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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