Head of Government Affairs, Europe

Ecolab is seeking a Head of European Government Affairsbased in Brussels, Belgium. This is an exciting position reporting to the Vice President, Global Government Relations you will focus on emerging public policy issues and legislation in Brussels and key EU member states (France, Germany, and Italy) as well as the UK.

Who are we?

Ecolab is the $14 billion global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services. Around the world businesses in foodservice, food processing, hospitality, healthcare, and industrial markets choose Ecolab products and services to keep their environment clean and safe, operate efficiently and achieve sustainability goals.

Our team

The role of the Ecolab Government Relations team is to shape, lead and influence legislative and public policy initiatives through education and appropriate engagement with relevant officials. We operate in transparent and collaborative way that to drive towards consistent policy positions globally.

What you’ll do

You will be the owner for leading and promoting the company’s business interest with a priority focus on water, healthcare and hygiene policy to make the world cleaner, safer and healthier. You’ll partner closely with business and sustainability teams to deliver value through government relations. As a comfortable communicator and influencer, you’ll use your in-depth knowledge of EU institutions, legislative process and environmental focus to provide policy and legislative analyses as well as devising and implementing advocacy and lobbying strategies.

• Developing strategies to advance public policy through advocacy with associations, NGOs and key stakeholders
• Building coalitions to advance policy objectives
• Position Ecolab as a thought leader for the Commission
• Builds networks internally across Ecolab business units, and regulatory to develop proactive legislative and policy positions.
• Builds networks externally with key government stakeholders and trade bodies, to represent and protects the company’s business interests, and ensures our position on policy is understood
• Provides proactive, effective communications and counsel to Ecolab business leaders regarding policy developments and potential implications

What you’ll need

• Demonstrated senior experience in EU government relations and regulatory environments
• Demonstrated knowledge of developing legislative and administrative processes
• Fluency in English (additional fluency in other European languages preferred)

Preferred skills or experience

• Working in EU Commission and Parliament related to public policy issues. related to Environment, Oceans & Fisheries, Health & Food Safety, Agriculture, Trade and Energy
• Experience communicating and presenting information in a manner that persuades, educates, and enhances understanding at all levels.
• Strong consultative and interpersonal skills to work with diverse groups of internal and external individuals including Company CEOs/Presidents and their staff; lobbyists; elected politicians and regulators; trade and business associations; political organizations; and public interest groups.
• Experience working on legislative or regulatory issues and processes for a governmental entity or private sector company.
• Experience working with outside lobbying or consulting firms on projects or legislative efforts.

What’s in it for you?

• The chance to work for a industrial global market leader
• Development and global career progression opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits plan including attractive Pension and Bonus scheme

This is a great chance to Own your Future and Impact what matters!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.