EURATEX – the European Apparel and Textile Confederation – works to achieve a favourable environment for the design, development, manufacture and marketing of European textile and clothing products. Through its membership, it represents 200.000 companies in the EU with a combined turnover of €170 bln. EURATEX focuses on clear priorities: an ambitious industrial policy, innovation and skills development, free and fair trade, and sustainable supply chains (www.euratex.eu).
EURATEX is urgently looking for a
SENIOR POLICY OFFICER – SUSTAINABLE BUSINESSES
Purpose of the Job
The Senior Policy Officer – Sustainable Businesses contributes to the development and coordination of EURATEX’s industry positions on sustainability topics, advocates and monitors EU policies, supports communication with members, and work in projects and initiatives promoting sustainable practices across the textile and clothing sector.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Coordinate, develop and advocate industry positions on topics related to textile sustainability and circularity such as eco-design (ESPR), end-of-waste criteria, consumer policies and Product Environmental Footprint (PEF)
• Prepare technical inputs, position papers, briefings and communication materials related to these policies.
• Monitor the development of EU sustainability and circularity policies, and assess their relevance for the textile and clothing industry.
• Engage with EU institutions and other relevant stakeholders to promote the industry interests
• Engage with EURATEX members on sustainability topics and manage working groups in these
• areas.
• Participate in projects and initiatives to implement sustainability and circularity policies, such as the ReHubs initiative.
• Support the Director for Sustainable Businesses in carrying out his duties.
Working Conditions
• Permanent contract under Belgian law, offering an attractive salary package (including fringe benefits)
• Reports to: Director for Sustainable Businesses.
• Place of work: EURATEX headquarters in Brussels (with max. 50% teleworking).
• Starting date: as soon as possible
Skills
• Ability to develop concise and evidence-based position papers and policy briefings.
• Capacity to monitor and assess complex EU policy developments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including liaising with institutions and industry representatives.
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills, particularly in managing working groups.
• Proactive, solution-oriented approach with the ability to balance multiple tasks and deadlines.
Qualifications and Experience
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, specifically in EU policy making.
• Strong interest in sustainability and circular economy.
• Knowledge of the textiles and clothing sector is an asset.
• Master’s degree in economics, law, political science, or equivalent through experience.
• Fluency in English is required; other European languages are an asset.
• Strong communication skills, diplomacy, interpersonal abilities, and a team-oriented mindset.
A letter of motivation and CV should be addressed to elena.tosevski@euratex.eu at your earliest convenience; applications will be treated on a first come – first served basis.
Applicants hereby consent that their personal data are processed by EURATEX for recruitment purposes. Regretfully, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. EURATEX pursues gender balance and diversity in its recruitment policy.