Policy Officer – Fluoropolymers Product Group (FPG)

Who we are

Plastics Europes Fluoropolymers Product Group (FPG) represents Europes leading fluoropolymer producers and experts.

As the voice of the fluoropolymer industry we are committed to promoting the sustainable development of these essential materials. Our mission is to ensure a balanced science-based regulatory environment that supports innovation sustainability and industrial competitiveness in Europe.

Fluoropolymers are vital to modern life and innovation. From aviation and electric vehicles to medical devices energy systems and technical apparel these materials enable technologies that shape our world. With their unique set of chemical properties fluoropolymers ensure safety stability reliability durability and performance in numerous technologies industrial processes and everyday products that are critical for human health safety and the environment.

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The Opportunity

We are looking for a Policy Officer with at least two to three years of experience in EU chemicals or environmental regulation who is enthusiastic about connecting science industry and this role you will be at the centre of FPGs analytical regulatory and technical work - translating complex information into clear positions coordinating expert input and supporting impactful advocacy.

You will work closely with the Director of the Product Group and member companies becoming a trusted contributor to the technical backbone of our advocacy and communication activities.

Why This Role Matters

Joining FPG means contributing directly to EU policy shaping on one of the most technically sophisticated and strategically important material families in modern industry.

What Youll Do

• Follow draft legislation regulatory proposals and scientific assessments support identifying impacts for fluoropolymers and their applications.
• Support the development of science-based industry positions by gathering technical input from experts and helping translate this into clear accessible messages for policymakers and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with leading technical experts and service providers to assist with the development of materials such as factsheets case studies Q&A documents and to manage studies surveys or expert task forces.
• Support activities and information-sharing with related sectors in the value chain and contribute to fostering cross-sectoral collaboration to address common challenges and opportunities in policy and innovation.
• Organise and follow up FPG working groups and technical subgroups (agendas minutes issue tracking and document management).

What You Bring

• At least 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in policy and public affairs related to EU chemicals or environmental policy technical regulations or sustainability within the public sector industry trade associations or consultancies.
• Strong academic background such as a masters degree in political science or in a technical domain (e.g. chemistry chemical engineering environmental sciences toxicology materials science) coupled to an affinity for policy and advocacy work. Proven ability to digest and translate scientific/technical information into structured policy analysis.
• Excellent analytical and drafting skills; fluency in English (other languages an asset).
• A collaborative mindset strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple dossiers simultaneously.

Interested

Please your application witha compelling cover letter (2 pages max) and CVby 18 March 2026via the APPLY button below