Senior Policy Advisor Metals

Overview

Recycling Europe (formerly EuRIC) is the voice of Europe’s recycling industry, including 80 national federations and companies across 24 EU & EFTA countries. From metals and paper to plastics, packaging, textiles, tyres, ships, ELVs, construction & demolition waste and WEEE, our members transform waste into resources—powering Europe’s circular economy, ensuring resource autonomy, and boosting competitiveness and sustainable industrialisation across the continent.

Based in Brussels, our team engages with EU institutions, industry, civil society, and technical experts to build policies that deliver sustainable, circular, and economically viable solutions for Europe.

We are looking for a (Senior) Policy Advisor with the following experience and skills:

• At least 2 to 3 years of relevant professional experience in EU public affairs, sustainability, circular economy, or environmental policy.
• Knowledge of circular economy frameworks
  , waste legislation and ideally, of metals, critical raw materials and battery recycling policy.
• Strong understanding of EU legislative processes, key stakeholders, and institutional dynamics.
• Proven experience drafting position papers, amendments, policy briefs, or technical notes.
• Experience representing organisations toward EU institutions, alliances, or expert groups.
• Ability to analyse complex regulatory proposals and translate them into clear advocacy messages.
• Confident working with diverse stakeholders — industry, NGOs, policymakers, researchers.
• Strong organisational skills and experience coordinating policy files.
• Team player with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset.
• Excellent command of English; additional EU languages are an asset.
• Experience in working for an industry association is a plus.

Your main responsibilities:

• Lead policy work of Recycling Europe’s metal recycling branches (Ferrous & Non-Ferrous).
• Monitor and analyse EU legislative developments affecting the recycling sector.
• Develop policy positions, technical recommendations, notes, amendments, and presentations.
• Represent Recycling Europe at high-level meetings, conferences, and working groups across Europe.

What we offer:

• A permanent contract of 38h per week.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunities for professional growth and EU-level visibility.
• Flexible working arrangements (teleworking up to 2 days per week)
• Budget for training and professional growth activities.
• A strong complementary package including: a monthly teleworking allowance, transport subscription, meal vouchers, eco-cheques, DKV private insurance, an annual sports and culture allowance, and a pension scheme.

Applicants must hold EU citizenship or a valid EU residence and work permit. To apply, please send your CV and motivation letter to info and include “Senior Policy  Name” in the email subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications are open until 20 January EOB.