Council of the EU
Visa Sponsor: No
Website: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/general-secretariat/careers/
Number of Vacancies: Between 3 – 5
The General Secretariat of the Council (GSC) is a team of more than 3000 dedicated people working to shape the EU's future. Being part of the GSC is a unique opportunity to support and assist two major EU institutions: the European Council and the Council of the EU. Every year, new staff members with diverse backgrounds and qualifications join our many teams: from policy and communication experts to IT professionals, finance managers and linguists.
European Parliament
Visa Sponsor: No
Website: https://ep-stages.gestmax.eu/website/homepage
Number of Vacancies: 500
The European Parliament is an important forum for political debate and decision-making at the EU level. The Members of the European Parliament are directly elected by voters in all Member States to represent people’s interests with regard to EU law-making and to make sure other EU institutions are working democratically. We are a multinational, multilingual and multicultural organisation, with staff from all over Europe. By applying for a paid traineeship at the European Parliament, you can look forward to interesting and varied traineeship opportunities in a unique organisation and work environment at the heart of the EU. Each year around 15,000 young Europeans apply for our traineeships, and around 800 (divided by two traineeship sessions per year) are selected. Maybe you will be among the next ones?
FleishmanHillard EU
Visa Sponsor: Yes
Website: https://fleishmanhillard.eu/careers/
Number of Vacancies: Approx. 8
FleishmanHillard EU is one of the top European public affairs and communications agencies and is part of the FleishmanHillard global network. Our staff of around 100 multinational and multilingual consultants, who have first-hand experience in European Union institutions, national governments, business and journalism, work closely with our client organisations to fully understand their objectives, the forces driving them and their issues. Our programmes reflect this investment, while at the same time striving to deliver tangible, measurable results.
With an understanding of many languages and cultures, our office is able to act as a hub for FleishmanHillard in Europe, providing centralised management for our clients' pan-European and international projects and advising on how to effectively address Europe's many cultural nuances. In fact, our culture in the Brussels office is one of the agency's strengths. A balance of youth and experience means we are able to provide both creativity and stability, while our structure promotes teamwork.
Euros / Agency Group
Visa Sponsor: No
Website: https://eurosagency.eu/en/join-us/
Number of Vacancies: 1
Euros / Agency Group was a pioneer in 2012 by breaking down barriers with an integrated approach combining public affairs, European affairs, and communications. This cultural diversity and our international openness are at the heart of our DNA.
In Brussels, our office is specialized in EU public affairs & communications. Working for several international and French organizations in transport, energy, environment, digital and health sectors, we aim to deliver a tailored-based approach and work in close collaboration with our clients. Comprising a cohesive team of 10 consultants, we are always keen to meet new profiles in order to find our next colleagues.
ThinkYoung
Visa Sponsor: No
Website: https://www.thinkyoung.eu/
Number of Vacancies: 1
ThinkYoung is the first think tank focusing on young people. It was founded in 2009 in Brussels and has expanded to Geneva, Hong Kong and Nairobi. It is a not-for-profit organisation, with the aim of making the world a better place for young people, by involving them in decision making processes and by providing decision makers with high-quality research on key issues affecting young people.
ThinkYoung conducts studies and surveys, makes documentary movies, and writes policy proposals. Based on its research on young people, ThinkYoung develops educational programmes and workshops to empower youth with the tools to make a change.
FIPRA
Visa Sponsor: No
Website: https://fipra.com/
Number of Vacancies: 2-5
FIPRA is a public affairs agency at the intersection of business, politics and policy. As strategic advisors, we champion public policy goals and deliver value for stakeholders in a world of change. We’re a team of solution finders, consensus builders, policy wonks, political navigators, debate shapers and policy movers. Our culture unites our diverse backgrounds and individual expertise behind a singular purpose: making an impact for clients.
European Policy Centre
Visa Sponsor: No
Website: https://www.epc.eu/vacancies/
Number of Vacancies: 2
The European Policy Centre (EPC) is an independent, not-for-profit think tank dedicated to fostering European integration and informed public debate on EU affairs. Based in Brussels, the EPC offers opportunities for recent graduates and young professionals to gain hands-on experience in policy research and analysis. While openings vary, candidates are encouraged to regularly check the EPC website for Programme Assistant and Junior Policy Analyst positions. Programme Assistants support specific programmes through research assistance, event organisation, and communication tasks, while Junior Policy Analysts focus on drafting policy papers, conducting research, and contributing to EPC publications and events. These roles provide valuable insight into EU policymaking and the work of a leading Brussels-based think tank.
EFTA (European Free Trade Association)
Visa Sponsor: No
Website: https://www.efta.int/careers/junior-professional-programme
Number of Vacancies: 8
The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is an intergovernmental organization uniting Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. Since 1960, EFTA has championed free trade and economic integration, fostering collaboration among its members and beyond.
Are you a recent graduate eager to launch your international career? The EFTA Junior Professional Programme offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in areas like the EEA Agreement, Free Trade Agreements, Policy Coordination and many more. Based in Brussels, Geneva, or Luxembourg, you'll work alongside dedicated professionals, take on meaningful responsibilities, and participate in high-level events.
This 11-month programme provides:
- Competitive stipend
- Fully furnished accommodation in one of our duty stations
- A chance to build your professional network and enhance your skills
Political Intelligence
Visa Sponsor: No
Website: https://political-intelligence.com/jobs/
Number of Vacancies: 2
Founded in 1995, Political Intelligence has become a renowned consultancy in public affairs and strategic communications. With a deep understanding of political discourse and business needs, we help our clients identify political risks and opportunities, we prepare them to participate in the policymaking process and we build their reputation for them to actively engage.
Our Brussels-based office is regularly seeking EU Public Affairs interns to work on key sectors, as cloud & cybersecurity policies, sustainability & energy policies, etc. The roles would encompass EU policy research, analysis and organisational support. The selected candidates will be an integral part of the team, and definitely not "just an intern". They'll get the chance to work independently and have the opportunity to directly interact with clients.
With over 25 years of experience and a client portfolio made up of industry leaders, we offer the opportunity to work at the heart of fast-moving policy debates that shape the EU policy landscape
Spark Legal and Policy Consulting
Visa Sponsor: No
Website: https://www.sparklegalpolicy.eu/careers/
Number of Vacancies: 2
Spark is a consultancy dedicated to providing high quality (cross-border) research, analysis and advisory services for the European institutions and private clients, in a wide range of EU and national law and policy areas. With a growing team of over 25 legal and policy consultants, covering more than 10 different European nationalities, we are regularly looking to recruit proactive, curious and highly motivated trainees to join our Brussels office. We offer 6-month traineeships, giving you a chance to gain hands-on experience in legal and policy fields while working in an international and dynamic environment. As a trainee, you will support one of the following areas:
- Justice and Home Affairs
- Energy, Mobility and Environment
- Employment, Education and Health
- Internal Market, Financial Affairs and Competition
- Communication Networks and Technology
- Private sector.
Single Resolution Board (SRB)
Visa Sponsor: No
Website: https://www.srb.europa.eu/en
Number of Vacancies: 1
The Single Resolution Board (SRB), established in 2025, is an independent EU Agency and the central resolution authority within the Banking Union. Together with the National Resolution Authorities (NRAs) of participating Member States, it forms the Single Resolution Mechanism (SRM). The SRB works closely with the NRAs, ECB, European Commission, EBA, and NCAs to ensure the orderly resolution of failing banks, minimizing the impact on the real economy, financial stability, and public finances. It also manages the Single Resolution Fund, providing medium-term funding support during bank restructuring or resolution.
Working at the SRB means contributing to European financial stability and shaping resolution policy. We seek talented professionals who share our values of integrity, teamwork, and commitment to the European project. The SRB is also part of the Blue Book traineeship programme of the European Commission, welcoming around 10 trainees across all its units per intake. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive. Please note that all SRB positions are open exclusively to EU nationals.
Harwood Levitt Consulting
Visa Sponsor: No
Website: https://harwoodlevitt.com/home#sectionHire
Number of Vacancies: 2
HLC is a boutique, Brussels-based, independent consultancy specialised in high-level advisory work. Operating since 2009, HLC bridges the gap between public affairs and management consulting, influencing policy, the public and commercial strategy. We work with leading organisations to create competitive advantage through political risk analysis, policy advocacy, and strategic communications across key levels of national, European, and global policy.
We are a dynamic, diverse, and flexible team always looking for fast-thinking, creative problem solvers with an entrepreneurial spirit who are ready to take on new challenges and responsibilities in a growing, dog-friendly firm. We also collaborate with leading universities to share our Public Affairs experience and knowledge with young professionals who want to pursue a career in Public Affairs.
Each year, HLC offers Junior Consultant positions to support and engage with all aspects of the agency. The type of contract for this role is a 6-months ‘Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle’ under Belgian law with possibility of extension to 12 months. Promotion to a permanent contract is possible pending performance evaluation.
Deloitte Belgium
Visa Sponsor: No
Website: https://deloittebe.avature.net/en_US/careers/JobDetail/Internship-Strategy-Academic-Year-2025-2026/10728
Number of Vacancies: Between 1 – 3
Deloitte is one of the world’s largest professional services firms. Deloitte provides consulting, audit, tax, legal and financial advisory services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries. With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries, Deloitte’s more than 200,000 professionals deliver services worth over US$ 36.8 billion per annum. Deloitte has vast experience of serving the European Union: for over 30 years, Deloitte has delivered services to European Institutions and Agencies in a large number of areas. Deloitte has dedicated teams with European Union expertise based in all 27 EU Member States within Deloitte, the Policy multilingual team of professionals offers high-quality policy services to the EU Institutions, in particular the European Commission, in a wide range of domains. We have more than 20 years of experience in carrying out successful assignments and in delivering value at the different stages of the policy process to EU bodies and institutions.
Transparency International EU
Visa Sponsor: No
Website: https://transparency.eu/jobs/
Number of Vacancies: 1
Transparency International EU is part of the global anti-corruption movement, Transparency International, which includes over 100 chapters around the world. Since 2008, Transparency International EU has functioned as a regional liaison office for the global movement and as such it works closely with the Transparency International Secretariat in Berlin, Germany.
Transparency International EU leads the movement’s EU advocacy, in close cooperation with national chapters worldwide, but particularly with the 24 national chapters in EU Member States.
Transparency International EU’s mission is to prevent corruption and promote integrity, transparency and accountability in EU institutions, policies and legislation.
EY
Visa Sponsor: No
Website: https://eycareers.be/
Number of Vacancies: 6
EY is committed to building a better working world by creating long-term value for clients, employees, and society. Using data and technology, EY helps clients in more than 150 countries grow, transform, and innovate, while providing trust in the capital markets. EY’s teams in assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax, and transactions ask smart questions to tackle the complex challenges facing today’s world.
Our EU Policy team offers expert guidance to both the European institutions and enterprises in the private sector. Engaged in a broad spectrum of activities, our EU advisory division interacts with numerous agencies within the EU. The team is instrumental in executing top-tier projects and proposals for European institutions, encompassing an extensive array of policy domains. These include energy, transportation, sustainability, climate change, market analysis, aerospace and the administration of public finance management, among various other sectors.
Rud Pedersen Public Affairs
Visa Sponsor: Yes
Website: https://www.rudpedersen.com/en-EU/careers
Number of Vacancies: 4
The Rud Pedersen Group is a growing public affairs and communications company with fourteen offices across thirteen countries, and around 480 consultants. As part of the Rud Pedersen Group, the Brussels’ office of Rud Pedersen Public Affairs opened in 2017, and today has around 70 team members. As a rapidly growing office, we offer the opportunity to work and grow in a fast-paced and energetic consultancy environment. Anyone joining will have the opportunity to develop within the Rud Pedersen team, working with our Brussels partners and the wider company. Currently, the Brussels office has an immediate need for Research Executives across divisions of Environment & Circular Economy, Climate & Energy, Public Affairs, Food & Agriculture, Technology & Finance, and in Recruitment Services. If you would like to work for us and currently see no active roles that fit your profile, submit your CV here to join our candidate database.
Weber Shandwick
Visa Sponsor: No
Website: https://webershandwick.com/join-us
Number of Vacancies: 2
The Weber Shandwick Collective (TWSC) – the strategic communications and consulting network – is made up of specialist firms providing a complete marketing services offering – from public affairs to culture marketing, market research, counseling the C-suite and innovation strategy. With Weber Shandwick at the core, TWSC is built to seamlessly work together to address all our clients’ needs. Find out more about our work here: https://webershandwick.com/work
From our Brussels office, a multi-national and multi-cultural environment (60+ people, 20+ nationalities, 14+ languages), we provide an integrated offering spanning teams with capabilities in public affairs, corporate communications, employee engagement, issues and crisis management, change management, brand PR and influencer marketing. We have solid sector specialisms in technology & services, sustainability, food & agriculture and health.
Red Flag Global
Visa Sponsor: No
Website: https://redflag.global/careers/
Number of Vacancies: 1-2 in Brussels
Red Flag is a multi-award-winning strategic communications agency. At Red Flag, we solve business-critical problems for some of the world’s biggest companies and organisations. Our clients win, in business and in media, because we identify, interpret and tackle risk. With offices in Brussels, Cape Town, Dublin, London and Washington D.C., we are looking for talented candidates to join our expert team of strategists, campaigners and communicators. Red Flag is run by former government advisors, diplomats, journalists and multinational business executives, backed up by a team of expert communications, political and strategy consultants. We take a campaigning approach to solving our clients’ problems, drawing on the latest political campaigning techniques from around the world.
AMLA – The Anti-Money Laundering Authority
Visa Sponsor: No
Website: https://www.amla.europa.eu/careers_en
Number of Vacancies: 330 to be hired by 2027
Money laundering and the financing of terrorism are major concerns for the EU. They pose significant risks to the EU economy, to the integrity of the EU financial system and, even more importantly, to the security of its citizens.
The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Authority (AMLA) was established in 2024 to safeguard the European Union’s financial system and its citizens against money laundering and terrorist financing. AMLA will coordinate national authorities to ensure the correct and consistent application of EU rules.
Seated in Frankfurt am Main, Germany AMLA will grow to over 400 staff members by the end of 2027. As a new EU Authority, we are still looking for 300 additional colleagues to cover all operational and administrative roles needed to build and run the Authority.
ENTSO-E
Visa Sponsor: Yes
Website: https://careers.entsoe.eu/
Number of Vacancies: 5
ENTSO-E, the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity, brings together 40 member TSOs from 36 countries to ensure the secure and coordinated operation of Europe’s electricity system – one of the world’s largest interconnected grids. Created with a legal mandate under EU law, ENTSO-E serves as the common voice of European TSOs, delivering technical coordination and strategic contributions to support Europe’s energy and climate objectives. The ENTSO-E Secretariat is based in Brussels, and we are a multinational team of 180 professionals.
Our offer
ENTSO-E offers students and graduates the chance to work at the heart of Europe’s energy transition. You can expect to work on concrete deliverables that shape Europe’s power system: drafting policy notes, analysing market/regulatory impacts, supporting studies on grid development and security of supply, and turning energy data into clear insights. We offer internships/traineeships/entry level jobs in a Brussels-based, international team. We expect strong writing and analytical skills, curiosity and comfort working with technical topics in an international setting.
Brunswick Group
Visa Sponsor: No
Website: https://www.brunswickgroup.com/
Number of Vacancies: 2
We are a global advisory firm. When the pressure is high and the stakes even higher, the world’s leading organizations turn to us.
We create value by helping clients forge and strengthen relationships with their most critical stakeholders. We are a relationship business founded on trust, expertise, and the ability to deliver exceptional results.
EFTA Surveillance Authority
Visa Sponsor: No
Website: https://www.eftasurv.int/careers
Number of Vacancies: 5
Organisation profile coming soon.
Teneo
Visa Sponsor: No
Website: https://www.teneo.com/careers/open-positions/
Number of Vacancies: TBC
Teneo is a global CEO advisory firm. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world’s leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the Fortune 100 and FTSE 100, as well as other corporations, financial institutions and organizations.
The range of our services across the group ranges from advice on strategic communication, investor relations, corporate governance, diversity & inclusion to financial restructuring, digital transformation, financial advice and support with political, cyber and other risks.
Our 35-person strong team in Brussels are drawn from politics and government, the corporate world and journalism, NGOs and academia (https://www.teneo.com/brussels/)
We offer traineeships as well as permanent junior positions on a rolling basis.