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Director General	European Spirits Organisation
Salary	Details on request
Location	Brussels
Details	The European Spirits Organisation (CEPS) is the leading voice of the European spirits industry with a membership comprising of 30 national associations from 26 countries, and a group of leading spirits producing companies. The sector employs more than 900,000 people in the EU, and is the leading exporter worldwide of spirit drinks. CEPS aim to raise and promote the understanding of the EU spirits industry to decision makers in the EU institutions, international organisations and other key stakeholders. The Director General Position The Director General reports directly to the President and the Board. The Director General is responsible for: Leading and implementing CEPS’ mission and strategy. Developing proposals to achieve the strategy. Leading and overseeing the management and general administration of the organisation. Ensuring associations and companies receive clear value for their membership of the European organization. The Successful Candidate CEPS is seeking a hands-on Director General with a proven track record in EU Public Affairs, and the ability to engage with policy-makers up to the highest levels. The successful candidate will be a strategic leader, excellent communicator and a competent manager. The Director General also needs skills of diplomacy, persuasion and analysis. The successful candidate is likely to be currently either a Director General or Deputy Director General of a European Association; or working in a senior European Public Affairs in-house corporate position
Closing Date	30th April 2011
Contact	To find out more about this opportunity, please read the full job description at www.ellwoodandatfield.com/ceps and email enquiry@ellwoodandatfield.com quoting ‘CEPS DG Application’ in the subject line. When applying please state that you saw the role advertised through Public Affairs Links.
Website	www.europeanspirits.org