Senior Consultant/Account Director Technology (EU Policy)

Burson
Brussels
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Consulting & AdvisorySkills: ["Communication","Leadership","Stakeholder management","Business development","Mentorship"]

Senior policy consultant leading technology-focused EU public affairs programmes for clients, advising on AI governance, platform regulation, cybersecurity and data policy. You’ll manage complex multi-stakeholder accounts from Brussels, grow client portfolios, mentor junior staff, and translate evolving EU policy into strategic outcomes across markets.

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Burson
Burson
4 months ago

Senior Consultant/Account Director Technology (EU Policy)

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Job Summary

Senior policy consultant leading technology-focused EU public affairs programmes for clients, advising on AI governance, platform regulation, cybersecurity and data policy. You’ll manage complex multi-stakeholder accounts from Brussels, grow client portfolios, mentor junior staff, and translate evolving EU policy into strategic outcomes across markets.
Location: Brussels
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Consulting & Advisory
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead and grow a portfolio of technology policy clients, delivering strategic, integrated public affairs programmes.
  • •Provide day-to-day counsel on EU technology policy developments, including key legislative files (DMA, DSA, NIS2, AI Act).
  • •Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, offering clear guidance on complex policy issues.
  • •Design and execute advocacy strategies engaging EU institutions, Member States, trade associations and wider stakeholders.
  • •Monitor and interpret policy developments, translating them into actionable insights and recommendations for clients.

Key Requirements

  • •Experience leading public affairs programmes on EU technology policy and related regulatory files (e.g., AI Act, DMA, DSA, NIS2).
  • •Ability to distill complex policy developments into clear, strategic client deliverables and recommendations.
  • •Strong stakeholder management skills with experience managing client relationships and multi-stage proposals/budgets.
  • •Fluency in English; additional EU languages are highly valued.
  • •Experience mentoring junior team members and contributing to business development and client growth.
Experience:EU policyPublic affairsPolicy advisory
Skills:CommunicationLeadershipStakeholder managementBusiness developmentMentorship
Languages:English

Company Brief

Burson
Burson Global is a communications and public relations agency providing strategic PR, corporate communications, crisis management, media relations, and stakeholder engagement services to clients across industries to build reputation and manage public perception.
Industry: Professional Services
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