Senior Director, EU Affairs

At Coca-Cola, we're more than just a beverage company. We're a global community that's committed to making a positive impact on the world. As part of our mission, We are looking for a Senior Director EU Affairs who can help us maintain and enhance our relations with external audiences, including the public, shareholders, government, non-profit and charitable organizations.  

Operating at the heart of the Brussels EU ecosystem, this role manages day to day engagement with the European Commission, European Parliament, and Council on priority files. Reporting to the Head of EU Affairs, the Director monitors policy developments, assesses implications for the business and consumers, and supports the development and execution of EU level advocacy strategies aligned with Europe OU priorities.  

If you're passionate about public affairs and ready to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you! 

What You’ll Do for Us 

• Key responsibilities include EU Institutional engagement, policy monitoring, analysis & alignment, advocacy strategy coordination, trade associations and external stakeholders engagement and cross-functional collaboration with other departments and bottling partners. 

• Track and analyse EU policy and legislative developments within assigned areas, translate complex developments into clear insights and recommendations for the Company leadership, 

• ​Support the development and implementation of public affairs strategies  including collaborating with the Strategic Communications and Political Strategy & Advocacy team to develop relevant thought leadership platforms. 

• Collaborate with Stakeholder & Social Impact team and Public Policy team to align on policy positions, messaging and engagement stakeholders on business relevant issues 

• Actively involve with the communities in which the organization operates to aid and address social, economic, and environmental challenges  

Qualifications & Requirements 

• A Master Degree  in communications, journalism, public affairs or related field. 

• 7+ years recent proven experience in EU institution focused public affairs, government relations, or policy advocacy within a corporation, trade association, consultancy, or public institution.  

• Demonstrated understanding of EU institutions, legislative processes, and regulatory dynamics  and proven ability to manage policy portfolios  

• Strong analytical capability with the ability to synthesize complex policy issues into clear, business relevant insights.  

• High level of personal credibility, judgment, and relationship building capability in a matrixed environment.  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional European languages an advantage.  

• Experience in community engagement and addressing social, economic, and environmental challenges. 

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence business decisions and communicate with executive leadership. 

What We’ll Do For You 

• Purpose Driven: Purpose-driven approach that empowers our people to protect the environment and communities we serve while delivering safe & quality products. 

• Global Connections: You can develop, enhance, and maintain global connections to move faster and learn from others. 

• Community of Belonging: We’re an organization that believes our ability to continually grow and build the right atmosphere where people feel safe and empowered lets you bring your best self to work. 

Location(s): 

Belgium 

City/Cities: 

Brussels 

Travel Required: 

00% – 25% 

Relocation Provided: 

No 

Job Posting End Date: 

April 28, 2026 

Our Purpose and Growth Culture: 

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.