Public Affairs Manager/Officer, ECTA

ECTA, the association representing over 100 pro-competitive telecommunications providers across the EU, is seeking a dynamic individual to join its regulatory and public policy team in Brussels as Public Affairs Manager/Officer.

The scope of the role will depend on the individual selected, but could include:

• Driving ECTA’s relations with the European Parliament and potentially liaising also with other institutions
• Develop and execute ECTA’s communications and PR strategy including the drafting of PR materials, with a focus on promoting competition in the telecoms sector
• Potentially lead policy for the association on various regulatory issues (for example privacy and content online issues, data protection and IPR enforcement)
• The preparation of notes, briefings and the development/coordination of policy positions including consensus building amongst ECTA’s members
• Contributing to the arrangement of ECTA’s flagship events such as the annual ECTA Regulatory Conference.

The post will report to the Director of the Brussels Office. Requirements include:

• First class written and verbal communications skills in English, and preferably proficiency in French. Other languages would be an asset
• Extensive knowledge of the European institutions, profound knowledge of the EU legislative process and preferably established contacts in the relevant EU and/or national institutions
• A clear understanding of and interest in competition policy and wider regulations applying to the electronic communications sector
• Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills and the ability to build relations with policy-makers as well as ECTA’s wide member-base of telecoms operators
• A university degree, for instance in communication, political science, economics or law
• Flexible and consensual approach and strong organisational skills – able to work well in a small team
• Pro-active, able to work on own initiative
• The ability to meet tight deadlines.

We offer a competitive salary based on levels of skills and experience plus a comprehensive range of benefits and good working environment.

Applicants should send a covering letter, CV, examples of written work and details of where you heard about the role to Sara Russell at srussell@ectaportal.com by cob Friday 7th February 2014.

European Competitive Telecommunications Association – www.ectaportal.com – tel: +44 (0) 118 979 3282
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