Sustainability & Chemicals Policy Manager

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Sustainability & Chemicals Policy Manager

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Sustainability & Chemicals Policy ManagerEFCC – European Federation for Construction ChemicalsBrussels, BelgiumEFCC is looking to hire a Sustainability & Chemicals Policy Manager to maintain and enhance EFCC’s role as a highly valued and respected partner in sustainability, circularity, and product stewardship in Brussels. This is an exciting role which provides high level visibility and interaction with key stakeholders and a substantial opportunity for professional development.About EFCCThe European Federation for Construction Chemicals (EFCC) was founded in 2005 and represents construction chemical companies, both raw materials producers for construction chemicals and formulators of construction chemicals, and associations in Europe. EFCC’s mission is to act as the voice for the construction chemicals industry and to strengthen the industry’s public image, enhance trust in the industry, as well as promoting that construction chemicals are manufactured in a sustainable, safe and responsible manner.Construction chemicals are essential ingredients in the construction process and are playing an important role in pursuit of the European Green Deal and to reduce GHG emissions. More information can be found on our website: .About the RoleThe profile of the Sustainability & Chemicals Policy Manager is as follows:Key tasks:

• Monitor and analyse policy and regulatory developments of EU policy issues relevant for the construction chemicals industry (chemicals legislation, construction products legislation and related legislative developments etc.);
• Provide information, guidance, and support to members on issues relevant to the industry;
• Develop and communicate the position of the sector on relevant issues, working closely with the industry expert members of the relevant EFCC working groups;
• Manage the technical working group activities. This task includes drawing up agenda, preparing the technical aspects of the meeting, drafting the minutes, following-up the agreed actions;
• Initiate and manage specific projects supporting the industry in sustainability, circularity and sustainable chemicals policy, in coordination with the relevant EFCC expert group;
• Establish and maintain relationships with the key regulatory bodies, partner industry associations and relevant stakeholders with similar priorities to represent the construction chemicals sector and positively EU initiatives, legislation and policy debates;
• Coordinate and support EFCC’s engagement with other stakeholders on joint initiatives.

Experience and Key Competencies:

• University degree in sciences with an emphasis on chemistry and/or engineering;
• A minimum of 3 years professional experience in technical or EU regulatory affairs and sustainability, ideally within a company or association related to chemicals or construction;
• Fluency in written and spoken English (other EU languages, such as French and/or German would be an asset);
• Strong writing and synthesizing skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and proven experience of successful interaction with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders;
• Highly engaging and self-motivated, responsive and results oriented;
• Ability to work independently and to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines;
• Good knowledge of IT tools (Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel).

About the offer

• An opportunity to contribute to a dynamic industry in a multicultural setting;
• An inclusive and friendly work environment;
• A lot of independence and ownership;
• Substantial opportunity to develop professionally and personally;
• Option to work remotely 3 days/week;
• The role is at least 80% and preferably full-time;
• The position is located in Brussels;
• A remuneration package commensurate with the background and experience of the candidate;
• The role reports to the Director General directly.

Application procedureApplication Deadline: 17 March 2025

• To apply, send a short cover letter and your CV to ‘

‘. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; * Candidates must have the legal right to work in the European Union;

• All applications will be handled confidentially and solely for recruitment purposes.

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Bruxelles

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Wed, 05 Mar 2025 23:43:58 GMT

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