EU Sustainability Policy Director - Brussels, Belgium

Overview

We are excited to announce an opportunity for an EU Sustainability Policy Director, based in Brussels, Belgium.

A newly-created role, the EU Sustainability Policy Director is responsible for coordinating the development of company strategy on EU sustainability policies and managing execution of advocacy efforts to meet company goals. This position leads analysis of proposed legislative actions and works with the business to determine the potential impact on the organization and develop appropriate responses. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with EU officials and politicians on EU sustainability policies, as well as building a network of stakeholder relationships, notably with a focus on European business and specialist sustainability associations. This position coordinates with country leadership and the Government and Public Affairs Heads to advance our engagement on EU sustainability policies in national capitals and with the national business associations, notably those that are members of BusinessEurope.  Where valuable, the EU Sustainability Policy Director will provide subject-matter expertise to assist with the management of national-level sustainability issues.

Organization Overview:

From a fleet of seven cars, more than six decades ago, to a global network serving consumers, businesses and governments, Enterprise Mobility is a leading provider of mobility solutions including car rental, fleet management, flexible vehicle-hire, carsharing, vanpooling, car sales, truck rental, vehicle subscription, luxury rental, technology solutions and more, to help make travel easier and more convenient.

Privately held by the Taylor family of St. Louis, Enterprise Mobility manages a full portfolio of brands including the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo brands. Together with its affiliate Enterprise Fleet Management, Enterprise Mobility manages a diverse fleet of 2.3+ million vehicles and accounted for $35+ million in revenue for FY23 through a network of more than 9,500 locations and over 90,000 employees.

At Enterprise Mobility we encourage all of our employees to be the best they can be, and diversity is a priority in all areas of our business. We are recognised as a leader in diversity, equity and inclusion, having been included in prestigious lists such as The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality and Stonewall's Top 100 Employers for LGBTQ+ Inclusion. 

Responsibilities

• Capture, review and summarize policy/regulatory developments for potential impact, including horizon scanning for future policy impacts
• Communicate significant policy actions to appropriate levels of management
• Assist in formulating company positions on priority issues, while marshalling supporting data and developing messaging and materials to enable effective communication
• Shape appropriate engagementstrategies and lead their day-to-day execution. 
• Interact directly with officials at all levels of EU institutions
• Interact directly with officers at all levels of EU business and specialist sustainability associations
• Cultivate relationships and maintains communications with key, diverse sustainability stakeholders throughout Brussels that support to the company’s agenda, including attendance at events, conferences etc.
• Work with Enterprise country leadership and the Government and Public Affairs Heads to coordinate our engagement on EU sustainability policies in national capitals and with the national business associations, notably those that are members of BusinessEurope
• Provide subject-matter expertise to assist with the management of national-level sustainability issues in our Corporate Markets
• Manage the activities of EU government and public affairs and communications consultancies

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Direct experience working with the key European Commission Directorate Generals, European Parliament Committees and Member State PermReps and Ministries shaping sustainability policies.  
• Direct or indirect experience working with the European Non-financial Advisory Group (“EFRAG”) on ESG reporting standards.
• Direct or indirect experience working with AmCham EU, BusinessEurope, the US Chamber, BDI, MEDEF, CEOE and IBEC. 
• Knowledge of key sustainability policies and issues impacting the mobility sector preferred. 
• Knowledge of ESG policies and standards also preferred.  
• Full competency in spoken and written English
• Second language: especially French / German / Spanish, (Preferred but not essential)

Competency Based Qualifications: