Director – Public policy

Flint is looking to hire a director specialising in Dutch public policy and government affairs (at least 8+ years of experience) to serve our cross-sectoral client base. You will be based in the Netherlands. We will consider candidates who are willing to work remotely, with at least one day at our office in Amsterdam.

Flint is a business advisory. We help our clients succeed in an increasingly complex world, managing risk and creating opportunity. We provide advice at the point where government and business meet, offering an authoritative perspective on both. We are experts in policy, political analysis, regulation, and competition.

Members of our multi-national team have experience working at the most senior levels in European governments, the EU institutions, regulatory agencies, competition bodies and the private sector. We support companies facing national, European, and international regulatory and policy challenges.

Your Skills and Experience

• Direct experience in Dutch or European public affairs or advocacy in a consultancy, trade body, corporate office, national regulators, European institutions or civil service.
• Demonstrated interest in NL and/ or EU policies and experience in working directly or indirectly with NL and/ or EU institutions.
• Previous experience in directly managing individual employees or teams.
• Good project management, organisational and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritise, plan and schedule tasks proactively and independently. Comfortable working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Flexible approach and the ability to work well across multi-national teams, both with colleagues, senior clients or stakeholders. Manage upwards and downwards and provide coaching to junior team members.
• Outstanding written communication skills, with proven ability to draft clear documents for internal and external audiences with varying degrees of expert knowledge.
• Outstanding oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate complex issues to non-specialists.
• Excellent analytical and research skills. Ability to obtain a solid overview of new and complex subject matter in a short period of time. Drive for analytical rigour and quality.
• Fluent written and spoken Dutch and English are required. Knowledge of other EU languages is a big plus.

What we offer

We offer a dynamic, challenging and intellectually stimulating work environment with the opportunity to make a real impact on clients and their businesses. We put a high value on working as one team. We are small enough to work flexibly and informally yet established enough to offer fast career progression and excellent opportunities for the right people. We offer a competitive reward package, a bonus related to business success.

To apply

Please submit your CV and a one-page cover letter (maximum 400 words). In your cover letter, please set out:

• How your experience aligns with the requirements of this role.
• The policy areas in which you have knowledge and experience. Financial services experience would be an advantage. 
• A brief description of a recent project in which you successfully led a team on a significant policy issue.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and suitable candidates will be invited to interview as they apply. We reserve the right to appoint a candidate at any time once a suitable individual has been identified.

About Flint

We are a leading global consultancy firm that advises businesses and investors on the intersections of policy, regulation, politics and economics across European and global markets. Established in 2015, we have built a reputation for our expertise in addressing complex business challenges where government and commercial interests converge.

We are advisers to some of the largest corporates, financial institutions, and investors in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. Our expertise spans multiple sectors, including digital technology, telecommunications, media, financial services, life sciences, manufacturing, retail, transportation, and energy.

We have offices in London, Brussels, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia; and an expansive network of senior advisers positioned across global capitals, enhancing our reach and capability to serve our clients effectively.

We are committed to providing exceptional consultancy services that help our clients navigate the evolving landscape of policy and regulation. We pride ourselves on our ability to offer strategic insights and solutions that drive commercial success.