Food Systems Policy Advisor (f/m/d)

SALARY
Gross annual salary starting from € 62.500*
*willingness to overpay with appropriate qualifications

How You´ll Make Your Mark

Your main tasks in this role are:

As a Food Systems Policy Advisor you monitor and analyse EU and global policy developments affecting sustainable food systems, with particular focus on driving positive change within agriculture, food, environment and health topics
You identify emerging risks and opportunities and recommend proactive responses to deliver
Your responsibilities include mapping, building and maintaining strong relationships with European institutions, Member States, industry associations, NGOs, think tanks and other strategic partners
You identify opportunities for ALDI to positively influence policy and proactively join wider debates towards food system transformation
Preparing high-quality briefings, position papers, presentations and strategic advice for senior leadership falls under your area of responsibility
You represent ALDI in meetings, conferences and external events
In this role you will contribute to building ALDI’s reputation as a constructive and credible partner in the transition towards sustainable food systems

The requirements of the role include:

You have at least 5 years of experience working on and shaping EU and/or global policy or public affairs, ideally in Brussels, with an established network across relevant EU institutions and stakeholder organisations
You have a strong knowledge of EU policymaking and institutions with expertise in one or more fields of agriculture, food systems, environment and climate, health and nutrition, sustainability
You are able to communicate complex policy clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
You thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy working with like-minded colleagues, and value collaboration with international stakeholders
You are a proactive initiator, approaching complex challenges with creativity and a strong interest in creating the enabling environment for truly sustainable food systems
You are business fluent in English

Our benefits for you are wide-ranging:

6 weeks of annual leave every year for all
A range of subsidised childcare support options
Options to work remotely - from home or anywhere within Austria (up to 13 days per month), and from abroad (up to 30 days per year, selected countries)
Mobile devices provided to enable flexible working
Relocation support (including visas/permits, home search and moving allowance)
Free and subsidised healthy food and drinks provided at work
Subsidised public transport
Bike leasing programme to save up to 20% on bike costs to encourage sustainable transport and improve affordability
Discounts on a wide range of shopping in the categories like fashion, travel, sports and many more
All the training you need to excel in your role
Extensive personal and professional development
High level of responsibility in a diverse and international business environment
Collaboration with teams across border
Private health insurance discounts
Comprehensive wellbeing & (mental) health support
On-site & online sports with Wellpass Membership

Gross annual salary starting from € 62.500*
*willingness to overpay with appropriate qualifications

1040 Brussels, Avenue des Nerviens 85

As soon as possible

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