European Round Table for Industry (ERT)
03 About ERT05 What You’ll Do07 Recruitment Process
The European Round Table for Industry (ERT)has a long history of promoting competitivenessand prosperity in Europe. Members includeCEOs and Chairs from around 60 of Europe’slargest companies in the industrial andtechnological sector.
ERT is committed to creating a strong, openand competitive Europe with sustainablegrowth, jobs and prosperity for all. ERTpublishes reports and papers, aimed atthe general public, decision makers inEuropean and global institutions and nationalgovernments. They are the basis for discussionand action. ERT advocates policies thatunderpin the values of freedom, tolerance,equality and openness.
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Companies led by ERT members represent:
– 5 million direct jobs globally
– €2,000 billion combined annual revenues
– €60 billion investment in R&D each year
How ERT Works
– ERT Members meet twice a year in Plenary Session, the principal ERTdecision-making body, where key issues are identified and discussed.
– Working Groups are chaired by ERT Members and composed byAssociates and company experts. They work on key issues, developrecommendations and report back to the Plenary Session.
– ERT has 7 Working Groups:1. Competitiveness & Innovation Working Group2. Jobs, Skills & Impact Working Group5. Trade & Market Access Working Group6. Competition Policy Working Group7. Finance & Tax Working Group
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Strengthening Europe’s Place in the World
The European Union has benefitedits citizens economically and socially,regardless of the current challenges.
Competitiveness & InnovationEuropean companies and theiremployees are under increasing pressurefrom international competition.
Jobs, Skills & Impact
Europe’s greatest asset is its people and theirdiversity. We focus on bridging the skills gapand building an inclusive company culture.
Digital Transformation
The digital transformation of industryis a critical factor for Europe’scompetitiveness, growth and jobs.
The EU has taken a global lead in climateaction - climate neutrality and globalcompetitiveness must be mutually reinforcing.
Trade & Market Access
Free trade is one of the foundingprinciples of the EU, and we need to takea stand to protect and preserve it.
Competition Policy
Unfair trading practices as well as theincreasing dominance of global companiesoriginating in the East and West are
Finance & Tax
Europe must become a morebusiness and making investments.
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The Policy Director reportsdirectly to Frank Heemskerk,ERT Secretary General.
She/he would be responsiblefor one of the 7 focus areas,most likely Competition Policy, orCompetitiveness & Innovation.
She/he would become responsiblefor internal ERT Membership dataand analysis, as well as flagshipMembership publications:
– The ERT Confidence Survey(together with The ConferenceBoard) (The ConferenceBoard Measure of CEOConfidence for Europe)
– The ERT Benchmarking report
– The ERT Voluntary TargetsReport on Women inLeadership Positions
– Other key data-drivenERT publications
05 Dober Partners Economist/Policy Director I European Round Table for Industry (ERT)
Policy Director key responsibilities:
– Monitor developments at EU Policy level
– Prepare Working Group/projects meetings’ content and documentation
– Play a Key Role in ERT’s activities
– Research & prepare position papers, briefings, speeches, Press Releases, Publications and Web Content
– Preparation of High-Level Meetings with the Commission, Member State governments
– Represent ERT externally
– Contact with other European Associations, European Parliament & Commission
Profile:
– University Degree in Economics OR Business-related subject OR EU Affairs
– Minimum 7 years experience in a European Multinational OR Trade Association
– Knowledge and experience of the EU Institutions & processes
– Other European Languages are an asset
– Excellent writing ability and communication skills
– Able to represent ERT and be involved in advocacy
– Able to build constructive contacts across stakeholder communities
– Highly organised – working to tight deadlines
What ERT offers:
– An attractive and competitive salary package, including company car/mobility budget, and group insurance
– A flexible working arrangement allowing a healthy work-life balance, with possibility for teleworking
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ss Dober Partners has been retained to draw up a shortlist of prospective candidates against the criteria set out in this document, and usingtheir discretion and expertise to recruit a newPolicy Director, together with ERT’s SecretaryGeneral and leadership team.
For further information please contact:
M: +32 488 945 579natalia@doberpartners.com
Mark Dober
M: +32 477 950 466
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