Policy Analyst

Position description

Contract: Full-time
Start date: As soon as possible
Application deadline: 14 September 2025

About Milieu Consulting

Milieu Consulting is a Brussels-based, multi disciplinary consultancy with a strong track record in international and European policy and law. Our work spans environmental protection, energy and climate, fundamental rights, justice and home affairs, employment and social affairs, public and occupational health, among other fields. We deliver evidence based analysis for European institutions and other public sector clients within a collaborative, informal and largely non hierarchical culture.

The role

We are looking for a Policy Analyst with at least 2 years of relevant professional experience, strong quantitative skills and a background in EU policy analysis. You will join our busy team to deliver high-quality research and support our growing portfolio of projects.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct research and draft analytical reports on a wide range of EU policy topics, for example intra-EU mobility, availability of medicinal products, equal treatment of minority groups, and restriction on pesticides use;
• Design and implement stakeholder consultations (interviews, focus groups, and surveys) across the EU Member States and stakeholder groups;
• Analyse quantitative and qualitative data using tools such as Excel and Stata, R, or Python and methods such as discourse analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and propensity scoring matching;
• Supporting client relationships through client meeting attendance and participation, and preparation of materials for clients;
• Contribute to business development, including analysing tender specifications and writing sections of proposals;
• Participate in the learning culture of Milieu through attendance and contribution to internal presentations on methodologies, themes, and projects.

What you’ll bring (minimum requirements)

• Master’s degree in political science, economics, or another relevant discipline, with a strong interest in public law and policy;
• At least 2 years’ relevant work experience (consultancy experience is an advantage);
• Proficiency with statistical software. (Excel, and Stata, R or Python);
• Solid knowledge of EU institutions and policy processes;
• Independent, proactive, and quality-driven mindset;
• Organised and practical, with the ability to manage multiple priorities;
• Excellent written and spoken English (report drafting experience required).

Nice to have

• Proven experience with EU data sources, i.e. Eurostat, Eurofound, and OECD;
• Familiarity with the European Commission’s Better Regulation guidelines;
• Proficiency in additional EU languages.

Who thrives here

Curious minds who enjoy hard problems, care about public value, and write with precision. If you are comfortable moving from legislative text to statistical insights to a crisp set of options, and you like owning your work, you will fit right in.

What we offer

• Purpose driven work on high impact EU public policy assignments;
• Supportive, collaborative culture with minimal hierarchy and colleagues from 25+ nationalities;
• Mentoring from senior experts, including a development coach, and room to grow across sectors and methods;
• Hybrid working in Brussels (40% from home) and regular team events (e.g., evening events, biennial company retreats, weekly yoga);
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities;
• An organisation that values environmental protection and puts this into practice. Milieu is proud to possess the 3-star Ecodynamic Organisation Label from Brussels Environment.

Deadline: applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until 14 September 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application instructions

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