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. 

Director/ Managing Director Global Public Affairs Healthcare (all genders)

FGS Global is the world’s leading stakeholder strategy firm, with approximately 1,400 professionals around the world, advising clients in navigating critical issues and reputational challenges. FGS was formed from the combination of Finsbury, The Glover Park Group, Hering Schuppener and Sard Verbinnen & Co to offer board-level and C-suite counsel in all aspects of stakeholder strategy — including corporate reputation, crisis management, and public affairs and is also the leading force in transaction and financial communications worldwide.  

FGS offers seamless and integrated support with offices in the following locations: Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Beijing, Berlin, Boston, Brussels, Calgary, Chicago, Dubai, Dublin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Houston, Kingston, London, Los Angeles, Munich, Paris, Riyadh, San Francisco, Shanghai, Singapore, South Florida, The Hague, Tokyo, Toronto, Vancouver, Washington, D.C., and Zurich. The firm is headquartered in New York.  

FGS is consistently ranked a Band 1 PR firm for Crisis & Risk Management and for Litigation Support by Chambers and Partners.  For the second year, FGS was ranked #1 Global M&A PR firm by Deal Count and Value in 2024 by Mergermarket. 

Our Global Public Affairs experts advise companies and investors on the impact of political, policy, and regulatory developments on their businesses and strategic positioning. This includes advocacy support, political due diligence, media engagement, and advice on the optimal organization of firms' governmental relations and policy functions. Our Brussels office serves as the EU hub of FGS Global.

We are looking for a Director or Managing Director to join our Global Public Affairs Healthcare team in Brussels. This is a senior role at the intersection of healthcare policy and business strategy -- one that spans EU institutions, national markets across Europe, and global mandates. You will work alongside a dedicated Brussels-based healthcare team and collaborate across FGS's European and global network.

Join our team in Brussels as Director/ Managing Director Global Public Affairs Healthcare (all genders)

What tasks can you look forward to?

Client Leadership

• Client account management: Lead senior client relationships across European markets -- including the U.K. and Switzerland -- and drive cross-sell opportunities across practice areas and geographies. Global mandates will be part of the mix.
• Policy depth: Serve as the senior go-to expert on healthcare policy across EU institutions and key European markets. Stay ahead of regulatory and policy shifts to inform client advice and engagement strategies.
• Policy foresight: Develop and continually refresh relevant, practical, and forward-looking insights -- written and oral -- for existing clients and in support of new business opportunities.

Team & Practice Development

• Team management: Guide and develop the Brussels healthcare team -- serving as a senior mentor and day-to-day lead, while remaining hands-on to ensure excellent delivery.
• Sector group contribution: Contribute actively to FGS's European Healthcare Sector Group -- including credentials, thought leadership, event strategy, and internal knowledge-sharing across offices.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Relationship building: Identify, map, and build effective relationships with senior policy, political, and regulatory stakeholders across EU institutions, member states, and relevant international bodies.

New Business

• Pipeline development: Work hand-in-hand with the firm's Partners to build and grow a pipeline of new clients and projects. Drive pitch preparation and delivery, and bring an entrepreneurial mindset to identifying opportunities across sectors and markets.

What should you bring along?

The ideal candidate is a healthcare policy expert who understands commercial models well enough to translate how policy and regulatory change affects investors and businesses active in Pharma, Medical Devices, Biotech, and Digital Health. You are comfortable working across European markets -- including the U.K. and Switzerland -- and ideally have exposure to global campaigns or the Washington policy environment.

• Bachelor's degree plus an MPA, MBA, or similar policy or business-related Master's degree.
• 7-10 years' experience (Director) or 10+ years' experience (Managing Director) in government, parliament, international organizations, a regulator, trade association, political party, policy-focused public affairs agency, management consultancy, or strategic advisory firm. Candidates with direct policy experience inside a Pharma, MedTech, BioTech, or Digital Health company are equally welcome.
• Deep knowledge of EU policy-making processes and significant experience advising clients on European healthcare policy, politics, and regulation.
• Comfort working across multiple European markets simultaneously, with an understanding of how national dynamics interact with EU-level developments.
• Ability to engage directly with senior policymakers, regulators, and their networks -- often independently and with limited senior support.
• Demonstrated ability to provide crisp, clear, logical analysis in both written and oral form, adaptable to different audiences.
• Confidence presenting to, engaging with, and advising senior clients and contacts.
• Experience managing and developing junior colleagues, with a genuine commitment to their growth.
• Entrepreneurial approach to building teams and new business pipelines.
• Excellent project and team management skills.
• Exposure to Washington, D.C. policy dynamics or experience running global campaigns is a plus but not a requirement.

What we can offer you

• A senior role within one of the world's leading strategic advisory firms, working on high-profile mandates across EU institutions, national markets, and global clients.
• The opportunity to contribute to and shape FGS's European Healthcare practice.
• Exciting mandates and real development prospects across sectors, geographies, and practice areas.
• An inspiring working environment, with the opportunity to work at one of our international offices for a limited period of time.
• Induction and individual support from experienced Partners.
• Continuous development through close collaboration with integrated project teams and the FGS Global Academy.
• A dedicated and supportive team.
• A corporate culture that combines excellence with team spirit, and a flexible working model across our offices and from home.

You don’t meet every single requirement? Don’t worry! Studies have shown that some groups of people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At FGS Global, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role and our company, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or another role. 

We look forward to receiving your application. Please include a cover letter, an up-to-date CV, as well as relevant degree and employment certificates. Do you have further questions about the position, FGS Global, or beyond? 

You can find more information here: FGS Global 

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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