About the Role
Penta (formerly Hume Brophy) is recruiting a new member of our EU team to support our
expanding portfolio of clients, working primarily on agri-food policies.
This will be an excellent opportunity for a candidate with 2 years of public affairs
experience to play a key role in the next phase of our growth.
Penta works with clients to solve complex global challenges by providing data-led
solutions for stakeholder strategy and engagement. Our Brussels team is sector-led,
using proprietary data to define political, regulatory and campaigning strategies that
deliver results for our clients.
Core responsibilities- Providing support to colleagues and contributing to account management and team tasks
- Developing insights on the reputation of a company or sector using our intelligence tools
- Maintaining awareness of current affairs and external developments relevant to Penta's business and client objectives
- Building a network of relevant contacts
- Contributing to business development, including researching proposals, identifying promotional opportunities, and supporting Penta event organisation
About You
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, dynamic and have a strong desire to
develop into a key player in an integrated, international service offering for clients.
The ideal candidate will further have:
- 2 years' experience in EU affairs, preferably with a focus on agriculture, food, and trade policies
- A strategic, curious mindset
- A commitment to the highest professional standards, always looking to go above and beyond client expectations
- An ability to work flexibly and collaboratively, managing multiple priorities with strong attention to detail in a fast-paced work environment
- First-rate analytical and communication skills
- An interest in data and in learning to integrate it into communications consultancy
- A track record of developing strong networks
- Fluent written and spoken English is required. Proficiency in an additional EU language is a plus
- A positive attitude and enthusiasm for Penta, our clients, and our ambitions
Previous agency and/or EU institutions or national government experience is considered an advantage.
About us
We are not only a sector-led, political, regulatory and campaigning firm that delivers results for our clients to enhance their commercial outcomes and improve their operating environments; but also are led by data and insight, with the platform at the heart of the business.
