Manager, EU Affairs

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We are now looking for an experienced and results driven public affairs expert to join us as Manager, EU Affairs, strengthening our advocacy work and team in Brussels, Belgium. You will be part of the corporate Public Affairs team and UPM's Marketing, Sustainability and Communications function.

Greetings from your future manager
 

“Are you an EU influencer, with good Brussels stakeholder understanding and ability to easy cooperation and professional implementation? Do you have a proven track record of influencing activities and knowledge in future green transition and forest policy agendas? Are you driven to make a positive impact towards a future for renewable materials? Then this is your opportunity to join us in Brussels and our powerful and experienced team!” – Stefan Sundman, VP, Public Affairs

What you will do

In this role you will be contributing to business success and enabling growth opportunities for the company. You will create value through participating in our Brussels activities, coordinating EU influencing with other team members and more broadly collaborating with our organization. In addition, you will:

• Participate in planning and implementing political engagement for UPM in Brussels focusing on
  • Expanding working relationships with key policy makers in Brussels and strengthen UPM's liaison with key players on EU political affairs
  • Executing planned and consistent outreach for UPM and businesses
  • Developing and managing public affairs communications, planning tools and templates
• Engage in UPM activities to formulate a consistent policy positioning
• Contribute to the global UPM Public Affairs networks, specifically providing expertise and insights on EU political processes and agenda
• Liaise with key EU associations and contribute a clear UPM perspective to their engagement
• Participate in the daily work and development of UPM Public Affairs team

Who you are

• You have a university degree and minimum five years of relevant working experience in public affairs, government relations or related
• You have insights into forest policy, land-use, sustainability and bioeconomy, and related regulatory contexts
• You have an in-depth understanding of the EU political landscape. Understanding of German or Finnish politics is an additional benefit
• You have experience and personality to engage at political levels and proven experience in engaging with political players in EU and in identifying legislative proposals early in the process, analyzing their impact on companies' business environment and support strategic responses
• You have strong communication skills, interest in learning new topics combined with perspective and ability to work in culturally diverse companies
• You have a commercial mindset and interest in establishing recognition of a Nordic-German company in Brussels political environment
• You are fluent in written and spoken English, other languages like German, French and Finnish are a plus

This is what we offer to you

• A meaningful job: We have an inspiring purpose “We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils”. Our work is impactful and transformative.  
• A caring community: Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees. 
• Development opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth. 
• Responsible employer: Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas, from climate change mitigation to enhancing biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves. 

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Additional information

For further information about the role, please contact

Stefan Sundman, VP, Public Affairs at stefan.sundman@upm.com.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by April 19, 2026. Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline.

For support with submitting your application, please contact our HR Service Center at careers@upm.com or tel. +48123999400.

UPM Marketing, sustainability and communications is dedicated to stakeholder engagement and brand and reputation to safeguard UPM success. The function consists of different areas of expertise – brand and communications, marketing, sustainability, and public affairs – and uses its combined know-how to deliver competitive advantage to UPM.

Marketing, sustainability and communications is integrated into business decision making and supports the needs of each business. The dedicated teams within the function act as centres-of-excellence in their respective area and provide expertise for achieving both group and business related goals.

UPM’s most important stakeholders are customers, investors and financiers, employees, suppliers, local communities, authorities and key decision makers, the media and nongovernmental organisations. 

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