Policy Officer

About Hydrogen Europe Hydrogen Europe is the European association representing the interests of the hydrogen industry and its stakeholders and promoting hydrogen as an enabler of a zero-emission society. With more than 600+ members, including 40+ European regions and 30+ national associations, we encompass the entire value chain of the European hydrogen and fuel cell ecosystem. Our vision is to propel global carbon neutrality by accelerating the European hydrogen industry. For more information, please visit www.hydrogeneurope.eu.

The position

Are you passionate about shaping Europe’s clean energy future? Hydrogen Europe is looking for a dynamic and motivated Policy Officer to join our team and help drive the transition to a climate-neutral economy. In this role, you’ll support policy development, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory analysis across the hydrogen value chain. You’ll work closely with EU institutions, industry leaders, and research partners to advance policies that accelerate hydrogen deployment and innovation. If you’re eager to make an impact at the heart of Europe’s energy transformation, we want to hear from you!

Main responsibilities

• Contribute to developing and rolling out Hydrogen Europe’s strategy, positioning, and advocacy on current and future EU energy and climate policy issues notably with regard to hard to abate transport modes such as aviation and maritime.
• Analyse relevant EU, national and international regulatory developments.
• Advocate Hydrogen Europe positions towards European policy makers in coordination with the transport and energy policy directors, through external meetings, events, public engagement.
• Support the energy and mobility team inter alia in designing and implementing strategies, drafting position papers with the industry, preparing responses to public consultations, engaging with policymakers at EU and national level.
• Coordinate and support the work of Hydrogen Europe’s mobility and energy policy working groups and provide support to other working groups.
• Represent Hydrogen Europe externally, developing partnership with other like-minded stakeholders, participating and speaking at external events.
• Prepare briefings and documents for a variety of purposes/audiences.

Requirements:

• Relevant university or advanced degree: European Affairs, Political Economy, International Relations, European law, Public Administration, Energy management, etc.
• Minimum 3 years’ work experience in European affairs; knowledge and strong interest in the mobility and industrial & sustainable policy sector with a passion for hydrogen is a plus.
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of other European languages is an asset.
• Solid understanding of EU institutions and their workings as well as understanding of the current situation related to politics, economics and policy related to energy and climate.
• Experience in handling EU dossiers.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Accuracy, attention to detail.
• Meeting deadlines and providing a high-quality service, even when working under pressure.
• Flexible, reliable, good team player with positive can-do attitude.

Skills: 

• Solid organisational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple issues and tight deadlines.
• Excellent written, communication and analytical skills.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge and capability with Microsoft Office such as power points, word and excel.

What we offer: 

• We offer a competitive remuneration package with extra-legal benefits
• International and dynamic team.
• Flexible working environment.
• Great opportunity to learn about the non-profit management, partner and membership management and the hydrogen sector.

Start: As soon as possible

How to apply?

• Please fill in the application form below and include “Policy Officer” with your first name and surname in the subject line.
• Your application must include: a one-page (maximum) motivation letter, a CV, and a proof of your right to live and work in Belgium. Please do not send anything else.
• Visa/work permit requirements: candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Belgium and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in Belgium.
• Application must be submitted no later than 30.09.2025 at 23:55 CET.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Interviews will be held on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the deadline.

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the selection process and is deleted once the process has ended. For more detailed info please see at https://hydrogeneurope.eu/privacy-policy/

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