Rud Pedersen UK

About the Company

Rud Pedersen is one of Europe’s leading public affairs and strategic communications groups, with over 500 employees in 19 cities across Europe. Rud Pedersen provides clear advice and practical support for organisations engaged in public discourse, to assist them in achieving their strategic objectives in a complex world. Clients range from major international corporates to local start-ups, public bodies and business associations, helping to navigate policy and regulation, reputation, issues and crises, marketing and recruitment. Rud Pedersen works seamlessly across Europe, and beyond, through multi-skilled teams that offer the best of our expertise, led by highly motivated partners who own the firm together. We help our clients, in a range of sectors, navigate political systems and issues, also shaping public opinion on those issues by helping our clients engage with the press and online media. We understand, analyse and explain society, developments and systems, providing our clients with an in-depth understanding of public debate and decision-making processes. Many of our consultants have backgrounds in politics and the media, working alongside key decision-makers in political parties, government bodies and non-profit organisations. We believe that it is essential to have a personal understanding of the political system, as well as the structural factors that can shape public opinion and the outcome of societal affairs and the building of stakeholder influence. For more information, visit our web site: www.rudpedersen.com/uk

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Company Name

Rud Pedersen UK

Job Title

Research Executive

Job Description

**Job Title:** Research Executive (6‑month internship) **Role Summary:** Support a Brussels‑based public affairs consultancy by researching EU policy developments, monitoring legislation and media, assisting event organization, and contributing to client service teams. Develop practical public affairs skills within a fast‑paced consultancy environment. **Expectations:** - Conduct timely, accurate policy research for client projects. - Deliver legislative, regulatory and press monitoring updates. - Assist in planning and executing client and outreach events. - Participate in client team discussions and suggest research improvements. - Build professional relationships with external stakeholders. - Demonstrate proactive learning of public‑affairs tasks. **Key Responsibilities:** - Track EU institutional activities and summarize policy implications. - Perform initial research on client‑specific policy issues. - Provide daily/weekly legislative and media monitoring briefs. - Support logistics, coordination and on‑site execution of events. - Contribute research insights to client deliverables and internal best‑practice discussions. - Attend relevant external conferences, workshops, and networking events. **Required Skills:** - Experience or familiarity with EU institutions, national governments, consultancies, or European associations/federations. - Strong analytical and research abilities in EU affairs, IR, law or political science. - Interest/knowledge in at least one sector: environment & energy, technology, industry, finance, or agriculture & food. - Excellent written and verbal communication in English; working knowledge of a second EU official language. - Enthusiasm for public‑affairs communications (outreach, social media). - Ability to assist in event planning and coordination. - Eligible to work in an EU member state. **Required Education & Certifications:** - University degree (or equivalent) in EU affairs, International Relations, Law, Political Science, or a closely related field. - No specific certifications required.

Brussels, Belgium

Hybrid

11-11-2025