Policy & Communications Officer

The European Association of Urology (EAU) is looking for an enthusiastic European Policy & Communications Officer (0.8-1 FTE) to join its Brussels-based Policy Office. In this varied role, you will support both our policy and advocacy activities and our communications efforts, helping to amplify the voice of urology and drive engagement with European institutions, healthcare organisations, and other key stakeholders.

You will play an important role in both policy development and communications by:

• Monitoring and analysing European policy developments relevant to healthcare and urology.
• Supporting advocacy and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Translating policy developments into clear and engaging communications for internal and external audiences.
• Drafting policy briefings, position papers, newsletters, website content, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinating communication activities linked to policy campaigns and events.
• Building and maintaining relationships with European institutions, healthcare organisations, and partner networks.
• Representing the organisation at meetings, conferences, and stakeholder events.
• Working closely with colleagues across the Policy Office and Marketing & Communications teams.

You will collaborate with key external stakeholders, including organisations such as the European Cancer Organisation, the Biomedical Alliance, the European Medicines Agency, and HTA stakeholder groups.

You are an organised and proactive professional with a keen interest in European affairs and healthcare policy.

You bring:

• A bachelor degree in International Relations, European Studies, Public Policy, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in EU policy, public affairs, advocacy, or lobbying activities, ideally within the health sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and analytical abilities.
• A collaborative mindset and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Fluent English; additional European languages are an advantage. 

What we offer

• A unique opportunity to work at the heart of European health policy.
• An international and collaborative working environment.
• Direct engagement with leading European healthcare stakeholders.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A Brussels-based position with a hybrid working model (minimum two days per week in the office).
• Occasional travel to international meetings and events. 

Joining our team means becoming part of an organisation that operates at the forefront of European healthcare policy. You will work in a dynamic and international environment, collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders from across Europe to help shape the future of healthcare. The role offers direct exposure to leading European institutions, policymakers, and healthcare organisations, providing a unique opportunity to build an influential professional network.

In addition, we offer:

• A gross monthly salary between €3,000 and €5,200, depending on experience.
• 25 days of annual leave.
• Travel allowance, a home-working allowance and support for your home office setup.
• An excellent pension scheme with a modest employee contribution.
• Access to OpenUp and a biennial health check.
• Regular staff events throughout the year.
• Fresh fruit available in the office.
• Occasional travel within Europe, including attendance at our Annual Congress.

The EAU is Europe's leading authority in healthcare. With more than 20,000 medical professionals, we strive to achieve the highest standards of care across Europe and beyond. This mission is at the heart of everything we do.

We achieve this by promoting scientific research, educating both early-career and experienced professionals, and developing clinical guidelines for the treatment of urological conditions. To support these objectives, the EAU hosts numerous congresses and meetings throughout Europe.

Our Arnhem office currently employs approximately 90 colleagues representing around 23 different nationalities. As a result, English is the working language. We offer an open, informal yet professional working culture.

Interested in learning more about our organisation? Visit our website.

Are you excited after reading this vacancy and do you recognise yourself in the profile? Please send your CV and motivation letter before July 10th to hrm@uroweb.org. We have planned to schedule online interviews in the week of July 13th.

Would you like further information before applying? Please feel free to contact Eva van der Pijl, HR Business Partner, via hrm@uroweb.org or +31 (0)26 389 0680. She will be happy to tell you more about the role and the organisation.

We apply a careful and transparent recruitment process and adhere to the applicable recruitment code of conduct.

If we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications, we may choose to begin interviews before the vacancy closing date.

The selection process will generally consist of two interview rounds. Depending on the position, a personal assessment and/or the completion of a business case may also form part of the selection process.