EU Public Affairs Director (Technology)
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- Grade
- Not specified
- Contract
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- Basic salary estimate
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- Deadline
- October 31, 2026 at 12:59 AM · Europe/Brussels
- Location
- Brussels, Belgium
Radar brief
The EU Public Affairs Director (Technology) will provide high-level strategic advice to clients on digital and technology policy while driving business development and leading a team in Brussels. The strongest stated requirement is a strong network within the Brussels institutions and strong knowledge of digital and technology policy.
This role matters because it involves leading the delivery of high-quality public affairs advice and helping grow the Brussels client roster while shaping the firm’s Brussels office.
What you would do
- Provide strategic advice and counsel to clients to help progress their regulatory and policy agendas in Brussels.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including developing proposals, preparing pitches and contributing to the growth of existing client relationships.
- Develop and maintain a strong network across the European Commission, European Parliament and Council, as well as with other relevant stakeholders.
- Lead, manage and develop colleagues, including coaching and training junior team members, reviewing work and providing constructive feedback, delegating effectively and supporting individual development.
- Champion high standards of quality and client service, leading by example within your team and across the firm.
- Contribute actively to the culture of the business, support colleagues and celebrate team successes.
- Contribute to the leadership and development of Hanbury’s Brussels office, including helping to shape our proposition, ways of working and growth strategy.
- We are looking to appoint a driven EU Public Affairs Director (Technology) to help grow our expanding Brussels client roster and lead the delivery of high-quality public affairs advice to existing and prospective clients.
Eligibility snapshot
Must have
- Strong network within the Brussels institutions.
- Strong knowledge of digital and technology policy.
- Typically seven or more years of relevant experience.
- Right to work in Belgium.
- Excellent communicator and writer, with strong drafting skills in English and one other European language.
- Demonstrable experience leading, developing and supporting teams.
- Comfortable and experienced navigating the Brussels political and institutional landscape, with an established network across the EU institutions and relevant stakeholders.
- Experience in public policy, with knowledge of digital and technology regulation.
Advantageous
- Entrepreneurial mindset and experience of pursuing business development opportunities and growing client relationships.
- Comfortable developing expertise in new policy areas as the political agenda evolves.
- Motivated by the opportunity to contribute to business development, win new work, develop client relationships and help shape and grow our Brussels offer.
- Committed to producing high-quality work, delivering excellent client service and going the extra mile for colleagues and clients.
- Respectful, collaborative and comfortable working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and with different perspectives and opinions.
- Excited by the opportunity to work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and advise clients across a range of industries.
- Willing to undertake occasional business travel to London and other European capitals.
Contract and workplace context
Hybrid working policy, with the opportunity to work from abroad for up to four weeks per year
Application toolkit
Documents
- CV.
- Cover letter of no more than one page.
- Please send your CV and a cover letter of no more than one page explaining.
- Why you want to work at Hanbury; and.
- How your skills and experience match the role, including specific examples that demonstrate your suitability.
- Applications must be received by 30 October 2026.
- We will begin interviewing immediately and reserve the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date once a suitable candidate has been identified.
- Hanbury Strategy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex or sexual orientation.
Selection steps
- Applications must be received by 30 October 2026.
- Interviews will begin immediately and the advertisement may close before the stated closing date once a suitable candidate has been identified.
Questions to prepare
Plan evidence and examples before opening the official application form.
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Q01
Why you want to work at Hanbury; and
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How your skills and experience match the role, including specific examples that demonstrate your suitability.
- Cover letter of no more than one page
Source notice
About Hanbury Strategy We turn insight into impact. Whether a client is facing a communications challenge or has a policy goal, our exceptional team uses our understanding of politics, public opinion and the press to create campaigns that work. We have a relentless focus on achieving great results for our clients.…
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