Public Affairs Senior Consultant – Sustainability

SEC Newgate EU is a Brussels-based advocacy and communications consultancy with global reach as part of the award-winning SEC Newgate Group.

We are looking for seasoned Public Affairs consultant with recognized expertise in EU chemicals policy as well as water-related files.

The ideal candidate will pair a sharp grasp of EU policy with a flair for communications, a can-do mindset, and the proven ability to leverage senior Brussels network to generate actionable intelligence and drive business development.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior professional keen to work in a stimulating multicultural, multinational environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic advice, analysis and guidance to various clients on EU sustainability/water/chemical policy, regulatory issues and advocacy opportunities;
• Maintain direct relations with clients in a position of responsibility as project manager (proposing and executing projects, drafting advocacy materials, organising activities including advocacy meetings and events, etc.);
• Develop our sustainability practice through excellent client servicing and acquisition of new clients;
• Actively develop SEC Newgate EU’s network amidst policy-making circles;
• Manage and review the work of junior colleagues;
• Mentor, coach and grow junior staff members;
• Support marketing activities and drive business development.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• 8 years of relevant professional experience in European Affairs, preferably in a consultancy;
• Excellent knowledge of the EU institutions and decision-making process with an expertise in EU chemicals policy (with strong PFAS knowledge) and water-related files;
• Strong client management and public affairs experience developing and executing successful advocacy strategies, including raising levels of familiarity of issues with policymakers;
• Proven ability to mobilise a senior Brussels network to generate actionable intelligence and drive business development;
• Excellent command of spoken and written English. Any other languages a plus;
• A people manager and team player with the curiosity and intellectual drive to learn;
• Self-starter, being able to work autonomously and with flexibility in a fast-paced environment.

WE OFFER

• A dynamic, multicultural, collaborative, and entrepreneurial work environment, with opportunities to collaborate across global offices.
• A wide range of projects for an international portfolio of clients.
• A competitive compensation package in line with your experience.

START DATE

As soon as possible.

APPLY

Send your CV and a short cover letter to careers@secnewgate.eu by 31 December 2025, with the subject line: Public Affairs Senior Consultant - Sustainability. As applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Due to the high number of applications, we will only contact shortlisted applicants. 

For more information about our company, please visit

By sending us your CV for the purpose of applying to a position within our company, you understand and agree that said CV and the personal information contained herein, or that you shall provide during the selection process shall be processed by the company with a view to assess your application for the open positions as well as building up a recruitment reserve for future positions. The data shall not be held longer than necessary and in any case not more than 12 months.