Global Director of Policy

pThe Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) Council is a global non-profit organization, with members made up of leading energy companies, LDES technology providers, investors, and end-users. The LDES Council advances the decarbonisation of our world through the acceleration of long-duration energy storage – both power-to-power and power-to-heat solutions
- by developing and advocating for LDES-supportive policy frameworks and by providing member-driven, fact-based guidance and research on the deployment of long-duration energy storage for society's benefit. /ppWe are seeking a Global Director of Policy Markets to lead a high-performing, sustainable global team, and influence policy development in priority regions so that long duration energy storage gets built. The role is responsible for translating organisational strategy into a prioritised workplan, influencing policy and market design, strengthening the investment conditions for deployment, and ensuring the LDES Council’s policy work delivers clear value for members and the broader market. /ppThis position reports to the Chief Executive Officer and is a member of the Executive Team. /ph3Essential Functions /h3pReasonable 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: /pulliLead and develop a geographically distributed Policy Markets team, setting clear priorities, delegating effectively, and supporting collaboration, growth, and sustainable workloads. /liliTranslate the LDES Council’s organisational strategy into a focused Policy Markets workplan, agreeing priority markets and outcomes with members and the CEO and aligning resources and budgets accordingly. /liliLead policy and market development initiatives that enable long duration energy storage procurement, strengthen revenue certainty and bankability, and accelerate deployment across electricity and industrial heat applications. /liliLead the development of evidence-based policy positions, public reports and analysis, guidance, consultations, and other priority outputs focused on achieving defined policy and market outcomes. /liliEngage policymakers, regulators, system operators, customers, investors, and industry partners to influence policy, procurement, market design, and investment frameworks. /liliIdentify key policy, regulatory, and market developments across priority markets and translate them into opportunities, risks, and priorities for the LDES Council and its members. /liliBuild strategic partnerships and coalitions, represent the LDES Council with senior stakeholders and at major external forums, and track progress against meaningful policy and market outcomes. /liliPartner with the Director of Member Services and other departments totranslate policy expertise intomember value, using member feedback and engagement to shape priorities, demonstrate impact, and support retention and growth. /li /ulh3Qualifications /h3pRequired skills and abilities to effectively perform this position include, but are not limited to: /ph3Qualifications /h3ulliDeep knowledge of energy and climate policy, including electricity market design, procurement, and the investment conditions needed to deploy energy infrastructure. /liliStrong track record influencing policy or regulatory outcomes and building coalitions across government, industry, customers, and investors. /liliProven experience leading senior multi-functional teams, setting priorities, and delivering against agreed plans and budgets. /liliStrong strategic judgment, with the ability to translate broad objectives into focused priorities and measurable outcomes. /liliAbility to balance diverse member perspectives while maintaining credible, evidence-based, technology-neutral positions. /liliExcellent communication, stakeholder management, and public speaking skills. /liliAbility to operate effectively across cultures and time zones in a global, remote organization. /liliFluent written and spoken English. /li /ulh3Preferred Qualifications /h3ulliExperience in an industry or trade association, including member engagement and/or business development. /liliFamiliarity with industrial heat decarbonisation andLDES technologies. /liliAdditional major international languages. /li /ulpDon’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. /ph3Location /h3pThis position is remote. Strong preference for someone based in Europe (including the UK). Regular international travel is expected. /ppThe salary for this role is 100,000-130,000 EUR, based on experience, qualifications, and local market factors. /ppThe LDES Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you requ