Skills

Communication Time Management Decision-making Presentation Skills Networking Attention to detail Facilitation

Job Specifications

Who is EBCA

The European Branded Clothing Association (EBCA) is the collective voice of more than 75 global apparel brands. The sector supports more than 4.5 million jobs in the EU. We envision a Europe where the branded clothing sector contributes to shared prosperity and is supported by global standards that enhance sustainability and trade, creating a level playing field.

EBCA is seeking a motivated person to join the Brussels-based team as Policy Officer. The candidate will have previous experience in EU trade association and members management. Experience in consumer-goods and circular economy would be a plus.

Main tasks

Proactively gather intelligence and monitor legislative developments of relevant legislation at the European or Member State levels.
Provide strategic analysis and advice regarding the impact of relevant European legislation and its implementation.
Promote and represent EBCA´s interests to the European institutions and wider stakeholder community.
Deliver high-qualitative position papers and professional presentations of EBCA’s positions.
Coordinate EBCA’s members input, organise WG meetings, consolidate opinions and draft positions.
Safeguard EBCA’s interests in sustainability-related legislation policy within the political decision-making process in Brussels.
Develop and execute advocacy on the main European and Member States priorities based on EBCA’s policy priorities
Coordinate with EBCA’s Director General to organise external events to increase EBCA´s visibility in Brussels.

Required qualifications and skills
University degree: Law/Economics/Politics;
Work experience within trade associations and the European Union institutions
At least 3 years of relevant work experience in the Brussels/EU policy field;
Strong knowledge of relevant European sustainability policy and regulation would be desirable;
English Professional proficiency level. French, Spanish or German would be an asset;
Fully familiar with the EU policy and decision-making process;

· Ability/experience with facilitation; ensure transparency, listening to members, understand and ask questions, ability to handle misalignment

Excellent reporting, writing, and presentation skills. Ability to digest and summarise complex policy and legal issues;
Excellent external networking skills; able to build an excellent policy network across a spectrum of governmental, regulatory, trade body, competitor and international parties in the EU sphere;
Good organisation and time management skills, working with accuracy, speed and showing attention to detail;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong personal integrity, and ability to work as an effective team-player;
Ability to handle working under pressure to meet deadlines.
Availability to travel to Brussels/other Member States.
How to apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to secretariat@ebca-europe.org with “Application to the role of Policy officer – Sustainability” as subject of their email. (LinkedIn Application will not be accepted)

We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to make sure their application is considered.

Indicative timeline for the interviews:

1st round: week of 26 -30 January with a short assignment to prepare and present

2nd round: week of 09-13 February.

At EBCA, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that our differences make us stronger and we celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings to our team. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in fostering a culture of inclusion and innovation.

About the Company

The European Branded Clothing Association (EBCA) is a coalition of European and global retail clothing brands. Between us, we represent more than 60 brand and employ over 150,000 people in our European operations. The Alliance provides the first collective and exclusive voice for retail clothing brands in Europe. Drawing upon a balanced and representative membership present in a range of EU Member States, the Alliance seeks to serve as a sounding-board for EU policy-makers as they develop trop policy that seeks to balance th... Know more