- Transport & Environment
- Brussels, Belgium (Remote)
- Full-time
Grid and Electricity Manager
- Transport & Environment
Brussels, Belgium
Full-time
Published:
Application Deadline: April 20, 2025
- Transport & Environment
Brussels, Belgium
Full-time
Published:
Application Deadline: April 20, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Transport & Environment (T&E), Europe's leading clean transport think tank and campaign group, is looking to hire a new position to coordinate the work at the intersection of transport and electricity. As Grid and Electricity Manager, you will lead T&E’s work on integrating transport electrification with Europe’s electricity systems, with a focus on advancing grid readiness for zero emission transport, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) standards and adoption, and other supporting EU policies.
Reporting to the Energy Director and working collaboratively across T&E’s road (cars and trucks), non-road (shipping, energy, aviation), and national teams, you’ll be instrumental in building and coordinating strategies for a seamless, sustainable integration of electric vehicles into Europe’s grids. This position offers the chance to lead ground-breaking work at the intersection of transport and energy in Europe.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal candidate will be collaborative, strategic, and technically skilled, with a proven track record in energy/transport policy and program management. You should be able to work across multiple teams and coordinate complex projects with high-level accountability and communication skills.
The position will be primarily based in Brussels but would involve occasional travel and offers flexibility for working from home (2/3 days per week).
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please submit your CV and motivation letter using the Apply Button. The deadline for applications is 20th of April.
Interview process: First-round interviews are planned for the week of April 28th.
Transport & Environment (T&E), Europe's leading clean transport think tank and campaign group, is looking to hire a new position to coordinate the work at the intersection of transport and electricity. As Grid and Electricity Manager, you will lead T&E’s work on integrating transport electrification with Europe’s electricity systems, with a focus on advancing grid readiness for zero emission transport, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) standards and adoption, and other supporting EU policies.
Reporting to the Energy Director and working collaboratively across T&E’s road (cars and trucks), non-road (shipping, energy, aviation), and national teams, you’ll be instrumental in building and coordinating strategies for a seamless, sustainable integration of electric vehicles into Europe’s grids. This position offers the chance to lead ground-breaking work at the intersection of transport and energy in Europe.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Shape and coordinate T&E’s strategy and advocacy campaign on grids and the integration of transport within the wider electricity system. Responsible for developing positions on EU initiatives, ensuring T&E priorities are central to policy development and implementation;
- Develop and execute advocacy campaigns for EU policies on grids, flexibility and transport grid integration;
- Oversee T&E’s European programme on grid integration of electrified transport, including advancing the EU Grids Action Plan and supporting legal frameworks on European grids;
- Serve as spokesperson on EU transport-electricity integration, representing T&E’s vision in discussions with policymakers, industry, and partner organizations;
- Drive cross-team and national-level collaboration: working in partnership with T&E’s policy and national office teams and directors in the implementation of the work. Ensure strategic alignment across T&E’s teams working on road and non-road electrification and national offices, coordinating work to ensure consistency and coherence in goals, timelines, and advocacy;
- Build partnerships with key external stakeholders, including EU policymakers, grid operators, and industry experts, to drive impactful outcomes.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal candidate will be collaborative, strategic, and technically skilled, with a proven track record in energy/transport policy and program management. You should be able to work across multiple teams and coordinate complex projects with high-level accountability and communication skills.
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in power systems, grid integration/flexibility, energy/capacity markets, or utility regulation (e.g. within a utility, TSO, DSO, Charge Point Operator or similar organization);
- Strong program management skills with a demonstrated ability to manage cross-team initiatives;
- Ability to develop and execute advocacy strategies, aligning T&E’s priorities with evolving EU policies;
- Understanding of policy decision-making and how it affects the electricity industry and consumers;
- Experience in EU policy advocacy and policy analysis is a bonus;
- Enjoys scoping new projects;
- Good communication skills, with the ability to effectively represent T&E’s policy positions to diverse audiences. Ability to grasp complex issues and translate them into non-technical content;
- Enjoy working across several teams.
The position will be primarily based in Brussels but would involve occasional travel and offers flexibility for working from home (2/3 days per week).
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please submit your CV and motivation letter using the Apply Button. The deadline for applications is 20th of April.
Interview process: First-round interviews are planned for the week of April 28th.
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