Shape EU public affairs strategy
You'll work with your client and project leadership to set the strategic direction for client work — identifying how best to position clients, which policymakers and stakeholders matter most, and which channels will deliver results. You'll create integrated EU public affairs plans that guide execution and ensure every tactic ladders up to a clear strategic objective. You'll interrogate briefs and design research questions so that all advice is grounded in evidence and insight, not assumption.
Advise with strategic judgement
You'll provide recommendations directly to clients — in writing, in meetings, and in high-pressure moments when quick, sound judgement matters. You'll produce compelling written content and drive the execution of significant public affairs moments: major announcements, executive visits, select European Parliament committee hearings, European Commission initiatives, and more. You'll need to read widely, stay across European Commission consultations, industry developments, and client challenges, and develop informed perspectives on complex issues including artificial intelligence, competition, data protection, and online safety.
Use AI to drive better outcomes
You'll use AI tools regularly in your daily work to improve the quality and efficiency of what you deliver. This means leveraging tools like Claude, Gemini, Factiva, Meltwater, and our internal AI Studio to conduct research, generate insights, and produce analysis at scale and speed. You'll contribute to how we share knowledge about AI across the team, including by experimenting with and implementing AI-powered workflows, and help ensure all outputs meet our quality standards.
Drive and deliver client work
You'll manage the work of junior colleagues, creating clear project plans, delegating effectively, and demonstrating the agility to ensure work is delivered on time and to a high standard. Getting things done well – and supporting others to do the same – is central to the role.
Contribute to business development
You'll understand how clients generate revenue and ensure our advice supports their business objectives. You'll contribute to how Milltown operates and thrives – whether that's improving team efficiency, identifying new ways to help clients, or using your expertise and network to unlock opportunities. Restlessness about finding better ways to work is part of our culture.
Build a collaborative environment
You'll give and receive feedback regularly, actively seek input from colleagues at all levels, and demonstrate allyship to everyone on the team. Creating an inclusive environment where brilliant work happens is everyone's responsibility.
