such as pitch preparation and delivery;
  • Having a proactive mindset with strategic thinking and business acumen;
  • Mentoring and coaching junior staff;
  • Brainstorming continuously with the team to improve our work and services on a day-to-day basis.

 

Who are you?

  • Academic degree in a relevant field (e.g. environmental science, political science, European studies, international relations);
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience (e.g., strategic consultancy, corporate affairs, association management, policy/public affairs);
  • Proven experience and knowledge of EU sustainability and circular economy legislation (e.g., Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, EU Deforestation-free Products Regulation, Waste Framework Directive, Circular Economy Action Plan);
  • Strong understanding of EU policymaking, sustainability frameworks, and stakeholder environments;
  • Proficiency in English; other EU languages are an asset;
  • Extensive network, great networker, persuasive and well-informed;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships between individuals, teams and within different corporate structures;
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to inspire a team;
  • Ability to develop a helicopter view, excellent analytical skills and results-driven.

 

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 including benefits.
  • 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) to Ms. Els Brands-Höhner (e.brands@publyon.com). Applications should be sent not later than 19 October 2025 with ‘Application Senior Public Affairs Consultant- Sustainability’ in the subject line of the email.

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