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Freelance Director Sustainability and Environment

Brussels Temporary View Job Description
You'll lead a team of four Sustainability & Environment staff while working in partnership with other teams and across the association membership.

Added 30/06/2026

  • You are available from July ?
  • You have expertise as Director Sustainability ?

About Our Client

Our client is professional association.

Job Description

Policy Leadership

  • Lead priority sustainability and environmental policy portfolios (e.g. circular economy, waste management, decarbonisation, ESG reporting)
  • Shape and drive strategic industry positions on EU Green Deal and related legislative initiatives
  • Act as a key spokesperson on sustainability and environmental topics
  • Promote the role of the medical technology sector in delivering sustainable healthcare systems.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Maintain strong relationships with key EU institutions, policymakers, regulators, and sustainability stakeholders
  • Lead coalition-building efforts and engagement with industry associations, cross-sector alliances, and environmental platforms

Members support

  • Work with members to develop consensus positions on sustainability and environmental policy questions
  • Maintain a continuous engagement with members at the technical, policy and board level.

Team leadership

  • Foster a strong, purpose-driven team culture
  • Support team members in their development to realise their potential
  • Ensure agile and effective internal processes

Cross-Departmental Support

  • Provide sustainability and environmental expertise across policy areas (e.g. regulatory, digital, market access) leading to internal alignment and consistency of messaging.
  • Integrate the priorities and considerations from the ESG groups into the broader strategy of the association.

Sustainability Intelligence & Foresight

  • Monitor and analyse EU policy and regulatory developments related to sustainability, environment, and ESG
  • Provide forward-looking insights on emerging trends and risks affecting the sector
  • Ensure effective intelligence-sharing and coordination of stakeholder insights to inform advocacy

The Successful Applicant

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in Environmental Affairs, Healthcare, EU Institutions or Industry
  • Master's degree, ideally in Environmental, Biomedical, Natural, Political or Social Sciences
  • Excellent EU legislative knowledge, especially related to environmental and/or chemical and/or healthcare regulations
  • Proven experience leading, organizing and reporting on projects to diverse audiences
  • Proven experience building and leading high-performing teams
  • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively at the senior leadership level
  • Strong track record of driving strategic change and innovation
  • Experience collaborating with C-suite executives and board members
  • Partnership-focused with demonstrated ability to work closely with peer-level directors and cross-functional leadership teams
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including a forte for active listening
  • Fluent in English, other EU language(s) highly appreciated



What's on Offer

Interesting strategic assignment.

Contact
Guillaume Peeters
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7051750

Job summary

Sector
Consultancy, Strategy & Change
Sub Sector
Consulting
Industry
Not For Profit
Location
Brussels
Contract Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Guillaume Peeters
Job Reference
JN-062026-7051750

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