Manager Public Policy Belgium

Job Description

About the job

• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with government representatives across all levels in Belgium, focusing on policy areas like tourism, transport, infrastructure, sustainability, labour, training, taxation, and subsidies.
• Policy Advocacy: Act as the main point of contact to outline and promote TUI’s policy in the Belgian market, influencing policy-making and identifying opportunities for sectorial alliances.
• Alignment and Coordination: Ensure alignment with TUI Group’s policy approach, providing transparency and consistency, and coordinate ministerial meetings, VIP visits, and key industry events.
• Sustainability Support: Support the Sustainability Agenda and TUI Care Foundation initiatives to strengthen TUI’s position on sustainability within the industry.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with various business areas within the Group Public Policy Team, including Airlines, Tour Operator, TUI Hotel & Resort, TUI Musement, Group Legal, and Group Comms.

About you

• Exceptional skills in building and influencing relationships at the highest levels.
• Excellent understanding of policymaking in the tourism sector.
• Proven experience and expertise in lobbying and public affairs.
• Highly motivated with a successful track record in dealing with government representatives in Belgium.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills in English, French and Dutch. Another EU language is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of the travel and tourism industry and its regulatory framework.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize key tasks.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
  

ABOUT OUR OFFER

In addition to an extensive benefits package, working at TUI comes with many advantages, extras, and fun:

• Annual cafeteria plan regarding employment conditions
• Remote work, working from different locations, and flexible working hours ensure a healthy work-life balance and a dynamic workweek
• Health & Wellbeing: sports, nutrition, and inspiring sessions
• Employee travel benefits
• Life Long Learning (online/offline)

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