Senior Policy Advisor to support its Clean Economy Programme

Senior Policy Advisor, Clean Economy Europe, Brussels

E3G is looking for a Senior Policy Advisor to support its Clean Economy Programme in driving our strategy around industrial decarbonisation and the Emission Trade System (ETS) in Europe. This role is based in E3G’s Brussels office.

Background

E3G is an independent climate change think tank with a global outlook. We are world-leading strategists on the political economy of climate change, dedicated to achieving a safe climate for all.

We work on the frontier of the climate landscape, tackling the barriers and advancing the solutions to a safe climate. Our goal is to translate climate politics, economics and policies into action.

E3G is consistently ranked as one of the top ten most influential environmental think tanks in the world by the University of Pennsylvania’s Global Go To Think Tank Index.

Role

Based in the Clean Economy Team, this Senior Policy Advisor role will play a leading role in E3G’s strategy on accelerating industry decarbonisation and defending the EU ETS at a critical inflection point.

The successful candidate will build out our strategy for defending the ETS, identify priority interventions, and engage our network on this strategy. The role will require a deep understanding of the politics of industrial decarbonisation and a strong coalition-building profile.

The role will require experience working with civil society, government and industry stakeholders, and a good understanding of EU politics and policy processes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead on E3G’s strategy and thought leadership on industrial decarbonisation and defending the EU ETS, working closely with the EU Industry Programme Lead and in collaboration with the wider Clean Economy and EU Politics teams.
• Build E3G’s profile on industry decarbonisation and industrial policy, developing propositions and leading advocacy to strengthen E3G’s network among key decision makers on industry in the EU. 
• Monitor key policy debates and developments in Europe and internationally related to EU ETS and interpreting them in the context of E3G’s work.
• Engage with and help to convene key stakeholder networks and supporting NGOs, businesses and investor groups, as well as managing relationships with these stakeholders.
• Produce internal and external communication materials and undertake short pieces of wider analysis.
• Travel may be required, but we are open to discussing this if this would otherwise become a barrier to your application.

Person Description

You are intellectually curious and enthusiastic about working with others to develop solutions in the transition towards climate neutral and resilient economies. You are committed to high quality outputs even when under pressure and use collaboration to get to better outcomes. You are a creative thinker and able to learn fast. You are able to reflect on your own strengths and weaknesses and work in a team of diverse personalities.  

You are comfortable working on complex research projects and confident in running analytical processes. You will be able to help identify and engage with a range of external stakeholders to understand their perspectives and communicate ideas and findings.  

Experience and skills

The successful candidate will:

• Have a high-quality degree or professional qualification in a relevant area. 
• Have at least five years of relevant professional experience.
• Have a strong background in industrial decarbonisation and industrial policy and an understanding of European climate and energy policy more broadly, knowledge of the EU ETS specifically would be highly desirable. You bring expertise and established networks in at least one of these areas.
• Be adept at communicating clear, accessible research and presenting ideas clearly and credibly with colleagues and contacts.  
• Be a supportive, collaborative, and open colleague and team player. Be used to operating within diverse teams, with a high degree of cultural sensitivity.
• Be well organised and focused on delivering desired outputs, results, and outcomes. 
• Demonstrate a track-record of building new stakeholder relationships and partnerships.
• Be confident influencing decision-makers from government, business, finance and civil society.
• Have very strong written communication skills and impeccable English.

What we offer

• Permanent, full-time position with E3G ASBL (Brussels office).
• Work-life balance. Enjoy a 35-hour workweek with a hybrid work model (teleworking up to 3 days per week on average) flexitime. 
• Compressed hours scheme.
• 25 vacation days + additional leave between Christmas and New Year.
• Additional pension contribution equivalent to 7.5% of gross annual salary.
• Yearly process for remuneration review.
• Mobile phone and contract, lunch and eco vouchers, hospitalisation and travel insurance, travel expense reimbursement (bicycle or public transport).   
• E3G offers a reward and benefits package which compares well with other organisations within our sector. The indicative gross monthly salary range for this position is €3946.80 to €4166.70 for the Brussels office, FTE, dependent on experience and qualifications of the chosen candidate. 

E3G is unable to provide any relocation assistance to candidates who would need to move in order to take up this position. Occasional international travel may be required from time to time.

E3G will require candidates to demonstrate that they have the right to live and work in the jurisdiction in which E3G employs them.

How to apply

Please submit your application in English via this link.

Please include:

• A CV of maximum two pages
• A cover letter of no more than one page outlining why you are applying for this role, previous advocacy experience in relevant fields (e.g. ETS), and/or past experience in running coalitions. Please indicate when you would be able to start and include a hyperlink to a relevant publication you have written as a sample.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 17 May 2026. Interviews are anticipated to take place in the three weeks following the deadline.

Whilst we very much appreciate the time you will have taken with your application, unfortunately due to the level of response we receive we will not be able to reply to every candidate. Therefore, if you have not heard from us with 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful.

E3G values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background. We aim to build an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the populations we support and actively seek applications from those who are marginalized and underrepresented. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.