Attaché to represent the Ministry of Business in Brussels

EU’s competitiveness is at the top of the political agenda, and the Ministry of Industry plays a central role in the political negotiations that will define the framework for Europe’s growth and development. We are seeking attachés to the EU representation with expected accession in August 2027. We are seeking attachés who can influence decision-making processes in central areas [such as regulation of the internal market, corporate law, patent rights as well as food, consumer and competition policy].

As an attaché you represent Denmark in Council negotiations in the Ministry of Industry’s area and function as the ministry’s extended arm in Brussels. You will have wide contact with the Commission, the Council Secretariat, other member states, the European Parliament and key stakeholders. We emphasize effective and early advocacy so that Danish priorities have the greatest possible impact. From your international vantage point you contribute to policy development, alliance-building and refinement of Danish positions.

You will become part of a team of attachés in the Ministry of Industry’s area and work closely with the ministry’s international team as well as relevant agencies. At the same time you will participate in broad cooperation at the EU representation on the overall Danish advocacy of interests.

About you We are looking for a person who

• Has a relevant academic education
• Has at least two to three years of professional experience – preferably more and preferably from the central administration
• Has thorough knowledge of the EU system and processes
• Has high work capacity, works independently and can handle many complex cases simultaneously
• Thrives with a broad network of contacts, is a team player and is good at collaborating both internally and externally
• Speaks English at negotiation level. Other language skills such as German or French are a plus.

It is an advantage if you have experience in one or more of the relevant areas. Thorough knowledge of the Ministry of Industry’s corporate group is also an advantage.

We offer

• A highly central role in representing Denmark on areas with high political attention
• An exciting job in an international environment with a lot of variety and political focus
• Great influence on Denmark’s position in international negotiations
• Opportunity to shape your own tasks
• An exciting job in an international environment with a lot of variation and political focus.

About the appointment You are formally employed by the Ministry of Industry with the workplace at the Danish EU Representation in Brussels, Belgium.

Your daily work will have professional relevance to the Ministry of Industry, while you report to the EU Representation’s leadership. The position is full-time. Salary and employment terms are as a rule aligned with placement as a senior consultant (specialkonsulent).

A housing allowance for the posting and coverage of certain other extra costs arising from the posting are provided in accordance with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ rules, just as housing is provided within the framework of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ housing policy.

It is a condition of the posting that you are a Danish citizen, and you can obtain and maintain security clearance throughout the posting.

We would like you to start in the position on 15 August 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The posting is for a two-year period with the possibility of extension.

Are you interested? Send your application via the link or at www.em.dk no later than 25 November 2026. Remember to also upload your CV, your examination papers with stamp and signature, and other relevant material.

1st interviews are expected to be held in week 49 and 2nd interviews in week 50. We use tests as part of the 2nd interviews.

If you have any questions about the position, you are welcome to call the head of the assigned personnel, Simone Overby Sloth, at +45 91 33 72 56.

We look forward to hearing from you.