We are currently looking for a Senior Policy Writer - Digital & Quantum Technologies to strengthen the Cronos Europa team.
Responsibilities:
- Definition of editorial and style guidelines for the Quantum Act, roadmaps, SRIA annexes and related documents, in line with drafting rules and corporate identity.
- Preparation of consolidated and aligned working versions of draft legal, policy and technical documents (Act, roadmaps, SRIA annexes, guidance, etc.), ensuring internal consistency, correct cross-referencing and version control.
- Management of document versioning (change logs, comparison tables, clean and track-changes versions) and support to the coordination of comments and inputs from services and stakeholders.
- Development and maintenance of FAQs, Q&A, explanatory notes, guidance documents and other supporting material for internal and external audiences.
- Coordination and review of written contributions from different services and stakeholders to ensure coherence in terminology, structure, style and messaging.
- Reporting of progress on the corpus of documents (status lists, editorial calendars, overview tables of versions and pending actions).
- Assistance with the drafting and editing of briefings, speaking points, key messages and other material for high-level meetings and public communication.
- Support to the preparation and editorial quality control of documents for interservice consultation, Regulatory Scrutiny Board, College, Council/Parliament negotiations and publication (proofreading, formatting, compliance with templates).
- Interaction with policy officers, legal services, communication units, and external experts to clarify content, agree editorial solutions and collect/implement feedback.
- Assistance with knowledge management for the file (document libraries, naming conventions, archiving, alignment between Ares, SharePoint and other repositories).
Technical skills
- Knowledge of EU policy-making and legislative drafting processes, especially in digital and emerging technologies
- Strong understanding of editorial standards and style for legal, policy, and technical documents, including structure, plain language, terminology consistency, and cross-referencing
- Skilled in document version control and management, coordinating inputs and comments across multiple services or stakeholders
- Ability to analyze complex technical and legal content and synthesize it into clear, structured, accessible outputs for diverse audiences
- Proficient in MS Office (Word - advanced functions, templates, track changes; PowerPoint; Excel) and collaboration platforms (SharePoint, Teams or equivalent)
- Ability to maintain high editorial quality under tight deadlines and manage multiple documents simultaneously
- Familiarity with EU Better Regulation principles, interservice consultation processes, and impact assessment practices is an asset
Profile
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent (EQF Level 6)
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in drafting, editing, and reviewing policy, legal, or technical documents in an EU or international context
- Demonstrated experience in editing complex multi-author documents (e.g., legal acts, delegated/implementing acts, strategies, roadmaps, SRIAs, guidelines, impact assessments)
- Proven experience in preparing support materials for internal and external stakeholders (FAQs, Q&A, guidance documents, briefings, key messages)
- English fluent
- French is a plus
Why Cronos Group?
We'll propose you:
- An attractive salary package
- A good work-life balance environment
- The assurance of working in cutting-edge technologies in an entrepreneurial spirit.
- The opportunity to develop your skills thanks to tailor-made training courses according to your needs
- A good job in a friendly place
If you wish to integrate a dynamic structure on a human scale while working with the latest technologies, don't wait anymore and join Cronos!
