
Milltown Partners · Brussels
Milltown Partners Our clients operate at the frontiers of innovation - we advise technology companies driving change, global investors funding the future, the g...
Milltown Partners
Our clients operate at the frontiers of innovation - we advise technology companies driving change, global investors funding the future, the giants of sport and entertainment, and influential individuals on the communications and policy challenges that define their reputations. Our work spans corporate and financial communications, policy and public affairs to engage regulators and policymakers, policy communications and leadership communications. We underpin the full breadth of our capabilities with research-driven insights and campaigns. We're also pioneering AI-enhanced advisory work for both our clients and internal innovation, using technology to unlock insights from data at unprecedented scale and speed.
The role
Our Consultants are the driving force behind our client work – the person who turns strategy into action and makes things happen. We are looking for someone with at least 3-years of EU policy advisory experience, a passion for tech policy and the politics behind it.
In this role, you'll be a trusted adviser to technology companies navigating complex regulatory and political landscapes across the UK and Europe – shaping public affairs strategy, driving execution, and helping clients understand and influence the environment they operate in.
Our team in Brussels is small but growing, so you’ll have an opportunity to shape the direction of our work and culture on the ground as well as forging close relationships with our London team including opportunities to travel.
To Samsung we are currently looking for a Sustainability Officer who is curious, humble, and ready to grow in a challenging environment! In this role, you will join a dedicated and dynamic team that includes a Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Manager who leads the team, an Environmental Officer responsible for environmental reporting, and an external Public Affairs consultant. The role is a 12-month temporary position, covering parental leave, offering you the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while gaining valuable experience in a global organization. This role will achieve As the Sustainability Officer, you will contribute to impactful initiatives by providing sustainability expertise for cross-divisional sales efforts, supporting marketing and communication activities, managing sustainability reporting, ensuring compliance with evolving legislation, and empowering internal teams. Your contributions will be pivotal in securing new business and fostering customer confidence in our sustainability leadership. Job scope and key deliverables In this role, you contribute to key sustainability efforts, including: Leading cross-divisional sales support: Provide sustainability expertise and documentation for tenders, customer requests, contract processes, and more. Supporting marketing and communication activities: Contribute to sustainability-related communications to e.g. customers, media, and internal stakeholders. Managing sustainability reporting: Project manage the creation of Samsung Nordic’s Sustainability report and take lead on other reporting activities, including quarterly GHG reports, Norwegian Transparency Act report, and external sustainability assessments (e.g. Ecovadis). Ensuring compliance with legislation: Monitor and analyze upcoming Nordic and EU sustainability-related legislation that affects Samsung business. Qualifications Higher academic qualification in environmental engineering, sustainability, business, marketing and communications, or an equivalent field. At least 2 years of practical experience in corporate sustainability, including areas such as environmental reporting and sales/marketing support. A proven track-record of leading projects successfully. Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel with experience in presenting. Fluent in Swedish and English in speech and writing. Experience in a global company is a plus. About the assignment For this assignment you will be hired as a full-time consultant by Digitalenta. We offer our consultants a generous package including healthcare allowance, insurance policy, paid vacation days and pension savings. In addition, you'll also have a dedicated consultant manager available throughout your employment with us, in addition to optional networking activities with our network of consultants. The assignment is full-time and for a period of 1 year, with possible extension. Start date around 2026-05-01.
OPPORTUNITY Are you an ambitious professional eager to grow your advisory career? Brunswick Group is seeking a talented Consultant with 5-8 years’ experience to join our Brussels office in summer/September 2026 and help international clients navigate high stake policy issues. This is an opportunity to accelerate your development in a dynamic, fast-paced advisory environment, working at the intersection of business, media, and politics. As a Consultant, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality research, analysis, and project management, while gradually developing your own advisory voice. You’ll gain exposure to cross-border mandates and bring the Brussels perspective to international businesses and sector leaders. You will develop a strong understanding of our clients’ businesses and contribute to the smooth and effective management of client projects and accounts. You will also be responsible for building and nurturing collaborative relationships with colleagues, helping to ensure that expertise and knowledge flow seamlessly across the firm. Externally, you will have the opportunity to develop and strengthen relationships that enhance your own expertise while supporting and enabling your colleagues. Our clients operate across different (often energy-intensive) industries, sectors that are fundamental to modern economies and face complex challenges such as geopolitical tensions, sustainability pressures, and evolving stakeholder expectations. In this role, you will advise them on how to navigate these dynamics and communicate effectively with investors, regulators, employees, the media, and wider society. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Consultant at Brunswick, you will be at the forefront of our client engagements, playing a pivotal role in delivering impactful advisory services. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: * Deliver insightful analysis on media, political, regulatory, and market developments, with clear recommendations for clients. * Draft, edit, and manage client documents, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. * Coordinate workstreams and support colleagues in delivering seamless client service. * Build understanding across key sectors and specialist areas. * Help organise client meetings and events, ensuring flawless execution. * Manage upwards to ensure the team are fully informed and prepared for client work * Develop networks with peers and stakeholders to strengthen your expertise. * Contribute to brainstorming and pitch preparation (including research and drafting) * Thinking on a strategic and tactical level about client issues and account development. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR At Brunswick, we seek smart and curious individuals dedicated to learning and growth. We value potential, strong work ethic, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Standout candidates demonstrate: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 1. 5-8 years’ relevant experience, ideally gained in a public affairs and communications agency, or in-house within the public affairs/government relations function of a corporate organization or in a trade association. * * Experience advising large companies in industrial, infrastructure, and energy sectors on complex, high-impact issues, with a strong grasp of key trends, policy discussions, and stakeholders. 1. Deep expertise or a strong interest in industrial companies and policy (for instance Chemicals, Aviation, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation, Security and Defence) and/or energy (Oil & Gas, Mining, Metals, Power, Utilities, Renewables). * * A strong understanding of the interplay between business, media, and politics, and a genuine interest in how these dynamics shape our clients’ businesses. * Excellent research and writing skills, with the ability to distil complex information into clear, compelling analysis for business audiences. * Proven project management abilities, with the ability to oversee multiple fast-moving workstreams and delivering under pressure. Ideal candidate * A proactive self-starter with a strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity and attention to detail. * A collaborative team player who thrives in a supportive, collegiate environment. * A rising advisor with a growing professional network and experience counselling clients on business-critical issues. WHY JOIN US At Brunswick, you’ll join a collaborative, international team based in the heart of the EU. Our Brussels office as the central hub of our pan European Public Affairs, Regulatory and Geopolitical practice works across diverse sectors on high-stakes global issues, offering constant exposure to senior clients and high-profile events. We invest in training and mentorship to help you grow as an advisor, while fostering a culture that is entrepreneurial, collegiate, and supportive. Benefits: Hospitalization and Dental Insurance. Employee assistance program. Pension insurance. Commuter Benefits. Paid Time Off: 25 vacation days. Career training and development opportunities. Annual discretionary bonus contingent upon individual and firm-wide performance. ABOUT BRUNSWICK Brunswick is a global advisory firm. We help companies tackle high-stakes issues, navigate complex stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-impact outcomes. Our clients value our ability to anticipate, shape, and respond to the key players and forces in the financial and investment arena, regulatory and geopolitical universe, NGO community, workforce and beyond. They rely on us for deep experience, fresh perspectives and original thinking. So, in Brunswick you will find an exceptional range of experience and talent with a rich mix of backgrounds. From the beginning, we have prioritized attracting, developing, and retaining the best professionals in the industry, united by a culture of inclusivity, excellence, and intellectual curiosity. Founded in 1987 in London, the firm has organically grown to 27 offices in 18 countries across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia. We operate as a “one-firm firm” with no individual profit centers. This allows us to assemble fully integrated, bespoke teams for each client, able to draw on the full resources of Brunswick anywhere in the world. Brunswick is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. Please read our Global Privacy Notice to understand how your data is managed.
ÜBER DIE POSITION Wir bauen eine der führenden strategischen Beratungsplattformen Europas auf, die tiefgehende Expertise in deutschen Public Affairs und Kommunikation mit einem hochrangigen Zugang zu europäischen und internationalen Entscheidungsprozessen verbindet. Mit Hauptsitz in Berlin eröffnen wir derzeit ein gemeinsames Büro in Brüssel, um Mandanten bei der Zusammenarbeit mit EU-Institutionen, der NATO sowie dem weiteren Brüsseler Umfeld zu unterstützen. Das Brüsseler Büro unterstützt Mandanten aus den Bereichen Technologie, Verteidigung, Finanzen, Energie und Gesundheit dabei, sich in regulatorischen Fragestellungen, politischen Debatten und Reputationsherausforderungen auf EU- und NATO-Ebene zurechtzufinden. Auf Grundlage starker institutioneller Netzwerke, politischer Expertise und digitaler Kommunikation helfen wir unseren Mandanten, die richtigen Entscheidungsträger zum richtigen Zeitpunkt zu erreichen – mit Argumenten, die politische Prozesse beeinflussen und messbare Ergebnisse erzielen. Zur weiteren Stärkung dieses Bereichs suchen wir einen Senior Consultant (m/w/x), der Verantwortung für Projekte und Kundenbeziehungen übernimmt, sich in die Geschäftsentwicklung einbringt und aktiv am Aufbau unserer Präsenz in Brüssel mitwirkt. IHRE AUFGABEN * Steuerung der täglichen Research- und Policy-Arbeit für Mandanten und Projekte, mit Schwerpunkt insbesondere auf den Bereichen digitale Technologien und/oder Verteidigung * Beitrag zum Wachstum und zur inhaltlichen Weiterentwicklung des Brüsseler Büros * Aufbau und Pflege von Kundenbeziehungen, auch auf Ebene von Entscheidungsträgern * Unterstützung bei der Geschäftsentwicklung im öffentlichen Sektor, einschließlich der Erstellung von Angeboten für EU- und NATO-Institutionen * Aufbau und Erweiterung eines eigenen Netzwerks zur Stärkung unserer Positionierung und unseres Einflusses innerhalb der europäischen Institutionen * Führung interdisziplinärer Projektteams in strategischen, politischen und organisatorischen Fragestellungen sowie Mentoring von Junior-Kolleg:innen * Analyse und strategische Bewertung politischer, regulatorischer und technologischer Entwicklungen auf europäischer Ebene sowie deren Übersetzung in relevante Implikationen für deutsche und mandantenspezifische Kontexte * Repräsentation des Unternehmens gegenüber Mandanten, Partnern und Institutionen sowie bei relevanten Branchenveranstaltungen IHR PROFIL * Abgeschlossenes Bachelorstudium; ein Masterabschluss ist wünschenswert * Mehrjährige relevante Berufserfahrung in Brüssel, idealerweise mit Tätigkeit in oder in enger Zusammenarbeit mit der Europäischen Kommission oder dem Europäischen Parlament, insbesondere in der Policy-Arbeit zu Technologie, Innovation oder Regulierung * Ausgeprägtes strategisches Verständnis für den Technologie- und/oder Verteidigungspolitikbereich sowie dessen politische, regulatorische und wirtschaftliche Rahmenbedingungen * Nachweisbare Erfahrung in EU- und NATO-Policy-Arbeit, Research und Kundenmanagement * Unternehmerisches Mindset sowie die Fähigkeit, kreativ und eigenständig zu arbeiten * Nachweisliche Erfolge in Policy-Analyse, Kundenmanagement und idealerweise Geschäftsentwicklung * Sehr gute Kommunikationsfähigkeiten und sicheres, professionelles Auftreten gegenüber Senior Stakeholdern * Strukturierte, analytische und lösungsorientierte Arbeitsweise mit hohem Qualitätsanspruch * Fließende Englischkenntnisse sowie sehr gute schriftliche und mündliche Kenntnisse in mindestens einer weiteren europäischen Sprache, idealerweise Deutsch UNSER ANGEBOT * Verantwortung und Gestaltungsspielraum für Projekte an der Schnittstelle von Politik, Geopolitik und Wirtschaft mit Bezug zu Brüssel, Berlin und ganz Europa * Ein dynamisches, interdisziplinäres Team, das an Themen rund um Technologie, Verteidigung und weitere gesellschaftlich relevante Fragestellungen arbeitet * Eine abwechslungsreiche und anspruchsvolle Tätigkeit in einem wachsenden Unternehmen * Langfristige Entwicklungsperspektiven und Raum für unternehmerisches Arbeiten