TIC Council, the global trade association representing the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) sector, is seeking a Digital Policy Officer to work with the Executive Director for Europe and within the EU Public Affairs team in Brussels. The position is based in Brussels, with a maximum of two days' teleworking per week.
The Digital Policy Officer is the lead for the ongoing development and execution of the association’s strategic plan for digital advocacy, providing support to and directing committees working on digital topics; working with members to identify, research, and prepare outreach and advocacy campaigns to reach policymakers and regulators, industry, consumer organizations, and NGOs to advance TIC Council’s goals in enhancing awareness of the value of the TIC sector.
Responsibilities
- Policy monitoring and assessment of digital policy and legislation, with a particular focus on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, as well as relevant global developments (including the Americas, China, and India);
- Development and execution of policy, advocacy and communication strategies in line with the global TIC Council digital strategy;
- Secretariat of the TIC Council’s digital committees and working groups (EU and global);
- Coordinating and writing, together with TIC Council members, EU or global positions, and working with the Communications team to ensure their proper dissemination;
- Identifying speaking opportunities, and if relevant, participating in events in Brussels and internationally;
- Providing support in drafting policy positions and speaking points for the Director General and Regional Directors on digital topics.
- Representing TIC Council in meetings with EU institutions, stakeholders, and external partners, and helping to strengthen the association’s visibility and engagement in Brussels policy discussions.
Profile
- Proven interest in public affairs and EU policymaking through a master’s degree or relevant experience;
- Familiarity with the dynamics of the EU’s legislative decision-making processes and procedures, through studies and/or professional experience;
- At least three years of relevant professional experience, ideally in a trade association or EU bodies;
- Fluency required in English (oral and written), knowledge of another European language is strongly welcome (French and/or German);
- Excellent project management and communication skills, ability to steer discussions in a group of peers and to summarize discussions and action points;
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder network at the European institutions/national level, with the ability to build constructive relationships with members, institutional representatives, and external partners;
- Demonstrated interest in complex technical topics and willingness to learn, particularly in areas such as the use of emerging technologies in conformity assessment and accreditation rules;
- Ability to translate technical and regulatory issues into clear, effective, and accessible policy messages for different audiences;
- Quick learner, self-starter and proactive who can work both in a team and independently when required
Opportunities
- Exposure to public affairs in the EU, U.S., India and China, as TIC Council is active in all these regions;
- Growth opportunities within the association;
- Gain familiarity with policies and legislation relevant to highly competitive sectors;
- Direct exposure to members worldwide and the possibility to participate in external events in Brussels and outside as required;
- Truly multicultural environment, both within the team and throughout TIC Council’s membership.
If you are interested in the above position, please send your CV and a short cover letter by 17 April 2026, explaining why you want to join us and why you would be a good fit for our team, to: secretariat@tic-council.org with the header “Digital Policy Officer”.