EU Government Affairs Manager

Overview

Remote role - successful candidate reside in UK, Germany or Italy

A well-established international consumer organisation is seeking an experienced EU Government Affairs Manager to lead its advocacy and public policy engagement across the European Union.

This is a senior, high-impact role for a government affairs professional with deep EU institutional knowledge and a strong track record navigating complex regulatory environments.

• Lead engagement with EU institutions, Member State authorities and key stakeholders
• Develop and implement an EU-wide government affairs and advocacy strategy
• Monitor and interpret legislative and regulatory developments impacting consumer, wellness and regulated product sectors
• Represent the organisation within relevant European trade associations
• Partner closely with internal regulatory, legal and global public affairs teams
• Manage external public affairs advisors and agencies
• Prepare policy briefings and strategic updates for senior leadership

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in EU government affairs / public policy / regulatory advocacy
• Proven experience working with EU institutions and industry bodies
• Background in regulated sectors such as consumer goods, cosmetics, supplements or life sciences
• Strong strategic, analytical and stakeholder-management skills
• Fluent English essential; additional European languages advantageous

• Competitive senior-level salary and benefits
• Fully remote role within Europe (UK, Germany or Italy)
• Opportunity to influence policy at European level within a growing international organisation