The Role: Advocacy Manager
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Who we are Plastics Europe’s Fluoropolymers Product Group (FPG) represents Europe’s leading fluoropolymer producers and experts.
As the voice of the fluoropolymer industry, we are committed to promoting the sustainable development of these essential materials. Our mission is to ensure a balanced, science-based regulatory environment that supports innovation, sustainability, and industrial competitiveness in Europe.
Fluoropolymers are vital to modern life and innovation. From aviation and electric vehicles to medical devices, energy systems, and technical apparel, these materials enable technologies that shape our world. With their unique set of chemical properties, fluoropolymers ensure safety, stability, reliability, durability and performance in numerous technologies, industrial processes and everyday products that are critical for human health, safety and the environment.
The Product Group’s is composed by full members of Plastics Europe (i.e. AGC, Arkema, Chemours, Daikin Chemicals, DuPont, Gujarat Fluorochemicals, Honeywell, W. L. Gore & Associates, Syensqo and Kureha Corporation).
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We are seeking a proactive and strategic policy expert to join our Brussels-based team. As Advocacy Manager, you will work closely with the Director of the Fluoropolymers Product Group in shaping and executing advocacy strategies that reflect the interests of our member companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement advocacy strategies in collaboration with member companies.
• Monitor EU policy and legislative developments, assess their impact, and propose industry responses.
• Support the development of industry positions and supporting material.
• Coordinate policymaker outreach and represent the industry in discussions with EU and national institutions and agencies.
• Build and maintain strong networks with policymakers, industry stakeholders, and downstream users.
• Implement FPG communication strategy and actions in support of its advocacy activities.
• Coordinate and facilitating working groups and sub-committees within the Product Group.
• Ensure compliance with Plastics Europe policies.

What we are looking for

• Experience: Minimum 5 years in EU government relations and public affairs, preferably in the chemical or plastics industry or a trade association.
• Education: University Degree in Political Science, International Relations, Chemicals or a related field.

Skills:
o Strong advocacy and communication abilities.
o Deep understanding of EU policy-making and regulatory frameworks.
o Ability to interpret and communicate complex legislation.
o Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
o Team-oriented, detail-focused, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
Ready to make an impact? Submit your CV and cover letter to vacancies@plasticseurope.org. SUBJECT line: Advocacy Manager – Fluoropolymers Product Group
Deadline for applications by 26 June 2025

• Implement advocacy strategies in collaboration with member companies.
• Monitor EU policy and legislative developments, assess their impact, and propose industry responses.
• Support the development of industry positions and supporting material.
• Coordinate policymaker outreach and represent the industry in discussions with EU and national institutions and agencies.
• Build and maintain strong networks with policymakers, industry stakeholders, and downstream users.
• Implement FPG communication strategy and actions in support of its advocacy activities.
• Coordinate and facilitating working groups and sub-committees within the Product Group.
• Ensure compliance with Plastics Europe policies