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The European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE) is the leading member-supported association representing organisations active across the entire energy storage value chain. EASE supports the deployment of energy storage to support the cost-effective transition to a resilient, climate-neutral, and secure energy system.

EASE is a client of CLERENS, a leading public affairs and communications consultancy specialised in advocacy, political and regulatory risk assessment, public funding, and strategic communications. The Policy Officer will be employed by CLERENS and dedicated to working on EASE activities.

 

Position Summary

The Officer will support the work of EASE, a CLERENS’ client. EASE has over 70 members including utilities, technology suppliers, research institutes, universities, and transmission system operators. EASE’s Secretariat and EASE members have significant expertise across all major storage technologies and applications. This allows us to generate new ideas and policy recommendations that are essential to build a regulatory framework that is supportive of storage.

 

Main Duties

The Officer will work in close collaboration with the EASE policy and communications teams. The role includes a broad range of responsibilities to strengthen EASE’s expertise and activities in the areas of advocacy, policy analysis, and market intelligence. The Officer will work extensively on the topics of batteries and Industry decarbonisation. Duties include:

• Keeping up to date with the latest policy developments and influencing European Union legislation, responding to ad-hoc requests from policymakers and EASE members;

• Drafting position papers, research papers, and presentations;

• Representing EASE at workshops, conferences, and networking events, liaising with external stakeholders;

• Monitoring and analysing energy storage market developments: collecting data & insights, analysing energy storage business cases;

• Managing and coordinating EASE interns;

• Leading the work of EASE Working Groups and Committees.

 

Requirements and Competencies

• 2 to 5 years of experience in the energy sector, ideally with prior experience in renewables/energy storage/Industry decarbonisation;

• Passionate about the energy transition, strong research skills, and ability to easily understand and communicate about complex technical issues;

• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and plan to meet challenging deadlines;

• Fluency in English is necessary; additional languages are an asset;

• A university degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience;

• Strong writing and oral presentation skills;

• Ability to learn quickly and work on a wide range of issues;

• Ability to work in a close-knit team.

 

We Offer

• The opportunity to work for a growing association promoting cutting-edge technologies to support the energy transition;

• A challenging, multi-faceted role in a small team with room to grow and take on additional responsibilities;

• A stimulating and dynamic international environment;

• A comprehensive compensation package in line with qualifications and experience.

 

To apply, please send a motivation letter and CV in English to Mr Jacopo Tosoni at jobs@ease-storage.eu with “EASE Policy Officer” in the subject line. Applications received after the deadline (02 February 2025) will not be considered.

Be aware that applications are reviewed continuously upon arrival, so applying as soon as possible is advisable. Due to the expected high number of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews

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