Public Affairs Manager/Officer

Cement Europe is looking for a

Public Affairs Manager/Officer

offering an exciting opportunity to help execute the Association’s Public Affairs agenda.

The full-time role will directly report into the Public Affairs and Communications Director and work closely with the Industrial Affairs team and the Chief Executive. With the publication of its Net Zero Roadmap and its recent Cement Action Plan, Europe’s cement industry is charting a bold course toward carbon neutrality by 2050 — with the potential to deliver carbon-negative emissions across the cement-concrete value chain. Achieving this ambition demands a robust enabling framework, including supportive regulation, targeted financing, and critical infrastructure. Cement Europe’s advocacy is focused on unlocking progress across a range of urgent policy files to support the sector’s climate and competitiveness goals.  

Candidate profile:

• Excellent knowledge of the EU institutional framework and decision-making processes

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify the sector relevant issues within complex policy or legal texts

• Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable policy messages and position papers

• Effective networking and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build support among key actors for the Association’s positions

Essential skills:

• Excellent level of English (both spoken and written) – as all work is conducted in English;

• Strong writing skills, with the ability to translate complex technical information into clear and impactful messaging

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including well developed stakeholder management skills

• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in law, public relations or related field;

• 2-3 years’ experience in public affairs with a strong preference for previous experience in one of the EU institutions

• Experience in Climate policies an advantage

What we offer

We offer competitive remuneration, a close-knit and supportive team environment, hybrid working arrangements, and the chance to contribute to the decarbonisation of the cement sector—helping drive Europe’s transition to net zero by 2050.

Please send your CV, together with a letter of motivation to: c.cunningham@cementeurope.eu by 6 November. Interviews will be organised on a rolling basis. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Cement Europe is the voice of the cement industry in Europe. Based in Brussels, we represent national cement associations and companies across the European Union (except Malta), as well as Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Serbia is an Associate Member, and we cooperate closely with partners in Cyprus and Ukraine.