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Bekaert

Governmental Affairs Manager

Bekaert

. Anticipate, analyse, and manage EU and EU Member State public policy developments that impact our steel processing and downstream manufacturing activities .

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeBrussels • 🇧🇪 BelgiumMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Anticipate, analyse, and manage EU and EU Member State public policy developments that impact our steel processing and downstream manufacturing activities
  • Monitor and analyse EU and EU Member State legislative and regulatory developments impacting steel processing and downstream manufacturing
  • Translate regulatory developments into clear business implications
  • Provide timely alerts, briefings and executive-level impact assessments to support senior management and Board decision-making
  • Develop and implement EU governmental affairs and advocacy strategies aligned with company priorities
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with EU institutions, Member State authorities, industry associations, business coalitions and relevant civil society stakeholders
  • Represent the company in public consultations, hearings, policy roundtables and industry forums
  • Support and prepare C-level engagement with policymakers
  • Lead and coordinate EU positioning on trade defence instruments, market access issues and level-playing-field topics affecting steel and downstream products
  • Monitor and assess EU industrial policy instruments, including manufacturing incentives, infrastructure and construction requirements, and local sourcing rules
  • Work closely with sustainability and operations teams on EU climate, energy and environmental regulation affecting steel processing
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior management and business leaders on EU public policy matters.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Economics, Engineering, International Relations, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in EU governmental affairs, regulatory strategy, trade or industrial policy, or related roles
  • Preferably with experience working with or within the EU Institutions
  • Strong understanding of EU institutions and Member States policy processes and regulatory institutions
  • Experience with manufacturing, steel, metals, energy-intensive industries, or infrastructure related sectors strongly preferred
  • Proven ability to engage credibly with EU public authorities and senior stakeholders
  • Proven ability to connect policy outcomes to business strategy and investment decisions
  • Strong analytical, writing, and executive communication skills
  • Ability to operate effectively in a complex, matrixed, multinational environment
  • Willingness to travel as required
  • Fluent in English
  • Knowledge of Dutch, French or German are considered a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion

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Hard Skills & Tools
public policyregulatory strategytrade policyindustrial policyanalytical skillswriting skillsexecutive communicationEU institutions knowledgemanufacturing incentivessustainability regulations
Soft Skills
relationship buildingstakeholder engagementstrategic thinkingadvisory skillsdecision-making supportcomplex problem solvingcross-functional collaborationadaptabilitycredibilitycommunication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Public PolicyBachelor’s degree in Political ScienceBachelor’s degree in LawBachelor’s degree in EconomicsBachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in International Relations