Vice President Account Director Food and Sustainability Edelman Global Advisory
Vice President Account Director Food and Sustainability Edelman Global Advisory
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Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility empathy is progress and curiosity is momentum.
At Edelman we understand diversity equity inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues our company our clients and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all reflects and represents the world in which we live and fosters trust collaboration and belonging.
Edelman Global Advisory (EGA) is a boutique international advisory firm within the Edelman network that owns the firms government affairs and business advisory services. We have rebranded public affairs to advisory to better capture the evolution and future of this sector. Advisory services combine business strategy government affairs corporate social responsibility and sustainability and political risk analysis to help clients navigate changing political and economic dynamics. Our mission is to build trust in todays evolving geopolitical environment.
Joining the EGA team will provide team members with the opportunity to be involved in the building of this growing firmfrom creating a new culture to redefining public affairs services to exploring new services such as data analytics and political risk analysisacross the regions where we operate: APACMENA Europe North America Latin America and India. We view ourselves as a startup built on top of one of the worlds most recognisable brands.
About the job
Do you want to take a leading role in a team developing and deploying public affairs strategies for clients in the food and fastmoving consumer goods sectors
Do you have between six and eight years of experience infood policy and/or in sustainability related policies and are you interested in developing your career in European public affairs
If so readon to see if youd be a good fit for our team!
Edelman Global Advisory (EGA) Brussels is looking for a talented public affairs professional with extensive experience in food and sustainability public affairs/ government relations.
Ideally youll have experience working in an EU institution in the private sector a consultancynotforprofit organisations or national government. The successful candidate will work withsome of the most wellknown food companies in the world as well assupport us to develop new business opportunities. Were looking for someone with excellent public affairs knowledge and communications skills an eye for detail and who thrives on addressing complex public policy problems through evidencedriven public affairs strategies.
The years EU institutional changes are already beginning so this is a great time to make changes in your EU public affairs career. Join us on our mission to shape the agenda develop public affairs strategies influence policy initiatives and manage issues for our clients.
Job Responsibilities
Your responsibilities are likely to include the following:
Maintaining and developing further your knowledge of and insight into EU food policy and sustainability initiatives in their global European and local context;
Providing strategic and tactical advice to clients on relevant food and sustainability policy challenges and opportunities and coordinating teams to deliver public affairs support;
Leading client accounts and managing junior colleagues;
Reviewing public affairs materials on EU food and sustainability policy issues including briefings reports updates and other of client materials prepared by the team;
Identifying and leading relevant new business development activity including proposals to clients;
Managing projects including oversight and coordination of budget and resources management;
Coordinating the development and preparation of materials for meetings events or other client/stakeholder engagement activities with support from colleagues;
Supporting the Senior Vice President as needed in leadership activities and coordination with other offices/teams within the EGA and Edelman networks
Qualifications and requirements:
Native or nearnative level of English (oral and written) is required; ability in additional EU official and/or other European languages is desirable.
Six to eight years of public affairs experience in an EU institution in the private sector a consultancy notforprofit organisation a national government administration (or a combination of any of the above).
Experience working withthe food and beverage sector or on food policy is required knowledge or experience of sustainability policy (circular economy sustainable supply chains sustainable agriculture and food systems) affecting the food sector or FMCGs is a plus.
Excellent knowledge of EU decisionmaking processes and stakeholders preferably with previous experience working in the EU institutions and / or Executive Agencies(including internships).
University degree in politics law economics international relations environment or climate policy or another relevant field.
Excellent analytical and written skills.
Proactive approach willingness to take the initiative and responsibility for an assignment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills a positive reflective approach with a selflearning attitude and the ability to network.
Ability to work under pressure and on multiple assignments.
Ability to manage and lead small teams including nurturing professional development.
Excellent account / project management skills.
Capability to work effectively in a varied environment and within small dynamic teams.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) additional IT skills are a plus.
You must also have existing permission or the right to work in Belgium.
What we offer
At EGA we believe that diversity of all types gender race ethnicity age sexual orientation political orientation religion disability socioeconomic background experience and more enriches our work culture. We promote and enhance a diverse equitable respectful and culturally curious workplace that drives innovative thinking cultivates diverse ideas and fosters collaboration among our people clients and partners. We want to make sure that newcomers and existing employees see EGA as a place where they can work develop and advance their careers. For our colleagues to be able to bring all of who they are to the table. Furthermore we offer:
A Fulltime position
Mentorship and training
Competitive Salary and Benefits
Access to the global EGA / Edelman network 65 offices across the globe
A comfortable office and a central location with a hybrid working model 3/5 office days expectation)
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We are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt perfectly align with every qualification we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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