Europe Public Policy Senior Analyst

Position Overview

Reporting to the Europe Public Policy Manager, the Europe Public Policy Senior Analyst will monitor and assess regulatory changes on key CRH topics in Europe by establishing and monitoring regulatory developments. They will provide clear analyses and develop recommendations for CRH positions, advocacy strategies and briefings. The role will manage the internal coordination of advocacy actions and feedback, and support internal public policy communications.

For each core issue, this role will be responsible for identifying the timing of the decision-making process, the key stakeholders / influencers and the key actions for the Europe Public Policy team’s advocacy efforts.

The role will be strategic in supporting the development and deployment of CRH’s public policy actions. It will represent CRH positions on relevant internal and external groups.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

Anticipate

• Establish a network of sources of information on EU public policy issues
• Manage a comprehensive monitoring programme of emerging and developing issues
• Provide accurate assessments and analysis of impacts of emerging regulatory issues on CRH & peers
• Ensure the Europe Public Policy team is aware of and understands emerging risks and opportunities
• Identify the decision-making process and key stakeholders / influencers on priority issues

Coordinate

• Responsible for developing and recommending CRH positions and strategic action plans on priority issues to the EU Public Policy management
• Responsible for organising Public Policy internal meetings, briefings and advocacy programmes
• Support the development of EU Public Policy deliverables including briefing notes, presentations and meetings
• Coordinate Europe advocacy networks and trade body engagement to implement and feedback on priority programmes and issues

Advocate

• Represent CRH Public Policy positions on relevant internal and external groups
• Support the development and implementation of advocacy strategies via EU institutions

Individual Competencies

You are able to:

• Identify strategic public policy issues for CRH
• Work across a matrix organisation
• Work collaboratively
• Be highly motivated, confident & driven, self starter
• Act transparently and in compliance with the EU regulations on public affairs

Key Functional Competencies

You possess the following:

• Understanding of EU legislation and EU regulatory process
• Ability to analyse complex legislation
• Knowledge of Superior communication skills, pitching the message for the audience, clear and succinct
• Technical knowledge of CRH Europe product manufacture, CO2 reduction & other environmental matters
• Ability to write succinct, clear and accurate policy positions, briefings and presentations

Experience / Education

You are/have:

• Proficiency in PowerPoint
• A first experience in the industry or a professional association in a public affairs position
• Full professional competence in English

What CRH Offers You (DUB)

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Highly competitive salary package
• Secondary benefits including medical benefits and tax saver schemes
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs, including an on-site gym and fitness classes
• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

Contact Person

Julien Schiettecatte