EU Affairs Manager for EHS and Standards Policy TechAmerica Europe

EU Affairs Manager for EHS and Standards Policy

for leading high-tech Association in Brussels

(starting date: by 1 July 2012)

TechAmerica Europe represents leading European high-tech operations with US parentage.

Collectively we invest Euro 100bn in Europe and employ approximately 500,000 Europeans.

TechAmerica Europe is recruiting a Manager for EU EHS and Standards policy with special focus on:

• RoHS(e.g. FAQ with a focus on large scale industrial tools, cables, R&D and consumables)
• WEEE and chemicals(e.g. input for WEEE FAQ to be submitted by August 2012; upcoming review of REACH Regulation).
• EMC and LVD directives’ alignment to NLF(e.g. 1st reading of the ‘Goods Package’)

The candidate will primarily have the following responsibilities:

• facilitate technical discussion amongst Member companies and organise Working Group meetings and external advocacy
• formulate timely, technical and concise contributions to EU decision-makers
• undertake research and provide information support to Members

Important Qualities:

• diligence, integrity, pro-activeness and an outgoing/positive nature
• strong knowledge of EU policy making
• knowledge/experience of one or all of the EHS/ S&C policy areas
• fluent English plus another EU language
• at least two years experience in private, public or NGO sector
• university degree in EU law or political science
• excellent communication and organizational skills

This is a unique opportunity to work with cutting edge technology companies in a dynamic and multinational environment.

To apply please send your CV and covering letter by midday 20 June 2012 to julie.costes@techamerica.org. Interviews will take place by the end of June.

In the event you do not receive feedback by 2 July please consider your application unsuccessful.