The European Tax Adviser Federation (ETAF) is a Brussels-based international non-profit organisation (AISBL), representing over 220 000 tax professionals across France, Germany, Belgium, Romania, Hungary, Austria and Croatia. Founded in 2015, ETAF serves as the unified voice of the European regulated tax profession in liaising closely with European policy makers in order to promote good legislation in tax and professional matters, defend independence and confidentiality for tax practitioners, pursue sustainable professional regulations and contribute to fight abuse and illegal acts.
We are seeking a highly motivated EU Policy Officer to join our team on a full-time fixed-term contract (6 months) to cover a maternity leave, starting 2 January 2026. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work at the heart of EU policymaking and gain valuable experience in a dynamic and international environment.
Key responsibilities:
- Monitoring EU legislative and regulatory developments in taxation and related professional matters and inform ETAF members.
- Providing support to ETAF members, responding to requests and facilitating information exchange.
- Drafting high-quality policy material, including position papers, European Commission’s public consultation responses, briefings, presentations, press releases and speeches.
- Supporting the work of ETAF representatives in the Commission’s expert groups (Platform for Tax Good Governance, VAT expert group, eInvoicing Technical Advisory Group).
- Drafting, designing and coordinating ETAF publications, including the Weekly Tax News, Quarterly Newsletters and Annual Report.
- Supporting ETAF advocacy efforts by attending with ETAF Head of Office meetings with EU policymakers and Brussels stakeholders.
- Attending EU policy events in Brussels (e.g. parliamentary committees and hearings, workshops, conferences) and draft reports for internal use.
- Organising Board meetings and General Assembly, including preparation of agendas, minutes and documentation for the members.
- Organising high-level policy conferences in Brussels (e.g. room booking, relation with service providers, building of a programme, contact with the speakers and moderators, registration system)
- Managing press relations, respond to media inquiries and ensure ETAF positions are communicated effectively.
- Contributing to ETAF communications strategy by regularly updating the website and managing social media channels.
- Carrying out administrative and financial tasks, including invoice management and preparation of financial statements liaising with the external accountant.
Candidate profile:
- University degree in European Affairs, EU Law, Political Science or a related field.
- 1–2 years of relevant experience in EU affairs, ideally within a membership-based organisation in Brussels or an EU institution.
- Excellent command of English (oral and written). Knowledge of French or German is an asset.
- Solid understanding of EU institutions, decision-making processes and international taxation.
- Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills with attention to detail.
- Proactive, flexible and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a small and international team.
- Familiarity with WordPress, MailChimp and Canva is an advantage.
- Eligible to work in the European Union and based in or willing to relocate to Belgium.
What we offer:
- A six-month full-time contract (January – June 2026) with a competitive salary.
- Additional benefits including public transport reimbursement, meal vouchers and two-days per week of home office.
- A unique opportunity to engage directly with EU policy processes in a small, dynamic and collegial team located in the heart of Brussels.
Application process:
Interested candidates are invited to send their CV, cover letter (both in PDF format), and salary expectations by 3 November 2025 the latest to [email protected] and [email protected].
Initial interviews will take place at our Brussels office during November 2025. The selected candidate will then participate in a final online interview with the ETAF President.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. For more information about our organisation, please visit: www.etaf.tax
