Policy Officer for Urban Public Transport and Mobility

European Transport Workers' Federation

Hours
34 hours per week

About the Organisation

European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) is a pan-European trade union federation representing more than 5 million transport workers from more than 230 transport unions in 41 European countries in railways, road transport and logistics, maritime transport, inland waterways, civil aviation, ports & docks, tourism, and fisheries.

About the role

As the Policy Officer for Urban Transport and Mobility, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating activities, shaping policy and representing ETF in various forums.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the activities of the Urban Public Transport Committee, including all sub-sectors and the ETF’s work in the framework of the Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee;
• Provide essential support to the Head of Land Transport, affiliates, and the ETF Secretariat;
• Collaborate with ETUC and other ETUFs;
• Launch and coordinate company networks in collaboration with relevant departments as well as ITF’s networks and Secretariat;
• Meeting management and organizing, attending and animating meetings, and ensuring effective follow-up in close cooperation with the dedicated Administrative Assistant;
• Carry out research pertinent to developing position papers and work.
• Be a direct point of contact for all affiliates, addressing their requests.
• Draft policy documents, reports, position papers, etc..
• Ensure ETF’s participation in external bodies, representing ETF when required;
• Create survey databases, collect input, and prepare analysis;
• Submit and implement EU co-funded projects;
• Cooperate with both ETF Departments and the Communications Officers.

Skills, Competencies & Experience

• Experience minimum of 4 years in trade unions is essential, with expertise in urban transport, OR membership organisations, OR NGOs considered strong assets;
• Strong commitment to trade unions' values;
• Language skills: Fluent in English.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to synthesize complex information;
• High level of proactivity and flexibility to navigate through intricate processes;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team;
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and dealing with emergencies;
• IT skills proficient in MS Office;

Required Qualifications

• Education Master’s Degree;

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Representation 110 € net 
• Internet at Home Allowance 30 € net,
• Meal Vouchers of 8 €, 
• Mobile Phone + Subscription, Laptop, Group Insurance (6% of gross salary),
• Hospitalisation (Discounted rate for family), 100% Public Transport Reimbursement;
• 25+ Paid Holidays;
• Up to 2 days of teleworking/week;
• A Multicultural Dynamic Team of 22;
• Weekly Team Meetings, 1 – 1 Coachings, Trainings with External Experts, Yearly Development Appraisals, Team Building Events;

Working locations

• Home-based
• European Travel 1/2 times per month

How to apply

• We invite any interested candidate to send a CV and a short motivation letter in English to Josef Maurer, ETF Head of Maritime and Operations, at [email protected] by Monday, 30th June 2025. Only applications sent by e-mail will be considered.

Interviews

• 1st Interview online with an External Interviewer;
• Personality/Performance Test followed by a Practical Assignment relating to Urban Transport;
• 2nd Interview in person with Cristina Tilling, Head of Land Transport (your future line manager), and Josef Maurer, Head of Maritime and Operations (ETF covers reasonable travel costs for non-Brussels-based applicants);
• Decision within a week of the 2nd interview.

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