Opportunity

Are you an ambitious professional eager to grow your advisory career? Brunswick Group is seeking a talented Consultant with 3-6 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

• 3-6 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.

• 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 OGILVY SOCIAL.LAB 

Ogilvy Social.Lab (OSL) is a full-service advertising agency headquartered in Brussels’ WPP Campus. As part of the international Ogilvy network, our operations span four continents with over 15 nationalities on the 130-strong team working in our offices – our mindset is borderless.

We proudly collaborate with prominent international and regional clients, including Absolut, Mondelez, Ford, IKEA, Vans, EU and Belgian institutions, fuelling their success internationally.

Entrepreneurship pulses through our veins, embodying our name with a "lab” mentality. We constantly innovate and experiment, staying in sync with the ever-evolving digital media landscape we specialize in.

ROLE

We are currently accepting applications for internships in early 2026. Please note that a university agreement is mandatory. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

PROFILE

We believe that our interns and team members are the driving force behind our success. 

ABOUT OGILVY SOCIAL.LAB 

Ogilvy Social.Lab (OSL) is a full-service advertising agency headquartered in Brussels’ WPP Campus. As part of the international Ogilvy network, our operations span four continents with over 15 nationalities on the 130-strong team working in our offices – our mindset is borderless.

We proudly collaborate with prominent international and regional clients, including Absolut, Mondelez, Ford, IKEA, Vans, EU and Belgian institutions, fuelling their success internationally.

Entrepreneurship pulses through our veins, embodying our name with a "lab” mentality. We constantly innovate and experiment, staying in sync with the ever-evolving digital media landscape we specialize in.

ROLE

We are currently accepting applications for internships starting in early 2026. Please note that a university agreement is mandatory. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

PROFILE

We believe that our interns and team members are the driving force behind our success. 

More about the role:

We are looking for experienced public affairs consultants to join our Technology Practice in Brussels. We are hiring across mid-to-senior levels, from consultants building their client portfolio to senior professionals ready to lead accounts and contribute to the growth of the practice.

This is a unique opportunity to operate at the centre of EU technology policy, advising some of the world’s most influential organisations on their most critical regulatory challenges. From AI governance and platform regulation to cybersecurity, data policy, and digital sovereignty, you will help clients navigate a fast-evolving landscape and translate complexity into strategic advantage.

You will be part of a collaborative, high-performing team, working across markets and disciplines to deliver integrated, insight-led programmes that shape outcomes at the highest levels.

What you'll do:

• Lead and grow a portfolio of technology policy clients, delivering strategic, integrated public affairs programmes

• Provide day-to-day counsel on EU technology policy developments, including key legislative files, for example: DMA (Digital Markets Act), DSA (Digital Services Act), NIS2 (Network & Information Security Directive), AI Act and related initiatives

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, offering clear, confident guidance on complex and high-profile policy issues

• Design and execute advocacy strategies engaging EU institutions, Member States, trade associations and wider stakeholders

• Monitor and interpret policy developments, translating them into actionable insights and recommendations for clients

• Play an active role in business development, contributing to proposals, pitches and expanding client relationships

• Mentor and support junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment

• Manage accounts with discipline, overseeing budgets, timelines and delivery to ensure excellence and client satisfaction

Experience that contributes to success:

• Strong expertise in EU technology and digital policy, gained in consultancy, in-house public affairs, EU institutions or trade associations

• Demonstrated experience managing client relationships and delivering against complex, multi-stakeholder policy mandates

• Deep understanding of the EU legislative process and the political dynamics shaping the digital and technology landscape

• Ability to distil complex regulatory issues into clear, strategic advice and high-quality client deliverables

• Proven track record in producing client-ready materials, including briefings, position papers and advocacy content

• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills and sound professional judgement

• Collaborative mindset with experience supporting or mentoring colleagues within a team environment

• Fluency in English is essential; additional EU languages are highly valued

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More about the role:

We are looking for an intern to join our Healthcare Team in Brussels for a 6-month paid internship, starting immediately (April 2026).
We advise our clients on their public affairs and corporate communications programs at the global, pan-European, and EU levels and help them navigate EU legislative and regulatory developments through effective advocacy, public relations, thought leadership and stakeholder engagement. Our clients are drawn from many sectors including pharma & consumer health.
Over the course of six months, the successful candidate will gain insight into the workings of a global communications agency and develop the skills necessary to pursue a career in consultancy.

What you'll do:

Research & monitor policy developments on healthcare issues at EU, national and international levels.
Support client work and the implementation of public affairs and communications strategies, including:

• Mapping relevant stakeholders
• Preparing technical briefings
• Attending and organising events and conferences
• Writing meetings/events’ reports
• Contributing to new business proposals

Experience that contributes to success:

• Knowledge and a keen interest in EU policy and decision-making processes, with a focus on healthcare issues.
• Further university education in European studies with if possible, a focus on health sciences.
• Previous public affairs professional experience in an EU institution, regulatory organisation, trade association, advocacy organisation (NGO), company or consultancy is desirable (but not essential).
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Proactive, resourceful and a team player.
• Critical thinking with a desire to learn in a fast-paced and international environment.
• Familiarity with digital and social campaigns/tools is an advantage.
• Excellent spoken and written English – other European languages would be an asset

What we offer:

• A fixed term duration contract of 6 months under Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle - CIP contract;
• A stimulating work experience within an EU affairs office and multicultural environment (+20 nationalities);
• Training opportunities
• Knowledge and a keen interest in EU policy and decision-making processes, with a focus on healthcare issues.
• Further university education in European studies with if possible, a focus on health sciences.

Practicalities:

Start date – ASAP (April 2026) 
Please note the following:

• the CIP convention excludes any internships for which the intern receives academic credit or undertakes as a part of a degree.
• in order to be eligible for a CIP convention, the candidate must have the right to work full-time in Belgium.

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At Burson Brussels, we blend craft, curiosity, counsel, and camaraderie to deliver cutting-edge public affairs and communications strategies. Thriving in Europe’s political heart, our dynamic team excels in navigating complex policy and communications challenges, shaping reputations, and driving meaningful business outcomes for our clients across diverse sectors. We combine strategic expertise with proprietary AI-driven insights to uncover opportunities, crafting compelling narratives that influence key decision-makers. Backed by our global network, we provide innovative, data-driven solutions that connect with audiences and deliver impact. Our inclusive, high-performance culture fuels innovation and empowers individuals to excel, creating a vibrant environment where collaboration and growth thrive. With Burson Brussels, clients gain more than consultancy—they gain a trusted partner committed to achieving success today and anticipating the challenges of tomorrow.

More about the role:

We are looking for an experienced consultant at Director level to join our Energy & Industrials team in Brussels, covering Climate and Energy policies. This role reports to the Energy & Industrials, Head of Practice.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop and implement impactful and multi-market campaigns on key climate and energy issues, including but not limited to CBAM(Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) and ETS (Emission Trading System), industrial emissions, gas, grid and electricity markets. In this role, you will be able to work with a wide range of stakeholders including EU and national policymakers, industry associations, downstream users and media and influencers with a view to drive tangible and meaningful impact for our clients.

What you'll do

• Lead and grow a portfolio of climate & energy clients and projects, while nurturing client relationships and delivering strategic and well-thought-out integrated public affairs and communications programs.
• Provide strategic advice on the climate and energy files to a wide range of clients including multinational companies and international organizations.
• Act as a day-to-day point of contact for clients.
• Manage overall quality and delivery of work on multiple accounts in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Work with account teams and clients to identify opportunities to deliver greater impact and results.
• Take a proactive role in new business development, and in agency operations and forums, contributing to the strength of our broader team both internally and externally.
• Mentor, inspire and train colleagues and support them to deliver best-in-class consulting services.
• Share knowledge and best practice and position Burson externally in the climate & energy sector and policy developments.

Experience that contributes to success:

• Deep expertise in EU climate and energy policy, gained through work in an agency, industry body, or trade association.

• Proven track record of leading projects and developing strong, trusted client relationships.

• Skilled in designing and delivering public affairs programmes, advocacy campaigns, and stakeholder engagement.

• Strong financial acumen, including experience managing budgets, forecasting, and reporting.

• Well-connected within EU policymaking, media, and business communities on climate and energy issues.

• A natural leader with experience managing and mentoring teams in fast-paced, complex environments.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a solutions-oriented, hands-on approach to growth and delivery.

• Committed to inclusion and active participation in a diverse workplace culture.

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