APCO Brussels is looking to hire an Associate Consultant to join our industry-leading Technology Practice. We are looking for ambitious, talented and tech-savvy professionals eager to make an impact and collaborate within our diverse team of policy consultants. We work with some of the world’s leading technology firms, including major hardware and software providers, online platforms, satellite and telecommunications firms, European and international tech industry leaders.
Our ideal candidate would need to have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in consultancy, in-house government relations roles, European institutions, or within trade associations. You will demonstrate strong expertise in the EU policymaking process with a focus on digital policy, business acumen in particular how politics and regulations influence business, and a foundational network across the Brussels policy landscape. Ideally you will also have an understanding of consultancy business practices and processes, and have a genuine interest in working in a highly impactful fast-paced role, supporting the private sector to make decisions about their government relations’ strategies.
This is a superb opportunity for a high-performing, proactive and self-motivated colleague who will be responsible day-to-day for large client projects, coordinating cross-border activities, delivering client-ready materials, reviewing the work of junior team members and actively engaging in the generation of new business.
We believe we can give you a multi-market platform to grow, learn, develop and hone your tactical and strategic abilities. By joining our team, you will be working with colleagues across APCO's international network of 32 offices who are open, collaborative, collegiate, supportive and diverse.
Responsibilities/Experience:
- Have at least 3 years of EU Tech policy experience working in a similar role (e.g. public affairs consultancy, EU institution, in-house role etc.), ideally with a focus on AI, platform regulation, internal market, trade, or industrial policy.
- Have strong enthusiasm for EU politics and knowledge of the EU regulatory environment, specifically EU digital regulation.
- Have excellent English verbal and written communication skills (business writing skills). Showcase good presentation skills and the ability to articulate thoughts clearly.
- Have excellent AI prompt-writing skills and a self-starting attitude for latest technology tools and resources.
- Demonstrates resourcefulness under pressure and has high-standards for executing client deliverables.
- Be able to nurture client relationships, assist the management of client teams, take ownership of client and new business projects
Confidently present and support client meetings and proactively anticipate clients needs.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of effective project management, through clear task prioritization and time management.
- Working with practice leaders to develop and implement the strategy which supports the client’s objectives, including everything from developing public affairs plans to properly scoping and pricing work, as well as managing work activities and resources within agreed upon budgets.
- Showcase ability to work collaboratively within teams with diverse skillsets and experience.
We are recognised as one of the best agencies to work for in our industry, providing:
The opportunity to work on a diverse range of clients and projects with some of the industry’s best and brightest;
- A collegial and collaborative working environment, where you will work closely with colleagues from around Europe and the world;
- Significant opportunities to develop professionally, with extensive training and personal development programmes;
- A competitive compensation and benefits package, including private medical insurance and mental health support;
- An enhanced parental leave policy for all our employees from day one;
- Industry-leading global exchange program, language grants and more professional development opportunities.
APCO In Brussels
APCO Brussels has over 65 staff working across more than 100 clients and sits at the centre of the agency’s global operations. Thanks to a diverse and multilingual team, APCO Brussels leads on many of the agency’s most dynamic global assignments.
With a growing client base in the most pressing issues facing the world today such as the transition to Net Zero and access to healthcare, APCO has been a fixture of the Belgian communication’s market for many years and continues to be at the forefront of the seismic changes facing economies and societies today. We are a truly integrated agency, with deep expertise and experience across the full range of communication offerings including corporate communications, public affairs, digital strategy and paid media.
Skills Required
- Minimum 3 years EU tech policy experience in consultancy, in-house government relations, EU institutions, or trade associations
- Experience or knowledge focused on AI, platform regulation, internal market, trade, or industrial policy
- Strong expertise in the EU policymaking process and EU digital regulation
- Foundational network across the Brussels policy landscape
- Business acumen on how politics and regulations influence business
- Understanding of consultancy business practices and processes
- Excellent English verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Excellent AI prompt-writing skills and self-starting attitude toward technology tools
- Resourcefulness under pressure and high standards for executing client deliverables
- Ability to nurture client relationships, manage client teams, and support new business generation
- Project management skills: task prioritization and time management
- Ability to develop and implement client strategies, scope and price work, and manage resources within budgets
- Ability to work collaboratively within diverse teams
What We Do
APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping organizations build the un/common ground upon which progress is made.
