Senior Policy Officer

SmartEn

About the Organisation

Smart Energy Europe, is a European business association dedicated to promoting digital and decentralized energy solutions. Their mission is to create opportunities for every company, building, and vehicle to support an increasingly renewable energy system, aiming for a future where every European can actively participate in the clean energy transition. 

smartEn's work focuses on integrating consumer-driven solutions into the energy market, emphasizing demand-side flexibility, which allows consumers to adjust their energy usage in response to supply conditions. This approach supports the efficient use of renewable energy sources and enhances grid stability. 

About the role

Senior Policy Officer at smartEn, the European business association for the Flexible Demand Management Industry, plays a pivotal role in advancing Europe's clean energy transition. This position involves monitoring regulatory developments, shaping policy recommendations, and executing advocacy initiatives to promote demand-side flexibility within the EU energy system. You will be part of a dynamic, professional, international team in the EU area in Brussels. You will report to the Head of Policy and will work in strong cooperation with our broad membership of engaged companies.

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor and assess EU regulatory developments affecting the smart electrification of the energy system, contribute to shaping policy recommendations, and lead some advocacy efforts to unlock the activation of demand-side flexibility;
• Draft position papers, policy recommendations, and replies to public consultations, involving the broad smartEn membership;
• Develop and execute advocacy initiatives for the smartEn Working Groups in your portfolio
• Support members representing smartEn in EU institutional fora, such as Working Groups of the European Commission;
• Proactively engage with aligned relevant stakeholders and shape joint advocacy initiatives;
• Contribute to smartEn’s public outreach, notably by representing the Association in institutional fora, stakeholders’ coalitions, conferences, and workshops.

Skills, Competencies & Experience

• 3 years of relevant professional experience, with a solid knowledge of the EU decision-making process and a broad network of relevant contacts;
• Good understanding of the EU energy system, including energy markets, and the critical role of flexible consumers and prosumers in achieving cost-effective decarbonization;
• Strong commitment to advancing the clean transition;
• Capability to translate EU regulatory developments into business impacts for our members;
• Analytical, curious, pragmatic, and flexible attitude. Willingness to deep dive into complex and technical policy files;
• Team player, with a collaborative mindset with strong organizational, networking, and communication skills;
• Skilled in drafting;
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required, other European languages are an asset

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Energy Economics European Studies, Law, and similar;

Conditions of employment

• You need to be eligible to work in the EU

Working locations

• Remotely working in Brussels Belgium

How to apply

• Send an email to [email protected] with a CV and a cover letter with the subject line "Senior Policy Officer" by 28th February 2025

Interviews

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Policies

• smartEn is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to the team.

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