European Transport Workers' Federation is looking for a Policy Officer for Road Transport

The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) is a pan-European trade union federation representing more than 5 million transport workers from more than 230 transport unions in 41 European countries in railways, road transport and logistics, maritime transport, inland waterways, civil aviation, ports & docks, tourism and fisheries.

We are currently seeking to recruit a Policy Officer for Road.

We are ready to offer a permanent job with an attractive salary package which will be paid 13.92 times a year. Extra-legal advantages include lunch vouchers of €8, hospitalisation insurance and a complementary pension scheme. In line with our commitment to support public transport as part of our #FairTransport campaign, we also offer coverage of public transport for daily commuting depending on the travel frequency.

Why work for ETF?

• Do you want to be the voice of 5 million+ Transport Workers from 200+ Transport Unions in 38 countries?

• Do you want to promote equal opportunities as well solidarity across borders?

• Are you pro Fair Transport?

• Are you committed to Trade Union values?

Function

As the Policy Officer for Road Transport, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating activities, shaping policy, and representing ETF in various forums.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordination: Coordinate the activities of the Road Transport Section including all sub-sectors and the ETF’s work in the framework of the Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee for Road Transport.

• Support: Provide essential support to the Head of Land transport, affiliates and the ETF Secretariat.

• Liaison: Collaborate with the European Trade Union Confederation and other European Trade Union Federations.

• Company Networks: Launch and coordinate company networks in collaboration with relevant departments as well as ITF’s networks and Secretariat.

• Meeting Management: Organize, attend and animate meetings and ensure effective follow-up in close cooperation with the dedicated Assistant.

• Research: Carry out in-depth pertinent research.

• SPOC: Be a direct point of contact for all affiliates, addressing their requests.

• Policy: Draft policy documents, reports, position papers, etc.

• Representation: Ensure ETF’s participation in external bodies, representing ETF when required.

• Databases: Create survey databases, collect input, and prepare analysis.

• EU Funding: Submit and implement EU co-funded projects.

• Collaboration: Cooperate with both ETF Departments and Communications Officers.

Profile

• Education: Master’s Degree.

• Experience: Minimum 4 years’ experience in trade unions is essential, with expertise in road OR membership organisations OR NGOs considered strong assets.

• Values: Strong commitment to trade unions values.

• Language Skills: Fluent in English.

• Communication: Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to synthesize complex information.

• Proactivity: High level of proactivity and flexibility to navigate through intricate processes.

• Teamwork: Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team.

• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and dealing with emergencies.

• IT Skills: Proficient in MS Office.

• Travel: Willingness and availability to travel 1/2 times per month.

Offer

• Competitive Salary + Representation 110 € net and Internet at Home Allowance 30 € net, Meal Vouchers of 8 €, Mobile Phone + Subscription, Laptop, Group Insurance (6% of gross salary), Hospitalisation (Discounted rate for family), 100% Public Transport Reimbursement.

• 25+ Paid Holidays.

• Up to 2 days teleworking/week.

• 34 hour week, flexitime.

• Fulltime permanent contract.

• A Multicultural Dynamic Team of 22.

• Weekly Team Meetings, 1 – 1 Coachings, Trainings with External Experts, Yearly Development Appraisals, Team Building Events.

• European Travel (1/2 times per month).

Hiring process

• 1st Interview online with an External Interviewer.

• Personality/Performance Test followed by a Practical Assignment relating to Road.

• 2nd Interview in person with Cristina Tilling, Head of Land Transport (your future line manager) and Josef Maurer, Head of Maritime and Operations (ETF covers reasonable travel costs for non-Brussels based applicants).

• Decision within a week of the 2nd interview.

Application procedure

We invite any interested candidate to send a CV and a short motivation letter in English to Josef Maurer, ETF Head of Operations, at hr@etf-europe.org by Monday, 27 January 2025. Only applications sent by e-mail will be considered.