Working with AESGP team and members, you will be involved in raising awareness and understanding on the value of Self-Care, providing input to evidence-based policy making, and contributing to the development of AESGP strategy. 

This is a full-time, permanent role based in Brussels, offering hands-on engagement and a supporting role in developing AESGP’s interaction with European Union Institutions, policy makers, their staff, and other stakeholders, fostering the Self-Care sector’s relationships with them.

Your KEY RESPONSIBILITIES will be:

Work closely with the Governmental and Public Affairs Manager to develop public affairs strategies that further AESGP’s objectives and strengthen self-care in Europe.

Monitor EU policy and legislative developments relevant to the self-care and health sectors.

Draft policy briefings, consultation responses, and stakeholder communications with clarity and precision.

Support advocacy campaigns and assist in developing AESGP’s positions on key issues.

Support initiatives for effective engagement with key policymakers and decision-makers, particularly within European Institutions.

Conduct horizon scanning for upcoming policy developments and maintain a public affairs calendar.

Help prepare AESGP representatives for meetings with EU institutions and stakeholder organisations.

Prepare well-structured briefing materials for political audiences and senior internal stakeholders.

Monitor the political environment and provide timely intelligence to internal stakeholders.

Track and analyse legislative files, policy events, and parliamentary activity with accuracy.

Develop and update stakeholder maps for relevant legislative files and healthcare policies.

Maintain and grow AESGP’s stakeholder database, and engagement tools.

Coordinate with internal committees, expert groups, and members on advocacy priorities, including preparing and attending meetings.

Represent AESGP at relevant external events, forums, and meetings.

Contribute to strategic planning and messaging around European elections, health priorities, and institutional dialogues.

Your required QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE and KNOWLEDGE should be:

• University degree in health science, political science, EU affairs, law, or a related field.
• At least 1–2 years of relevant work or internship experience in public affairs, ideally in EU institutions, associations, consultancies, preferably in healthcare-related sectors.
• Solid understanding of EU legislative procedures and institutional dynamics.
• Understanding of the political environment and developments impacting the healthcare sector.
• Proven ability to draft policy materials and communications independently and to a high standard.

Your main SKILLS and ABILITIES should be:

• Strong political and analytical thinking.
• Excellent written and spoken English; proficiency in other EU languages are a plus.
• High sense of responsibility, reliability, and professional conduct.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills – ability to structure messages clearly, concisely, and with visual coherence.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to communicate diplomatically.
• Basic design awareness – an eye for clean layout, consistency, and how to make complex information visually accessible.
• Strong IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with database management and design tools are a plus.
• Proactive, solution-oriented attitude and a collaborative mindset.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with an ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• High level of professionalism, reliability, and accountability in all work-related responsibilities.
• Confidence to work both independently and as part of a small but ambitious team.
• Able to communicate complex ideas in a simple yet engaging form both orally and in writing.

Your INDIVIDUAL QUALITIES should be:

• Curiosity and a desire to learn and grow professionally.
• Passionate about evidence-based policy making.
• Enthusiastic and proactive mindset.
• Resilient, adaptable, and composed under pressure.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with strong work ethics.
• Honest, reliable, responsible, persuasive and diplomatic.
• Actively listens, takes notes, and applies feedback effectively.
• Flexible and self-motivated.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and diverse team.

At AESGP we OFFER you:

A full-time, permanent position in a respected Brussels-based association.

• Employment agreement of undetermined period (open-ended contract)
• A competitive salary package aligned with your experience and responsibilities, with room to grow alongside the role.
• Meal vouchers, Transport compensation, Ambulatory Care Coverage, Hospitalisation Insurance and Pension fund.

Meaningful engagement in EU-level health policy and advocacy.

• Hands-on exposure to real-world public affairs initiatives. 
• Networking opportunities within the European healthcare policy sector. 

A dynamic and supportive work environment with room to grow.

• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
• Opportunities for professional development, individual training and team building.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send the following documents to info@aesgp.eu by 31 August 2025.

• CV – in PDF, with the title “ – CV” 
• Cover letter – in PDF, with the title “ – Cover”

We are not requesting a traditional cover letter. Instead, please expand on the following questions (max. 200 words each):

1. What have been the most formative experiences in your career or studies so far, and how do they shape your professional ambitions for the next 5 years?

2. What personal traits define you, and how do they influence the way you collaborate, communicate, and solve problems?

3. What do you think are the main challenges and opportunities for Self-Care in the current EU policy context, and how could your skills contribute to the work of AESGP?

4. Share a personal story or experience – outside of work or studies – that has shaped the way you approach challenges or connect with others.