Sector Group Manager Halogens

CEFIC - European Chemical Industry Council

About the Organisation

European chemical industry is indispensable to modern life, producing the building blocks and high-tech materials on which modern societies are built. Our molecules and materials are used in every industry, from agriculture to construction, food and beverages, energy, health care and medicines, machinery, textiles, hospitals, and transportation. We deliver a range of solutions needed to deliver the EU Green Deal, from better batteries, solar panels, wind turbines, and smarter, more energy-efficient materials. Cefic supports the EU Green Deal and Europe’s ambition to become climate-neutral by 2050. Cefic’s Mid-Century Vision illustrates our views on pathways to a more sustainable future.

The European Union’s chemical sector employs 1.2 million highly qualified people directly in 28,000 companies. The chemical sector supports around 19 million jobs across all supply chains. It generates more than €540 billion a year in sales and €170 billion in European value added. Our industry has embraced corporate social responsibility, ethical behaviour and the principles of Responsible Care.

About the role

The right candidate will have a regulatory focus with a strong interest in technical files. They will coordinate the activities of the groups and respective sub-groups to ensure the positioning, communication, and safeguarding of the members’ interests at all times in areas such as industrial emissions, chemicals legislation (CLP, REACH, …), sustainability (ESPR, Taxonomy…), and safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop and agree on with the member companies strategies to deal with regulatory/advocacy issues that industries face in the relevant areas; and translate the approved strategy into specific objectives, priorities, and budgets.
• Permanently monitor and analyse evolving EU policies and legislation and their possible impact on the industry; identify issues, propose actions, and drive the formulation of shared positions statements;
• Ensure efficient advocacy of the industry positions to EU and national governmental bodies and agencies;
• Establish, maintain, extend, and use a network of relationships and alliances with various governmental and industry stakeholders (including downstream user industries) in order to enhance the Sector Groups’ ability to convey the agreed industry’s positions;
• Coordinate the activities of the different sub-committees and working groups;
• Upkeep association and Cefic policies.

Skills, Competencies, & Experience

Demonstrates Experience, Competencies, and Personal Qualities:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working at European/international level on EU regulatory and advocacy matters, preferably for the chemical industry an industrial/trade association;
• Good knowledge of chemical legislation is a great asset, together with a good understanding of the chemical industry & its value chain.
• Strong advocacy skills and experience with the EU regulatory framework, incl. the ability to analyze, understand, and communicate complex pieces of legislation;
• Full professional proficiency in English; additional languages are a definite asset.
• Good team player who can work as well independently as in a multi-functional and multicultural team;
• High attention to detail combined with a strong ability to oversee different processes and manage different priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, networking skills, and ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts;
• Strong communication skills: ability to speak clearly and concisely in front of a group; ability to deliver well-organised, very enthusiastic and convincing presentations, and ability to adapt style and language to the audience.
• Excellent writing skills;
• Good project management and computer skills;
• Curious, fast learning, service-minded, and willing to improve continuously;
• Ready to travel (approx. 20%).

Required Qualifications

• Academic background: Master’s degree in political sciences, international relations or related disciplines, and in science, chemistry, pharmacy, toxicology or related disciplines;

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary and Benefits.
• Opportunities to understand the business dimension of the European industry, within the EU regulatory framework;
• Opportunity to work with other industry associations, including downstream users;
• Environment with a positive attitude towards stress and mindful of work–personal life balance;
• Working on dynamic and challenging topics;
• Opportunities for employee development (training, coaching, mentorship);

Working locations

• Rue Belliard 40, B15, 1040 Brussels in office

How to apply

• Please send your application with full curriculum vitae and motivation letter before 16th May 2025 to: Jessica Bart-Williams, HR Officer, Rue Belliard 40, b15, 1040 Brussels – E-mail address: [email protected]
• Please note that in the course of the recruitment process, your application may be shared with internal departments.

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