EuroHealthNet is looking for a Policy Officer to support the POLICY Platform, influencing national and European policy relating to health, health equity, and the wider socio-economic issues which affect health and wellbeing (health determinants).

Apply by Friday, July 18th, 2025 (midnight CEST).

About EuroHealthNet

EuroHealthNet is the European Partnership for Health, Equity, and Wellbeing. It consists of over 80 bodies from European countries responsible for public health and health promotion in Europe. From our office in Brussels, we coordinate policy, advocacy, research, and capacity-building activities which help address health inequalities and positively affect the determinants of health. There are currently 22 highly skilled colleagues in the office, plus rotating internships, all of whom contribute to an active, diverse, and dynamic work environment.

About the position

EuroHealthNet’s activities take place across three complementary Platforms covering Policy, Practice, and Research. A core management and administration team unifies and builds connections between the Platforms. Within the core team, the communications team amplifies the messages and expertise of the EuroHealthNet Partnership. The successful candidate will be part of the Policy Platform, contributing to activities of policy analysis, advocacy, project development, and implementation. The Policy Officer will work under the supervision of the Policy Manager, in strong cooperation with other colleagues.

Responsibility

The successful candidate will:

Work in the Policy Platform, undertaking policy analysis and advocacy across EuroHealthNet’s activities.
Regularly engage with external stakeholders, such as European Union institutions, civil society, other international and Brussels-based organisations, as well as internal stakeholders such as our members.
Contribute to the preparation of thematic reports, policy briefings, policy papers, and develop policy recommendations.
Contribute to communication, dissemination, and awareness-raising activities, through social media, writing articles, and organising events, both in person and online.

Skills and Experience

The skills and experience to do this job successfully include:

3 to 5 years of relevant work experience in policy at EU, national, and/or local level related to public health and health equity.
A master’s degree or equivalent, ideally in public health or otherwise in EU affairs, social sciences, or other environment, or health-related fields.
Excellent knowledge and experience in the field of public health and health equity, including the ability to engage with policymakers.
Good understanding of the EU policy development and institutional framework.
Very good analytical skills, with experience in evidence-based policy and advocacy.
Very good organisational and coordination skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, including skills to write and speak to different audiences, from policymakers to researchers.
Good diplomatic and interpersonal skills.
Willing to travel in Europe when required.
You are qualified and eligible to work in Belgium.

Practicalities

This position is offered according to Belgian national legislation. It is an offer for either an 80% or 100% (30.4 or 38 hours per week) permanent position.

For this position, the annual gross salary (full-time) ranges between €37,500 and €42,500, depending on experience and qualifications, plus an end-of-year bonus. Extra benefits include hospital insurance, lunch vouchers, Eco-Cheques, a working-from-home allowance, an internet allowance, and – if eligible under Belgian law or regulation – reimbursement of (public) transport for employees’ travel from their homes to the office and back.

All applicants must be qualified, eligible, and able to work in Belgium. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide financial assistance for relocation to Brussels or Belgium.

The post will involve a combination of in-office and remote work, as well as occasional travel within Europe. The successful candidate will be supplied with the necessary materials to work remotely, as required (e.g., laptop).

We value diversity and inclusivity

Diversity is a core value of EuroHealthNet. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment. Every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to new ways of understanding and engaging with the world, identifying challenges, and designing and delivering solutions. We offer a flexible working environment, in line with our gender, diversity, and inclusion strategy. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals who identify as living with a disability.

Specific measures are taken to eliminate (unconscious) bias and make the recruitment process more objective. These include anonymising applications during the initial selection, using a point-based system based on job criteria for rating applications and interviews, ensuring all applicants are asked the same interview questions, and offering an opportunity to receive personal feedback to all applicants.

How to apply

Applicants should email Chris Russ, Operations Assistant, at [email protected] with the subject line: ‘Policy Officer’.

Please attach only the following two files (no additional attachments):

Your CV, named: LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_CV(Please do not include personal details such as photo, personal situation, or date of birth)
A motivation letter (maximum one page), named: LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_ML

Applications that do not follow these instructions will not be considered.

The deadline for applications is Friday, 18 July 2025 (midnight CEST).

Interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place at the end of July and in August. We prefer in-person interviews but can accommodate online meetings. The successful candidate is expected to start as soon as possible, ideally in September 2025.

Thank you for your interest in EuroHealthNet!