Location: Brussels, Belgium
Type of contract: Traineeship – (6 months)
Availability: As soon as possible
Deadline to apply: 20th September 2026
ABOUT C&V DEFENCE
C&V Defence is a fast-growing Brussels-based SME specialising exclusively in EU and NATO defence industrial affairs. Our team provides strategic support to companies developing responsible, sustainable innovation projects and strategies for the EU and NATO defence markets. Our work also extends to a range of European R&D projects, including a noteworthy involvement in the European Defence Fund (EDF), where we have become the most represented Belgian SME.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
We operate in a demanding, results-oriented environment, where flexibility, agility and responsiveness are essential to meeting our clients’ expectations. We place a strong emphasis on performance, efficiency and a proactive mindset. We are committed to delivering high-quality results and value individuals who demonstrate initiative, strong organisational skills, and the ability to adapt quickly to complex and evolving situations.
In this context, we are looking for a trainee to join us as Assistant to the Chief of Strategy. The trainee will support the Chief of Strategy in the administrative, organisational, and management activities of the EU Affairs and Business Development department of C&V Defence, contributing to effective coordination and supporting the implementation of the company’s overall strategic objectives.
The trainee will work closely with the Chief of Strategy, providing day-to-day support on a wide range of tasks and activities. The role will also offer the opportunity to collaborate with other teams, particularly the Business Development and EU/NATO Affairs teams, providing broad exposure to the company’s strategic and operational activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare and support the meetings of the Chief of Strategy and Business Development team.
- Create, maintain, and monitor action-tracking dashboards across different teams.
- Conduct research on specific topics and prepare targeted briefing notes to support strategic decision-making.
- Initiate contacts and organise meetings with clients and institutional stakeholders.
- Support the Business Development team with daily activities, including the identification and follow
- Monitor the Chief of Strategy’s ongoing actions and priorities, providing regular updates and coordinating with the various teams.
- Ensure continuous reporting and adherence to internal working methodologies and processes.
EDUCATION AND SKILLS REQUIRED
- Business Acumen and understanding of business development principles.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Experience in event and conference organisation and participation.
- Good understanding of the EU institutional ecosystem and decision-making processes, defence industry ecosystem and dynamics.
- Good knowledge of the standard MS package, mainly MS Word, Excel and PPT.
- Excellent level of English (C1) as mandatory and good level of French is desired, knowing another EU languages is a plus .
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
SKILLS DESIRED
- Master’s degree in Project Management, Business, or a related field.
- Capacity to work autonomously.
- Proactive mindset and ability to take initiative.
- Experience in business development and related activities.
- Result-oriented, being able to identify priorities.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
- EU nationality
- Availability to travel and to work abroad
WHAT WE OFFER
- Opportunities for rapid professional development, with the possibility of permanent position.
- A dynamic and fast-growing company with a young, collaborative environment.
- A flexible structure, focused on performance and optimising skills.
- Opportunity to work in a fast-growing sector.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested, apply now! Send your CV and Cover Letter to with the subject ‘Assistant to the Chief of Strategy” to contact@cnv-defence.eu no later than the 20th of September.
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