Senior Director - EU Public Affairs, Technology

About DGA  

DGA Group is a global advisory firm that helps clients protect – and grow – what they have built in today’s complex business environment. We understand the challenges and opportunities in an increasingly regulated and interconnected world. Comprising of a deep bench of communications, public affairs, government relations, commercial diplomacy and strategy consultants, we help clients engage with governments and regulatory bodies, navigate public disclosures and transactions within the private and capital markets, and manage their reputations through critical moments of change, challenge, or opportunity. To learn more, visit dgagroup.com. 

 

Overview 

DGA is looking for an experienced public affairs practitioner to become our next Senior Director serving the needs of our thriving portfolio of technology companies. Based in  Brussels, the Senior Director will help clients to navigate political and policy challenges, lead a significant portfolio of client matters and relationships, oversee large, complex components of strategy and delivery. We are looking for a senior expert to drive meaningful contributions to client outcomes, and play a key role in business development and organizational leadership. Senior Directors mentor talent, shape team and firm culture, and advance firm objectives through strategic insight and operational excellence. Join us and be part of a team that's shaping the narrative and driving impactful change nationwide.

 

Location

Brussels (hybrid, min. 2 days per week in the office)

 

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of high value client accounts, ensuring exceptional service delivery and measurable strategic impact. 
• Oversee large, complex client strategy and engagement components; drive alignment across workstreams. 
• Advise clients on high stakes, sensitive decisions across political, regulatory, reputational, and commercial issues. 
• Manage and develop team members; identify growth opportunities and provide coaching and structured feedback. 
• Lead engagements with limited supervision, including multijurisdictional or cross functional initiatives. 
• Identify, lead, and support new business initiatives and growth opportunities. 
• Build and maintain long term client relationships; contribute to revenue growth and account expansion. 
• Contribute to the evolution of DGA’s methodologies, tools, and strategies. 
• Support firmwide initiatives and culture building priorities. 

 

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ relevant experience in EU public affairs roles (consultancy, trade association, or in-house), with a strong track record in tech policy and in particular policy impacting content moderation and internet platforms.
• Proven ability to translate technical inputs into political strategy, bridging technical work and EU decision-making.
• Strong working knowledge of the EU legal framework as it relates to internet platforms.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to own end-to-end delivery of client workstreams and consistently meet deadlines and quality expectations.
• Native-level written and spoken English is required, with the ability to synthesise complex topics into concise, high-impact summaries.
• Established professional network within relevant EU institutions and industry trade associations.
• University degree.
• Resilient, solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to manage junior profiles and to act as a mentor.

 

What we offer

• A full-time contract as part of a diverse and multicultural team of consultants.
• An exciting job with some of your future clients being market leaders within their area of work.
• Extensive access to training and other professional development opportunities.
• A pleasant and challenging working environment.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

DGA Group is committed to equal opportunity in recruitment and employment practices and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination. No job applicant or employee receives unfavorable treatment on the grounds of color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law. 

 

To Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.