Position description
The imperative to accelerate clean power for a more secure, competitive Europe could not be more urgent. EnergyTag is seeking a Europe Policy Lead to drive our strategic expansion in Brussels. This is a high-impact role for an experienced policy expert to lead our European operations and spearhead a campaign to deliver a new support mechanism for clean, firm, round-the-clock power. You will play a key role in EnergyTag’s engagement with the EU, advocating for the market reforms and mechanisms needed to build an electrified, autonomous European economy.
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, but you must already have the right to work in Belgium. Please submit your CV and a one-page cover letter outlining your relevant experience in European electricity policy and renewable procurement.
Policy & Advocacy
- Lead policy work on electricity markets, state aid, renewables and carbon accounting.
- Anticipate EU energy trends and regulations.
- Be the main contact for European institutions.
- Promote the narrative that a renewable and clean flexibility backbone is vital for Europe’s industrial competitiveness and energy security.
Campaign Leadership
- Lead a high-priority campaign for a new EU-wide Clean Firming support mechanism.
- Manage a landmark 2026 economic study to build evidence for the benefits of round-the-clock clean power for industrial competitiveness.
- Organize high-impact advocacy events, including technical roundtables and briefings with European industrial champions.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and manage a multi-sectoral coalition of industrial consumers, clean energy suppliers, and NGOs to align industry demand with policy goals.
- Represent EnergyTag in key trade associations and policy forums
- Execute a “Member State Roadshow” to build support for EU-wide mechanisms across key national capitals.
Qualifications
- Passion for the mission: A firm belief that round-the-clock clean power is crucial for Europe’s future.
- Proven experience (typically 5+ years, but we value high-impact work above all) in energy policy, renewables procurement, or government relations.
- Strategic foresight to anticipate market trends and position EnergyTag.
- Knowledge and interest in electricity markets, including PPAs, CfDs, and flexibility technologies (storage, demand response).
- Proven Brussels network and track record of influencing major EU legislation.
- Startup mindset: independent, yet actively engaged with a remote, mission-driven team.
- Exceptional communication skills: The ability to translate complex market mechanisms into compelling political narratives for senior decision-makers.
What We Offer
- 30 days of annual leave, plus all Belgian public holidays.
- An employer-sponsored pension scheme.
- Meal vouchers (€8 per working day).
- Full reimbursement of public transport costs.
- We offer flexible hybrid work options, including access to our coworking space.
- You will directly influence EU policy and shape the future of Europe’s clean energy transition.
Application instructions
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