Social Affairs Officer
European Builders Confederation
Position description
Reporting to the Secretary General, as a Social Affairs Officer you will:
- Lead EBC’s activities in social affairs and social dialogue by advocating towards EU institutions;
- Monitor, analyse and evaluate EU social legislation impacting the construction sector;
- Actively support the commitments of EBC in EU-funded projects related to social aspects;
- Draft position papers, briefings, strategies, and consultation responses;
- Act as a liaison for EBC’s social portfolio, supporting national members and consulting external experts;
- Represent EBC in Brussels and abroad, attending and speaking at workshops and conferences;
- Assist with communication activities, including writing articles, preparing presentations, or posting in social media, and events organisation;
- Support administrative tasks within the Secretariat’s daily work.
Qualifications
We are looking for a proactive, talented professional with:
- At least 2 years of experience in public affairs, EU policy, and advocacy;
- Strong interest in EU affairs, with knowledge of labour and internal market issues; social dialogue; skills; training; health & safety; and/or housing;
- Experience with EU-funded projects (Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, LIFE, SMP) is an asset;
- Knowledge/willingness to learn on the role of SMEs in construction and the European society;
- Fluency in English; additional languages (German, French, Italian) are a plus;
- Excellent networking, communication, and digital skills (Microsoft Office);
- A small team-oriented attitude and the ability to manage multiple tasks and show commitment;
- Familiarity with the Brussels working environment would be ideal: experience in EU-level or membership organisations will be considered an asset.
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