EU Affairs Manager

Are you our next creator of change?

Do you want to be part of creating solutions for mitigating climate change? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. Together we will accelerate transformation for a more sustainable future.

We are looking for you,

EU Affairs Manager 

to join our EMEA PA & Regulatory Affairs team in Brussels.

In this position, you will be responsible for representing Neste's views to the European institutions, covering the wide range of Neste renewable and circular solutions, mostly in road transport, but also in other segments. You will devise and implement advocacy strategies and build alliances to advance the up-take of renewable-based solutions through legislation. You will work closely with a wide range of internal - e.g. global PA team, experts from our sales, communications, sustainability teams - and external stakeholders - e.g. EU policy makers, public authorities, industry representatives, trade associations etc. 

In our team, you will act as a trusted advisor in the region, and seek to establish trust-based relationships with relevant stakeholders. Together with you and your expertise, we can make an impact today and keep our promises for tomorrow.

Reasons to join

Real impact right now. We create solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. We live by our values every day; we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

Safety and caring. We value safety always and everywhere. We want our work to feel good and do good. At Neste, we nurture a culture where everyone is welcome and feels safe, respected and encouraged to be their unique true selves.

Exciting growth. Transformation brings new possibilities, fostering both courage and curiosity. As a global company, collaboration is the key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. We support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities.

More about the job

The day-to-day responsibilities will notably include:

• Formulate advocacy strategy and carry out advocacy campaigns to advance Neste’s renewable products solutions at EU level. Key EU legislative files of relevance for this role include the Renewable Energy Directive and related secondary legislation, the Light Duty Vehicles & Heavy Duty Vehicles CO2 Standards, the Energy Taxation Directive, and the Emission Trading System.
• Proactively engage with policy makers, and represent Neste in policy events, meetings with EU policy makers, and other stakeholder fora
• Actively manage collaboration with some of our trade associations, support and expand networks, and represent Neste vis a vis key external stakeholders
• Recognize and handle emerging regulatory issues or opportunities and translate regulatory information into business insights
• Closely monitor any new policy development that may be of relevance to Neste, and swiftly inform the relevant team members
• Ensure that Neste is firmly embedded in the EU stakeholder landscape, recognised as a trusted advisor and thought-leader in renewable and circular solutions.

You will report to the Head of Public and Regulatory Affairs, EMEA, who is based in Brussels. 

Keys to success in this role

The successful candidate will need to display a good mix of the following experiences, skills and personality traits:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in government affairs, advocacy, or policy/regulation making, with direct exposure to relevant sectors such as road transport, energy, automotive, fuels, etc.
• Degree e.g. in political science, international relations, business development, or any other directly relevant academic field 
• Thorough understanding of EU and/or national environmental, energy, transport and climate change policy and the related political systems and stakeholder landscapes; ability to translate policy developments into business insights and opportunities. 
• A natural ability to connect with people, and to efficiently communicate technical and complex issues, also to non-expert audiences
• A rock-solid team spirit, and a healthy dose of humour
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English, and ideally at least one other EU official language, preferably Italian. 

We offer you:

• A chance to make a real impact by working for the 4th most sustainable company in the world (Global100 ranking 2020)
• An exciting role aiming to enable the market for renewable, waste-based and circular solutions
• A great team of colleagues in our global Public Affairs team & full support of the Neste organisation

Our success is based on our people who are the driving force behind Neste’s transformation to become a global leader in renewable and circular solutions. The passion that we have for creating a healthier planet for our children is what makes us unique. We believe everyone is a leader and share a natural desire for collaboration. Our three values “We care, We have courage and We cooperate” are embedded in our everyday work. Working safely and responsibly at all times is essential to all of us.

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application (with a salary request) by 3rd July 2026.

Due to security and confidentiality, please submit your application through our recruitment system. Applications sent via email will not be considered.

We will do our best to contact you within 2 weeks after the application time has ended. The recruitment process will include interviews and a possible aptitude assessment. (The person selected for the position must pass a health examination. A security clearance is obtained with your consent.)

Neste in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. The company is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, enabling its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste refines waste, residues and other renewable raw materials to high-quality renewable fuels at its refineries located on three continents. The company’s annual renewable fuels production capacity will be increased to 6.8 million tons in 2027.

Neste has high standards for sustainability and the company has consistently been recognized by several leading sustainability indices. In 2024, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 20.6 billion. Read more: neste.com