Deputy Director

Who we are:

Carbon-Free Europe is a transatlantic climate initiative galvanising support for an ambitious decarbonisation agenda that includes every carbon-free technology, including renewables, carbon capture and storage, and nuclear energy. CFE emerged from Third Way’s Climate and Energy programme in the US, where it has a long history of championing clean energy policy to ensure a clean, reliable, secure, and affordable energy system. In Europe, CFE aims to ensure credible decarbonisation trajectories for the EU and Member States to reach net-zero by 2050, in part by helping shape an industrial strategy that ensures EU competitiveness in clean energy manufacturing and expands opportunity for transatlantic cooperation.

Opportunity

The Deputy Director will work closely with Carbon-Free Europe’s EU Director to assess opportunities for CFE to conduct research and advocacy to support technology-inclusive policy at EU and Member State levels. They will follow EU policy developments, develop recommendations for technology-inclusive clean energy policy, write compelling products, and engage with the EU Parliament, Commission, Council, and Member States. They will also represent CFE on a regular basis with key stakeholders, including engaging with the media and expanding our collaboration with likeminded NGOs, academics, and experts. As we grow CFE’s activities and team based in Brussels, we aim for the Deputy Director to step into further leadership roles.

Reports To:

EU Director

Our Culture:

In Carbon-Free Europe’s Culture, we are looking for…

- Self-starters: People who see and seize opportunities, take risks, learn from failure, and will bring a sustained passion for our mission.
- Collaborators: People who work in teams—sharing ideas, brainstorming, co-authoring products, and advancing its shared priorities.
- Creators: People who foster divergent thinking; that aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo. Team members come up with original insights, find unique ways to look at data, and challenge their preconceptions.
- Results-oriented: People who function with an organizational commitment to clear objectives, ambitious timelines, accountability for results, and a focus on impact.
- Respectful: People who embrace the diverse perspectives of everyone and foster the values of diversity, equity, and inclusiveness at all times.

Duties:

As the Deputy Director, a typical day might include…

- Working with the EU Director and Co-Founders to implement CFE’s policy and strategic agenda;
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with EU Institutions, Member State Representatives, and the broader EU policymaking community including NGOs and academics;
- Writing compelling blogs, reports, memos, op-eds and other products that explain CFE’s policy and communications priorities;
- Identifying opportunities for CFE to engage policymakers on technology-inclusive climate policy, whether through research, advocacy, events, or other collaborations;
- Collaborating with the Communications team to identify relevant areas for media coverage and develop communications tools, i.e. press statements and social media content;
- Interpreting CFE analysis and developing EU-specific policy recommendations and messaging;
- Serving as a spokesperson for our ideas to policymakers and those who influence them, including in the press and at regular high-profile public speaking engagements, on multifaceted issues;
- Identifying growth areas for CFE’s activities and providing relevant political and policy assessment to CFE leadership, collaboration partners, and donors;
- Updating CFE’s advisory committee and other stakeholders on CFE’s policy and advocacy activities;
- Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

This might be the job for you, if you…

- Have at least 5 years of relevant experience on EU climate and energy policy (EU Institutional experience is preferred).
- Are excited to work in a dynamic, start-up environment.
- Have extensive knowledge of the EU policy making process and relevant policy areas, including FF55, REPower EU, and the European Green Deal.
- Are interested or have knowledge of transatlantic relations and geopolitical developments between the EU and US.
- Have an ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally in English (Additional EU language competency is preferred).
- Have an extensive network of relevant policymakers and key stakeholders in Brussels and key Member States.
- Have experience in managing a team including oversight and allocation of tasks, prioritization, and facilitating collaboration.
- Are self-starting and able to work independently to identify opportunities.
- Committed to the mission of CFE and growing with the organization.

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