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Director, Climate & Energy (Public Affairs)

About BCW Brussels:

At BCW Brussels, you will find a collegiate and collaborative environment focused on opportunity and a growth mindset. Our teams are diverse and talented and deliver innovative solutions to our celebrated client roster. We offer depth and breadth of communications capabilities and industry expertise, matched by innovative tools. Our counsel and campaigns are increasingly digital and social, and we make the most of BCW’s global network to create global impact and move people. For more information on BCW Brussels:

We believe that creating truly inclusive and innovative solutions is critical to our success, so Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability ( are embedded into everything we do for our people, agency, clients, and the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from talent across all dimensions of race/ethnicity and the LGBTQ+, differently abled.

 The Role:

We are looking for an experienced consultant (Director level) to join our Sustainability team in Brussels, covering Climate and Energy policies. The role will report directly into the Team Leader of the Sustainability practice.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop and implement impactful EU and multi-market campaigns on key climate and energy files, specifically in relation to hydrogen, gas grid and electricity markets. In this role, you will be able to work with a wide range of stakeholders ( EU and national policymakers, industry associations, downstream users, and media influencers) with a view to drive tangible and meaningful policy impact for our clients.

 What you'll do as you move with us:

  • Lead and grow a portfolio of climate & energy projects, while nurturing client relationships and delivering strategic and well-thought-out integrated public affairs and communications programs.
  • Provide strategic advice on the climate and energy files to a wide range of clients including multinational companies and international organisations.
  • Act as a day-to-day point of contact for clients.
  • Manage overall quality and delivery of work on multiple accounts in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Work with account teams and clients to identify opportunities to deliver greater impact and results.
  • Take a proactive role in new business development, and in agency operations and forums, contributing to the strength of our broader team both internally and externally.
  • Mentor, inspire and train team junior colleagues and support them to deliver best-in-class consulting services as you manage small client teams.
  • Share knowledge and best practice and position BCW externally on the climate & energy sector and policy developments.

    • Experience that contributes to your success:

  • 10+ years of experience working on EU climate & energy policies and decision-making processes, within an agency, industry, or trade association.
  • Proven experience and understanding of some of the following specific files of interest to our clients: Decarbonized gas & Hydrogen Package (incl. Delegated act on low-carbon hydrogen), 2040 climate target, Electricity Market reform, CCUS Strategy, Renewable Energy Directive (RED III/IV) (incl. ReFuelEU Aviation, but not necessary), ETS I & Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, EU Taxonomy, Electricity Grid & Wind Power Action Plans.
  •  Proven experience of leading projects is essential as well as involvement in building strong client relationships.
  • Experience in developing and deploying public affairs programs, campaigns and advocacy relations is essential.
  • Experience of managing account financials, internal forecasting, and reporting.
  • A strong network of contacts with EU policymakers, the media and with the business community on climate and energy issues
  • Strong team spirit, with a hands-on and solution-driven growth mindset.
  • Strong experience in people management
  • Experience in managing complex fast-paced situations successfully.
  • Ambitious and entrepreneurial with a robust, determined, and hands-on approach.
  • Self-motivated, blended with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills along with strong attention to detail.
  • Desire to work in a diverse and inclusive organization as an active participant in culture initiatives, training opportunities and employee resource groups.

    •  More about BCW:

    BCW is the global communications agency that moves people on behalf of clients. BCW partners with clients in the B2B, consumer, corporate, crisis management, healthcare, public affairs, purpose and technology sectors to set strategic direction for all communications and create powerful and unexpected ideas that earn attention. Through an “Earned-Plus” offer – earned media plus paid media, creative technology, data, AI and

    an expanding suite of innovative capabilities – BCW moves people with power and precision to move its clients forward. BCW is a part of WPP (NYSE: WPP), a creative transformation company. For more information, visit .

    Our Promise  

    BCW are committed to growing and sustaining an agency that is both representative and inclusive of the communities we live and work within. At BCW, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enables our agency to thrive and deliver brilliant work. We actively welcome applications from under-represented individuals and groups and celebrate differences, be it ethnicity, religion, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability.

    We will only assess you on your abilities and fit for the role, please do get in touch if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure a level playing field during the recruitment process. 

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    Director, Climate & Energy (Public Affairs)

    Company:
    BCW
    City:
    Brussels
    Contract type: 
    Permanent, Full-time
    Career level: 
    Director
    Published:
    21.02.2024
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