Director of Global Policy

il y a 3 jours


Bruxelles, Région de Bruxelles, Belgique Long Duration Energy Storage Council (LDES Council) Temps plein

The Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) Council is a global non-profit organization, with founding members and a Board made up of executives and business leaders from leading energy companies, technology providers, investors, and end-users. The LDES Council advances the decarbonization of our world through the acceleration of long-duration energy storage by providing member-driven, fact-based guidance and research on the deployment of long-duration energy storage for society's benefit. 

Launched on November 4, 2021 at COP26, the LDES Council is rapidly growing and has established itself as a catalyst in driving global dialogues on long duration storage by providing fact-based guidance and information drawn from members' expertise. 

We are seeking a Global Director of Policy & Markets to join our team and support our rapid growth. This position will lead the Policy & Markets team to deliver world class policy analysis and advocacy to advance the deployment of LDES. This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer. 

Essential Functions 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential job functions for this position include, but are not limited to: 

  • Build and lead the LDES Council's global Policy & Markets team, including developing the team's strategy, identifying priority markets, and driving the stakeholder engagement strategy.     
  • Develop policy guidance and advocate for the advancement and adoption of LDES technologies.  
  • Represent the LDES Council with senior stakeholders, at events and conferences, and in the media. 
  • Manage delivery of reports, responses to consultations and other essential outputs to deliver positive change in policy and market frameworks as they relate to LDES. 
  • Build and strengthen existing and new partner networks and strategic partnerships. 
  • Maintain extensive familiarity with energy, investment, and corporate regulations to advise relevant team members, partners, etc. 
  • Lead engagement with members on global policy issues. 
  • Secure new members for the LDES Council and support member retention. 

Qualifications

Required skills and abilities to effectively perform this position include, but are not limited to: 

  • Demonstrated expert knowledge of global energy and climate policy, including an understanding of the role of energy storage. 
  • A strong track record leading policy teams to deliver change, ideally in the energy sector. 
  • Proven leadership & management experience and skills. 
  • Excellent communication, public speaking, and media engagement skills. 
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines. 
  • Fluent in written and spoken English. 
  • Ability to work with a wide range of cultures across different time zones. 
  • Willingness to undertake frequent international travel. 

Preferred qualifications 

  • Experience in industry/trade associations, ideally including business development/member recruitment. 
  • Experience working in teams (including remote working) across multiple time zones. 
  • Additional major international languages. 

Don't meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.  

Location 

This position is remote. Strong preference for someone based in Europe (including the UK). 

Application Process 

Please submit your current CV (max. 2 pages) and a short cover letter outlining your motivation and vision for the role to careers@ldescouncil.com using "Recruiting: Global Director of Policy and Markets" as the email subject line. 

The LDES Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please email careers@ldescouncil.com with your request. 

Working at the LDES Council 

This is a full-time position and the LDES Council offers the following benefits: 

  • Full time, permanent, salaried, benefits-eligible, exempt status 
  • Remote, collaborative culture 
  • Healthcare provided by LDES Council for individual, including medical, dental, vision insurance; family insurance available 
  • 401k contribution with matching contributions 
  • Flexible paid time off, including your birthday 
  • Paid parental leave 
  • Technology stipend for home office 
  • Global travel opportunities (conferences, team building, meetings) 


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