DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Director of Government Relations to join our team specialising in E uropean Government Relations based in Brussels, Belgium.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Strategic Alignment: Ensure government relations activities are closely aligned with business goals, identifying key governmental issues that impact the business and advising leadership on public policy and regulatory matters.
• Representation: Represent the organisation's interests at all levels of government, establishing rapport with government officials, industry associations, and trade organisations to advocate for common industry positions.
• Risk Management: Identify and manage risks to the enterprise from government actions, creating action plans to mitigate these risks.
• Advocacy Leadership: Develop and lead advocacy plans for identified issues, including participating in grassroots activities across the organisation.
• Partnership Development: Build effective coalitions with trade associations or outside groups to support the companies' advocacy efforts.
• Legislative Analysis: Analyse legislative and regulatory proposals impacting the business, developing short-term initiatives and tactics that align with business objectives.
• Communication: Lead internal and external communications related to government advocacy activities, ensuring clear and consistent messaging.
• Team Leadership: Develop, lead, and motivate Government Relations managers and staff, setting goals for training, development, performance, and career planning to build a strong and effective team.

• Strategic Alignment: Proven ability to align government affairs strategies with business goals, ensuring cohesive and effective advocacy.
• Leadership and Team Development: Strong skills in leading and developing teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment, while managing multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment to ensure timely and efficient outcomes.
• Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent abilities in communication and engaging with stakeholders, building and maintaining strong relationships.
• Legislative and Regulatory Expertise: In-depth understanding of legislative and regulatory processes in the Europe, Africa, and Middle East regions, with the ability to navigate and influence these environments effectively.
• Project and Priority Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment, ensuring timely and efficient outcomes.

• Extensive experience in government relations, public policy, or a related field.
• College, university, or equivalent degree required.