Vacancy – Public Affairs Manager
The Role
FEDMA is looking for an experienced and proactive Public Affairs Manager to drive and represent the association’s policy work and advocacy efforts in Brussels. This role is pivotal in positioning FEDMA as a key voice in EU debates in areas such as data protection, digital legislation, consumer protection, sustainability, and Artificial Intelligence.
The Public Affairs Manager will join a dynamic organization dedicated to achieving the right balance between innovation and data protection in Europe.
Reporting directly to the Director General, you will be responsible for influencing EU policy-making, shaping FEDMA’s strategic position, engaging with EU decision-makers and stakeholders, and coordinate internal working groups as well as monitoring key EU policy developments, draft impactful advocacy materials. You will be asked to continue to grow your network of contacts within the EU institutions and with other organisations, as well as conveying the positions of FEDMA within the European Institutions and at different events. In short, you will play a central role in shaping FEDMA’s strategy on digital and economic matters, ensuring the voice of marketers is heard in Brussels.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively monitor, analyse, and report on EU policy developments relevant to the data-driven marketing sector, with a focus on digital and data protection issues
- Actively represent FEDMA in meetings, events and policy forums with EU institutions, stakeholders and industry partners
- Develop and maintain a robust network of key contacts across EU institutions
- Draft position papers, speaking points and briefing notes; contribute to strategic policy and lobbying initiatives, ensuring that our positions are clearly communicated and influential
- Coordinate and animate expert working groups with FEDMA members; ensuring effective consensus-building and knowledge sharing.
- Prepare contributions for FEDMA meetings and public appearances (presentations, talking points, etc.)
- Keep members informed through timely and accessible updates and content
- Organise and support internal and external events (e.g. annual event, webinars, working sessions)
Your Profile
- University degree (or equivalent experience) in EU law, economics, political science or a related field
- 3+ years of relevant professional experience (e.g. EU institutions, consultancy, association, or corporate public affairs)
- Solid understanding of EU policy-making and legislative processes
- Expertise in at least two of the following areas: digital policy, data protection, consumer affairs, Artificial Intelligence
- Strong writing and communication skills in English (FEDMA’s working language); additional EU languages are a plus
- Ability to build relationships and foster collaboration across cultures and sectors
- Self-motivated, well-organised and capable of managing multiple priorities independently
- Excellent ability to work independently with a strategic mindset and a proactive, solution-oriented approach
- You must have a permit for working in Belgium.
What the Position Offers
- A unique opportunity to shape EU policy in one of the most dynamic areas of business
- A collaborative and people-oriented team environment
- Exposure to a wide network of stakeholders and opportunities for EU-wide travel
- Flexible working conditions and a competitive remuneration package
- Significant opportunities for professional growth and visibility in the EU policy environment.
FEDMA commits itself to ensuring that the successful candidate has a rewarding time while working for FEDMA, with plenty of learning opportunities and exposure to industry leaders. FEDMA will offer a competitive package of salary and benefits (including health and life insurance, eco-cheques and lunch vouchers, transport allowance, teleworking opportunities, 30 days holiday).
How and when to apply?
Please send your CV and motivation letter to info@fedma.org by 31 August at the latest.
We are looking for someone who can start ideally on 1 October (or as soon as possible). Interviews will be held during the process and the position might be filled before the deadline if a suitable candidate is found.
About FEDMA
The Federation of European Data and Marketing (FEDMA) is a leading advocacy trade association in Brussels, representing the operational heart of responsible, data-driven marketing in Europe. Unlike associations focused on global platforms or large advertisers, FEDMA champions the voices of marketing service providers, national DMAs, and SMEs, those who implement campaigns and manage data on the ground. We are uniquely positioned to translate complex EU legislation, such as the GDPR and upcoming AI rules, into practical guidance. We focus on making regulation not only ambitious, but also workable, ensuring that responsible marketing can thrive in a privacy-first environment.
FEDMA is at the heart of a powerful network of 21 Data & Marketing Associations (DMAs) and just as many leading industry members. Its strength comes from the participation of representatives from most EU Member States, distilling views into a cohesive set of policies for the European Institutions across the full spectrum of data driven and digital marketing. FEDMA’s primary focus is achieving the correct balance between innovation and privacy, with a particular focus on the application of data protection legislation to customer communication and experience. Our expert knowledge of data is across consumer, privacy and competition sectors. FEDMA also sits on the GDPR implementation expert group of the European Commission
