Trainee – Government Relations EMEA

Smiths Group Plc

• Location: Brussels, Belgium
• Sector: Commercial
• Experience: Internship / Early Career
• Apply by: Sep-15-2024

Position description

Smiths Group is a global technology company listed on the London Stock Exchange that delivers innovative solutions for the security and defence, space and commercial aerospace, energy, transportation, construction, and general industrial markets worldwide.

A leader in the practical application of advanced technologies, our solutions have a real impact on the world – from enabling industry, and enhancing security, to advancing connectivity and supporting new homes.

Our Government Relations office in Brussels is looking for a Trainee to support its team in October 2024. The role is ideally suited to a recent graduate, preferably with an EU background, or someone with a first professional experience in the European ecosystem.

A non-exhaustive list of responsibilities includes:

• Gathering, analysing, and communicating intelligence on the EU political and institutional developments relevant to the company;
• Taking charge of the EU weekly monitoring report;
• Helping organise events and meetings;
• Conducting research work in relevant fields;
• Participate in internal and external meetings;
• Contributing to stakeholder mappings.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of EU policymaking and EU institutions;
• University or advanced degree in relevant field, such as Political Science, Law, (Business) Economics, and European or International Affairs;
• Excellent written and verbal proficiency in English, knowledge of an additional European language is an asset;
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills, business oriented;
• Positive attitude and a flexible team player.

Conditions:

• Internship/convention of professional immersion, remunerated according to Belgian law;
• Starting date: 20th October 2024;
• Duration: 1 year.

Application instructions

If you are interested, please email your CV and a brief cover letter explaining why you believe you are suitable for the role, with “Trainee Government Relations” in the subject line until September 15th, 2024.

Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Should you receive no interview invitation within 3 weeks of submitting your application, please consider it unsuccessful.

To apply please send an email to: GovRelEMEA@smiths.com