Researcher (Intern) | Policy | Brussels

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About us</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Hanover is an award-winning communications consultancy that advises enterprises, institutions, and individuals on building recognition and enhancing reputation.<br><br>From our offices across Europe and the Middle East, we adopt an integrated approach that connects the dots across channels, audiences and issues.<br><br>Our collective of smart, curious people think differently and live by a shared mission, purpose, vision, and values. These shape how we work, not just with our colleagues, but with clients and partners too.</p> <p>Our mission is to ‘rewire communications for impact’ and harness its transformative power to advocate, trailblaze and make a difference.<br><br>We do this by igniting and empowering the potential of every individual within our company, recognising that each person is a unique spark, capable of creating extraordinary impact. We believe that by nurturing and harnessing the collective brilliance of our people, we can drive innovation, foster an uncommon work culture, and make a positive difference to society.</p> <p>Embracing the complete range of skills and services across the communications spectrum without constraint, we create the best outcomes for our clients and deliver world-class work.</p></div><p>Hanover is looking for an ambitious and motivated Intern to join our team in Brussels. We are looking for an enthusiastic and entrepreneurial applicant, with the ability and willingness to learn quickly and work independently.  </p> <p>The successful candidate will be supporting the team on policy and communications across a number of EU policy areas . Key responsibilities will include helping drafting policy materials, policy monitoring, evaluation and research services, events support (organisation and attendance) as well as administrative support with clients and for new business activity.  </p> <p><strong>Main responsibilities:</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Monitoring legislative developments; </li> <li>Targeted research and policy analysis; </li> <li>Support with communications, social media campaigns and event organisation. </li> </ul> <p><strong>Skills & Experience:</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Strong understanding of the EU institutions and the EU decision-making process. Previous internship experience in the EU institutions/Trade Association is an asset; </li> <li>Self-motivated team player; </li> <li>Quick-learner enjoying a fast-paced working environment; </li> <li>Good computer skills (e.g. Microsoft office, AI tools, social media/marketin