Position: EU Affairs Lead

About Us

BIC is the only industry-led European bioeconomy association driving investment, funding, innovation, networking and policy support – all geared towards bringing more bio-based solutions to the market. We are a non-profit organisation representing 350+ Industry Members and 300+ Associate Members (research organisations, academia, trade associations) from across the bio-based value chain. BIC also represents the private sector in the public-private partnership with the EU, the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking – CBE JU.

About the Role

The position of EU Affairs Lead offers a unique opportunity to support BIC’s mission of helping Europe’s bio-based industries build a sustainable and green future. As BIC strengthens its engagement with EU institutions and stakeholders in Brussels, we are seeking a proactive and results-driven professional to join our team. This role will play a crucial part in enhancing BIC’s public affairs and policy activities at the EU level, ensuring effective advocacy on policy and legislative developments that impact the bio-based sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of BIC’s advocacy and policy strategies

• Design and lead targeted EU public affairs initiatives to influence key policy areas relevant to the bio-based sector.

• Identify, build, and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders in EU institutions and related organisations.

• Drafting high-quality policy briefs, position papers, and other communication materials to support BIC’s advocacy efforts.

• Facilitating collaboration, dialogue and information exchange among BIC members on policy and regulatory matters.

• Monitor and analyse EU policy and legislative developments that impact the bio-based industries.

• Represent BIC in external meetings, working groups, events, and policy forums.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in EU public affairs, policy, or advocacy.

• Master’s degree in political science, European studies, or a related field.

• Solid understanding of EU decision-making processes relevant to BIC’s stakeholders

• Good communication, analytical, and writing skills, with the ability to convey complex issues clearly and persuasively.

• Experience working in a membership-based organisation and/or public affairs consultancy is an asset.

• Familiarity with public affairs related to research, innovation, or the bioeconomy is an asset.

• Full professional proficiency in English; knowledge of other EU languages is an advantage.

Who You Are

Motivated by the ambition to drive change, you pair a constructive attitude with strong interpersonal skills, enabling meaningful engagement with diverse stakeholders.

You are also:

• Analytical and proactive, with a structured, solutions-focused approach to challenges

• Able to lead processes and projects independently, with a strong commitment to achieving results

• A team player who contributes actively to a dynamic team environment

What We Offer

• A meaningful role in a dynamic and rapidly growing sector contributing to Europe’s green transition

• A supportive team environment that values initiative and personal growth

• Direct exposure to EU policymaking processes, institutions, and key stakeholders

• A competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience

• An open-ended employment contract under Belgian law

The position is based in Brussels, and you will be working from our office there, with the option of part-time teleworking.
Unless a national of the ‘EU and EEA’, candidates must be eligible to work in Belgium and have a work permit at the time of the application.

How to Apply:

For more information, please contact Marco Rupp, Deputy Executive Director, Public Affairs & Sustainability by e-mail: info@biconsortium.eu

We encourage you to send your CV and letter of motivation as soon as possible, and no later than 29 August 2025.

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