EU Public Affairs Senior Account Executive

EU Public Affairs Senior Account Executive

Basic Hours of Work:

40 hours per week (Mon-Fri 9am to 6pm)If you are interested in this opportunity, please send a CV and cover letter to REJ @

ruth.emblin-james@89up.org

- applications sent without a cover letter will not be consideredJob Title:

EU Senior Account ExecutiveSalary:

£33,000 - £38,000 + bonusesLocation:

Central LondonAbout 89up89up is the global agency for not-for-profits and good causes. Our mission is clear: to help our incredible clients tackle the world’s greatest challenges, with a focus on climate action, social justice, economic fairness and helping to deliver the UN sustainable development goals.We work with organisations across the UK, Europe, US, and beyond. Across the agency we deliver public relations, creative campaigns, website development, advocacy, insights, and mobilisation. Our insight-led approach builds award-winning campaigns that drive meaningful change.Summary

Do you understand the European political and policy landscape and do you want to influence it on some of the most important topics of our time? We are looking for someone who has at least 3 years of experience influencing or taking part in policy processes within or around the EU or an EU Member State.Sitting within the Advocacy, Insights and Mobilisation team at 89up, our EU team works on campaigns and projects that set out to influence EU policy or European citizens more widely. We combine skills within traditional public affairs and policy analysis with great communications tactics, such as press and digital, to build strong campaigns that influence policymakers both directly and indirectly.We have worked on influencing everything from a landmark anti-deforestation law to how the EU should renovate its buildings for better energy efficiency. We guide our clients in how to speak to different political stakeholders within the EU, as well as how to communicate complicated policy issues to the general public.In this job you could be diving deep into analysis of amendments of a specific legislation one day, convening a strategy and communications workshop for a range of stakeholders on the next, and liaising with senior officials at the European Parliament or Commission on the third. Your projects will be varied, and we expect you to not be afraid of challenging yourself to become a well-versed EU campaigner.What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a proactive individual who is excited about a career in political advocacy, policy, strategy and communications. We will provide training in specific skills, but we are looking for candidates with these core skills:A strong political mindset and understanding of the EU decision-making process and how to influence itExcellent project management skills, ideally paired with experience in handling clients from the agency sideAbility to take data and turn it into strategyExperience working on either public affairs strategies, client workshops, audience insights, or policy analysisExperience reaching out and building relationships with a range of stakeholdersAbility to juggle several projects and deadlines at onceCommercial understandingFluency in English and another EU 27 Member State language, with good written and oral communication skillsWhat we offer

Hybrid working with 3 office days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday as core days. You may need to come into the office on Mondays and Fridays for important meetings)24 days holiday (a max of 4 days are taken for closure over Christmas plus an additional day off on your birthday)A competitive base salary with performance-linked discretionary bonuses twice yearlyEnhanced maternity/paternity payPension company contributionsGold-plated sickness benefits and life insuranceOnline GP, private counselling, eyecare vouchers, wellbeing serviceCycle-to-work schemeA commitment to Diversity, Equity and InclusionClear career progression pathways and opportunities to develop in a fast-growth agencyFormal mentoring and training schemes to support your successA dynamic work environment where your contributions are heard and counted, not lost in the noise and tangle of a large corporate businessThis is an opportunity to work on some of the most pressing issues of our time, with people who are committed to making a difference. If you’re passionate about politics, media, and driving change, we want to hear from you.Seniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeIndustries

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