Senior Policy Officer - Government Relations EMEA

at  Smiths Group

JOB FUNCTION:

Corporate Functions
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Policy Officer to join our Government Relations office in Brussels. In this role, you will primarily focus on leading and supporting strategic projects in the EMEA region. You will work closely with our business colleagues, leveraging embassies, government channels, and international organizations to enhance our business growth. Additionally, you will engage with regulators and national governments to open new market opportunities and promote our company’s capabilities. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the success of our market growth initiatives and engage in government relations activities across multiple sectors and regions. Finally, the role will cover the entirety of Smiths’ end-sectors but have a particular focus on our engineering related activities (energy, space, and other industrial sectors where Smiths Group is present).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and support market growth projects and campaigns in the EMEA region. This includes – but not limited to – set up innovative lobbying strategies, lead engagements with a variety of external and internal stakeholders, achieve tangible results in line with your objectives.
• Work closely with European Commission, embassies, government agencies, and international organizations to maintain and develop the company’s institutional network, thereby facilitating campaigns, initiatives, and advocacy efforts aligned with our business objectives.
• Engage with regulators and national governments to identify and seize new market opportunities, promoting our company’s capabilities and expertise linked to products and projects.
• Support engagements across our four divisions, which imply being able to lead and coordinate advocacy activities across a variety of sectors and geographies.
• Stay informed about relevant regulations, policies, and industry trends potentially impacting Smiths’ operations, products or end-markets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Legal, and Marketing, to align government relations activities with broader business strategies.
• Utilize project management tools to ensure effective planning, execution, and monitoring of projects.

Diversity & Inclusion
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity

The Individual

• Master’s degree in Project Management, EU Affairs, Political Science or a related field.
• At least 3 years relevant professional experience in government relations, regulatory affairs. Specific knowledge of the Energy sector is an asset.
• Strong interest and knowledge in engineering and ability to link policies and regulations with concrete business objectives/outcomes.
• Outstanding analytical skills including the ability to understand complex and varied policies and a solid business mindset enabling you to identify business risks and opportunities
• Ability to take initiatives and think “out of the box” to solve challenges and unlock new opportunities for the company
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Positive and can-do attitude in line with Smiths ethics and values
• Strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal proficiency in English. Proficiency in an additional EMEA language is an asset.

About Smiths
At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers’ evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50+ countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers’ operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170+ year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.
About Smiths Group
Smiths Group has been pioneering progress in technology and engineering for more than 170 years. Our products and services touch the lives of millions of people every day through our leading positions in critical markets including general industry, safety and security, energy and aerospace. Our four divisions have distinctive capabilities and operate in 50 countries, together employing more than 14,500 talented colleagues.
Our operational colleagues are supported by specialised corporate functional teams based all around the world and at Smiths London CHQ. Our functional teams, including strategy, finance, IT, HR, legal, tax, operational excellence, communications and corporate affairs, work together and with our divisions and regions to support Smiths exciting growth agenda. Joining one of our functional teams brings the opportunity to learn from great people, build skills, and forge a diverse and interesting global career while contributing to the success of an innovative and accelerating company.
For more information on Smiths please visit www.smiths.com.

• Lead and support market growth projects and campaigns in the EMEA region. This includes – but not limited to – set up innovative lobbying strategies, lead engagements with a variety of external and internal stakeholders, achieve tangible results in line with your objectives.
• Work closely with European Commission, embassies, government agencies, and international organizations to maintain and develop the company’s institutional network, thereby facilitating campaigns, initiatives, and advocacy efforts aligned with our business objectives.
• Engage with regulators and national governments to identify and seize new market opportunities, promoting our company’s capabilities and expertise linked to products and projects.
• Support engagements across our four divisions, which imply being able to lead and coordinate advocacy activities across a variety of sectors and geographies.
• Stay informed about relevant regulations, policies, and industry trends potentially impacting Smiths’ operations, products or end-markets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Legal, and Marketing, to align government relations activities with broader business strategies.
• Utilize project management tools to ensure effective planning, execution, and monitoring of projects