Expert on Environmental and Climate Policy

Expert on Environmental and Climate Policy

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Job title

Expert on Environmental and Climate Policy

Reference number

2025/CA/2/FGIV

Type of contract

Contractual Agent

Function group and grade

FGIV

Place of work

03.10.2025 12:00 (CET)

Be at the heart of Europe’s decision-making
and help shape policies that safeguard our way of life

Join the EPP Group in the European Parliament and contribute to building a stronger and more ambitious Europe. As the largest and oldest political group in the Parliament, we are committed to driving policies that foster innovation, promote sustainable growth, and safeguard citizens’ rights.

We are looking for anExpert on Environmental and Climate Policyto strengthen our work in the Working Group Economy and Environment - ENVI committee. This role is not a standard political adviser position, but a dedicated expert function designed to strengthen the EPP Group’s capacity to analyse, draft, and follow up on environmental and climate-related legislative and policy files in the European Parliament.

This is a unique opportunity to put your expertise in environmental and climate policy at the service of the EPP Group, supporting our Members’ parliamentary work and helping shape Europe’s response to today’s environmental and climate challenges.

Work on some of the most important and cutting-edge legislative files shaping Europe’s digital and innovation agenda.

Contribute to the policy debates that impact the daily lives of 450 million Europeans.

Collaborate in a truly multilingual, multicultural and dynamic environment with colleagues from all across the EU.

Benefit from attractive working conditions, professional development opportunities, and a workplace where diversity and inclusion are actively promoted.

About the EPP Group

The Group of the European People's Party (EPP Group) is the largest and oldest group in the European Parliament. As a centre-right group, the Group is committed to creating a stronger Europe, building on its people and working towards the benefit of all Europeans. It is aiming to reach a more ambitious and a more self-assured Europe where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. In its day-to-day business, the Group and its Members can rely on the multinational secretariat providing high quality political, administrative and technical support.

Department

The Parliamentary Work - Internal Policies Directorate is responsible for assisting MEPs in exercising their parliamentary prerogatives in committees and in plenary sessions. The Directorate coordinates the work of the three standing EPP Working Groups: Legal and Home Affairs, Budget and Structural Policies and Economy and Environment and provides support to the EPP Group's Chief Whip.

The Expert on Environmental and Climate Policyfulfils a supranational function within the EPP Group Secretariat and brings specialised knowledge and high-level expertise to support the Group’s work in this strategic policy area. The Expert will carry out the following functions and duties:

Assisting ENVI Members in their legislative work by providing in-depth expertise, drafting amendments, reports, briefings, and voting lists;

Organising EPP internal coordination and preparatory meetings on legislative work and providing the relevant follow-up;

Ensure strong contact and communication within the Group, with other political groups and other EU institutions as well as with relevant stakeholders and the relevant scientific community in the field of environment and climate policy;

Providing minutes, summaries, analysis, notes, etc. on ENVI-related subjects for rapporteurs, shadows, the coordinator, as well as the Group's hierarchy;

Advising the EPP coordinator in the ENVI committee with specialised input and strategic recommendations;

Supporting negotiations with other political groups by drawing on expert knowledge to strengthen the EPP position.

This position offersan excellent opportunity for motivated candidates tocontribute at the heart of European politics in a complex and stimulating environment. The selected candidate will join a dynamic team, supporting Members on one of the EU’s most important policy areas:environmental and climate legislation.

The role requires strong political awareness, analytical and drafting skills, as well as the ability to work both independently and in close cooperation with colleagues in a multicultural environment. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility, sound judgment, organisational talent, and the ability to manage priorities under pressure. Excellent communication skills, discretion, and a results-oriented mindset are essential.

Proficiency in English and/or French is required, with additional languages considered an asset. Famil