Public Affairs Account Director – Environment, Energy & Transport
We are looking for a strategic, entrepreneurial, and experienced public affairs professional to join our team at Grayling Brussels. In this role, you will manage a portfolio of environment, energy and transport clients and you’ll play a key role in growing Grayling Brussels’ offer in these policy areas. The ideal candidate will bring a strong combination of sector knowledge, consultancy experience, and commercial acumen to deliver high-impact results for clients while helping further strengthen Grayling’s market-leading public affairs offer. Key responsibilities:
Manage a portfolio of transport and sustainability clients, providing strategic counsel and high-level campaign oversight. Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by delivering timely, policy-relevant insights and proactive advocacy support. Lead and facilitate client meetings, contact programmes, and strategic account reviews. Oversee the design and execution of integrated advocacy and communication campaigns, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and measurable impact. Provide strategic direction to internal teams, mentoring junior consultants and ensuring alignment across workstreams. Conduct research, prepare high-quality strategic briefings, and safeguard excellence across all client outputs. Identify opportunities to deepen client relationships and drive account growth. Work with the leadership team to strengthen and expand our transport and sustainability offer, driving strategic growth. Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture and helping attract and retain top talent. Identify and pursue new business opportunities through lead generation, networking, and pitching, contributing directly to the office’s commercial success. Leas on marketing efforts and thought leadership initiatives, including authoring articles, speaking at events, and enhancing the firm’s public profile. Collaborate closely with our European and global network to cross-sell services, share best practices, and contribute to network-wide growth and integration. What we’re looking for:
At least 8 years of experience in EU public affairs, ideally gained within a consultancy environment. Deep expertise in environment and energy or transport EU transport policy Strong commercial acumen, with a proven track record of winning new business, securing association members, or growing client accounts. A proactive, results-driven mindset combined with excellent organisational, writing, and presentation skills. Master’s degree-level education and full professional fluency in English; proficiency in other EU languages is an asset. A well-established network of contacts among EU policymakers, industry stakeholders, and potential clients. Why Join Grayling?
Be part of Europe’s largest independent public affairs consultancy network, with access to an unparalleled pan-European platform. Work in a fast-growing, international environment that combines a flat hierarchy with an entrepreneurial, collaborative spirit. Shape client strategies and make a tangible impact on critical sectors. Collaborate with a diverse, talented team that values creativity, initiative, and shared success. Enjoy opportunities for continuous professional development. Gain visibility and build your profile through thought leadership and high-level stakeholder engagement. Should you be interested in this position, please apply by 25/10/2025 with your CV and a cover letter in English. We will review the applications we receive on a rolling basis and due to volumes, we will only be contacting shortlisted candidates. The Brussels Sustainability Club is a unique network of public affairs professionals with a shared interest in sustainability policies.
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