Senior Policy Manager

International Federation of Automotive Aftermarket Distributors

About the Organisation

FIGIEFA is the European federation and political representative in Brussels of the independent wholesalers and retailers of automotive replacement parts. Together with its 20 national member associations and 5 International Trade Groups, we represent the interests of more than 30.000 companies trading with vehicle parts, components, and accessories throughout Europe.

FIGIEFA aims to safeguard a legislative environment in the EU that provides free and fair competition in the automotive aftermarket. In this context, ensuring continued access to technical information, data, and safe & cybersecure access to the vehicle for independent market operators and the availability of replacement parts, is of crucial importance for our association in a rapidly changing automotive technology environment, in particular in the era of the software-defined vehicle.

At FIGIEFA, we are more than an association; we are a thriving & proactive team dedicated to fostering growth, innovation, and the freedom of choice for consumers in automotive repair & mobility services. We never worked for our own vested interest alone, but have always strived to maintain the competitiveness of the entire supply chain.

About the role

FIGIEFA, the European Federation of Wholesalers of Automotive Replacement Parts, is looking for a Senior Policy Manager to support its activities in Brussels.

Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities:

• Analyse EU dossiers in the field of digitalisation, transport policy, technical EU and UNECE automotive regulations, competition and industrial policy, and you will assess their impact on FIGIEFA Members and the Automotive Aftermarket.
• Contribute to the development of the Association’s advocacy and policy strategies;
• Manage assigned political and regulatory dossiers and coordinate related activities;
• Support the implementation of advocacy strategies (through engagement with the European institutions and stakeholders);
• Draft position papers, reports, briefings, and other policy documents;
• Represent FIGIEFA at conferences, workshops, and events, including delivering presentations and occasional travel at the EU level;
• Maintain and develop further our constructive relationships with EU institutions, industry stakeholders, and FIGIEFA members;
• Contribute to FIGIEFA’s communication activities, including newsletters and social media content.

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

Desired Education & Experience:

• Minimum of 8-10 years of professional experience in the Brussels EU policy environment, with a thorough understanding of the functioning of the European institutions
• Experience in the automotive, transport, or digital economy sectors would be considered a strong asset
• Preferably a Master's degree in Law, Economics, and Political Sciences (with a specialisation in European Affairs)
• Be proficient in both written and spoken English. Knowledge of additional EU languages (French) would be an advantage
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with partners, stakeholders, and institutional counterparts
• Ability to analyse complex legislative and regulatory issues and translate them into clear policy positions
• Excellent drafting and presentation skills.

Personality Attributes:

• Proactive, dynamic, and agile person, capable of working in a small team
• Ability to adapt quickly to a wide variety of policy and regulatory dossiers
• The existing FIGIEFA team is a team with a variety of nationalities and of very committed personalities. Therefore, the Senior Policy Manager should also have a high degree of dedication, availability, and flexibility.

Compensation & Benefits

• The position offers diverse work that tackles a wide range of legal, political, economic, and technical issues with a focus on problem-solving, not administration of dossiers
• Opportunity to get senior exposure towards FIGIEFA Members, European, and international stakeholders
• Opportunity to strengthen your Brussels network.

Working locations

• Brussels, Belgium

How to apply

• Please send your CV and motivation letter (in English) to: [email protected] and in the Subject line "Senior Policy Manager" by 5th June 2026.

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