Director, Climate Energy (Public Affairs)
BCW EMEA, Belgium

Hill amp; Knowlton and BCW are merging to form Burson, a powerhouse delivering modern communications leadership at scale to clients across the world. The merged company will become an industry-leading, full-service communications agency focused on building and protecting reputation.The new agency will support a client roster that includes more than half of the Fortune 100 across corporate and public affairs, healthcare, technology, and brand marketing.

About BCW Brussels:

At BCW Brussels, you will find a collegiate and collaborative environment focused on opportunity and a growth mindset. Our teams are diverse and talented and deliver innovative solutions to our celebrated client roster. We offer depth and breadth of communications capabilities and industry expertise, matched by innovative tools. Our counsel and campaigns are increasingly digital and social, and we make the most of BCW’s global network to create global impact and move people. For more information on BCW Brussels: https://bcw-global.com/eu

We believe that creating truly inclusive and innovative solutions is critical to our success, so Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (I.D.E.A.) are embedded into everything we do for our people, agency, clients, and the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from talent across all dimensions of race/ethnicity and the LGBTQ+, differently abled.

The Role:

We are looking for an experienced consultant (Director level) to join ourSustainability teaminBrussels, covering Climate and Energy policies. The role will report directly into the Team Leader of the Sustainability practice.

This is an exciting opportunity todevelop and implement impactful EU and multi-market campaigns on key climate and energy files, specifically in relation to hydrogen, gas grid and electricity markets. In this role, you will be able to work with a wide range of stakeholders (e.g. EU and national policymakers, industry associations, downstream users, and media influencers) with a view to drive tangible and meaningful policy impact for our clients.

What you'll do as you move with us:

• Lead and grow a portfolio of climate amp; energy projects, while nurturing client relationships and delivering strategic and well-thought-out integrated public affairs and communications programs.
• Provide strategic advice on the climate and energy files to a wide range of clients including multinational companies and international organisations.
• Act as a day-to-day point of contact for clients.
• Manage overall quality and delivery of work on multiple accounts in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Work with account teams and clients to identify opportunities to deliver greater impact and results.
• Take a proactive role in new business development, and in agency operations and forums, contributing to the strength of our broader team both internally and externally.
• Mentor, inspire and train team junior colleagues and support them to deliver best-in-class consulting services as you manage small client teams.
• Share knowledge and best practice and position BCW externally on the climate amp; energy sector and policy developments.

Experience that contributes to your success:

• Significant experience working on EU climate amp; energy policies and decision-making processes, within an agency, industry, or trade association.
• Proven experience and understanding of some of the following specific files of interest to our clients:

Decarbonized gas amp; Hydrogen Package (including Delegated act on low-carbon hydrogen),

o 2040 climate target

o Electricity Market reform

o CCUS Strategy Renewable

o Energy Directive (RED III/IV) including Refuel EU Aviation,

o ETS I amp; Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

o EU Taxonomy

o Electricity Grid amp; Wind Power Action Plans

• Proven experience of leading projects is essential as well as involvement in building strong client relationships.
• Experience in developing and deploying public affairs programs, campaigns and advocacy relations is essential.
• Experience of managing account financials, internal forecasting, and reporting.
• A strong network of contacts with EU policymakers, the media and with the business community on climate and energy issues
• Strong team spirit, with a hands-on and solution-driven growth mindset.
• Strong experience in people management
• Experience in managing complex fast-paced situations successfully.
• Ambitious and entrepreneurial with a robust, determined, and hands-on approach.
• Self-motivated, blended with strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills along with strong attention to detail.</

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