Do you want to work at the heart of EU affairs?
Two one-year undergraduate placements available from June 2016
at the Greater Birmingham and West Midlands Brussels Office
Are you looking to gain experience in the dynamic world of EU affairs? We are looking for two undergraduate students for a one-year placement in the Greater Birmingham and West Midland’s
prestigious office in Brussels from June 2016 to June 2017 for the posts of: EU Policy Assistant and EU Communications & Marketing Assistant.
The Greater Birmingham and West Midlands Brussels Office works in partnership with key organisations from local government, business and higher education in the West Midlands region. It helps to
raise their profiles in Europe and gain early intelligence of EU policy and funding. Further information can be found on our website.
Joint tasks for the two roles
 Support the office’s partnership working with key organisations from the West Midlands.
 Support in monitoring, attending meetings and reporting on specific EU policy areas, such as innovation, regional development and environment policy.
 Responding to enquiries from partners and other organisations.
 Assistance in organising visits, meetings and other events.
 Contribution to regular publications and promotional material.
 Regular input to the website, newsletters, etc.
 Support in maintaining contact and information databases.
 Providing assistance to ensure the smooth running of the Brussels Office and Conference Centre (welcoming visitors, providing logistical support, etc.).
EU Policy Assistant
EU Communications & Marketing Assistant
This person will assist the office in:
This person will assist the office in:
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Support the profiling of the office’s strategic partners
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In-depth monitoring EU institutions and Brussels-based
stakeholders
Developing the communications and promotional activities of
the Greater Birmingham and West Midlands Brussels Office
and the conference centre
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Delivering tailored EU policy information, funding and
profile advice to the strategic partners of the Greater
Birmingham and West Midlands Brussels office
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Maintaining the events, promotion, West Midlands region and
international links sections of the website
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Writing the newsletters on EU news, policy, funding and
events
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Compiling regular calendar of events and achievements
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Logistics support: reception coverage, ordering catering,
events
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Contributing articles and news stories to partner
publications
Logistics support: reception coverage, ordering catering,
events
The placements would suit students studying a range of subjects, including
European Studies - Political Science - Business Studies – Management – Economics - Information Management
Languages – Marketing - Public Relations – Communications – Journalism – Media - Design
If you are interested in making a real contribution to a growing, dynamic organisation in Brussels and the Greater Birmingham and West Midlands, giving you a unique opportunity to build contacts with
leading decision makers in the West Midlands, Brussels and across Europe, please contact your Careers or Placements Office for the full job descriptions and person specifications. The fixed
remuneration for these posts is €800 per month and local travel costs.
To apply, send your CV and covering letter to Adrien Sellez at adrien.sellez@greaterbirmingham.eu by 31.01.2016 Please indicate which role you would like to be considered for in the email.
Interviews will take place in Birmingham in late February 2016.