Voltalis

About #LaBonneEnergie Grâce à notre thermostat connecté 100% gratuit, nous permettons aux particuliers et professionnels de piloter leur consommation d'électricité et ainsi de réduire leur facture et leur empreinte carbone, tout en préservant leur confort. Avec plus d'1,5 million de thermostats connectés en Europe (nous sommes présents dans 8 pays) nous accélérons notre développement en France et à l'international ! Notre solution innovante permet également de moduler la consommation en électricité en temps réel. Ainsi lors de pics de consommation, ou lorsque la production d'énergies renouvelables est insuffisante, Voltalis maintient l'équilibre et la sécurité du réseau électrique. Voltalis, c'est 450 collaboratrices et collaborateurs engagés dans la transition énergétique, unis par nos valeurs : innovation, simplicité, solidarité ! Job Description Location: Brussels, Belgium (with some travel required) This is a critical role for an individual passionate about energy policy, with a proven track record of building alliances, influencing decision-makers and driving impactful change. You will be responsible for developing and executing VOLTALIS' policy strategy, representing the company at key events, and building strong relationships with European institutions and Benelux stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Policy Strategy & Development: In liaison with membership, lead the development and implementation of Voltalis’ policy positions and advocacy strategies, aligning them with the association's overall objectives. Monitor, analyse, and interpret EU energy and climate policies, legislation, and regulatory developments relevant to demand response (e.g., Electricity Market Design, Renewable Energy Directive, Energy Efficiency Directive, network codes, state aid guidelines). Identify emerging policy opportunities and threats for demand response and develop proactive responses. Advocacy & Representation: Represent Voltalis in meetings with European Commission officials, Members of the European Parliament, Council working groups, national regulators, and other relevant stakeholders. Draft and present policy papers, position statements, consultation responses, analytical reports and other advocacy materials. Actively participate in relevant industry associations, expert groups, and committees to promote Voltalis’ agenda. Organize and contribute to workshops, seminars, and conferences to raise awareness and build consensus around demand response. Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate collaboration and consensus-building among Voltalis members on policy priorities. Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships to strengthen Voltalis’ influence. Develop strong working relationships with key policymakers, industry representatives, academic experts, think tanks, and civil society organizations. Communication & Knowledge Sharing: Communicate complex policy issues clearly and concisely to diverse audiences. Keep Voltalis leadership informed about relevant policy developments and advocacy activities. Contribute to Voltalis' public communications, including website content, newsletters, and social media. Qualifications: Preferred Experience Education: Background in Political Science, Law, Energy Studies, Economics, Electricity Markets or a related field. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in EU energy policy, with a strong focus on electricity markets, renewable energy, energy efficiency, or climate policy. Demonstrable experience in advocacy, lobbying, or public affairs at the EU level. Strong understanding of EU institutions, legislative processes and regulatory frameworks Proven track record of successfully influencing policy outcomes. Experience working with or for an industry association, think tank, or a European institution is highly desirable. Understanding of electricity markets, demand response technologies, market mechanisms, and regulatory challenges is a significant advantage. Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence diverse stakeholders. Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and develop clear policy recommendations. Proactive, self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a small, dynamic team. Strong presentation and public speaking abilities. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English & French. Proficiency in Dutch and/or other EU languages is a plus. Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Additional Information Contract Type: Full-Time Location: Bruxelles Education Level: Master's Degree Experience: > 7 years Possible full remote

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About </b></h2> <div><p><b>#LaBonneEnergie</b></p> <p>Gr&acirc;ce &agrave; notre thermostat connect&eacute; 100% gratuit, nous permettons aux particuliers et professionnels de <b>piloter leur consommation d'&eacute;lectricit&eacute; et ainsi de r&eacute;duire leur facture et leur empreinte carbone</b>, tout en pr&eacute;servant leur confort.</p> <p>Avec <b>plus d'1,5 million de thermostats connect&eacute;s</b> en Europe (nous sommes pr&eacute;sents dans 8 pays) nous acc&eacute;l&eacute;rons notre d&eacute;veloppement en France et &agrave; l'international !</p> <p>Notre solution innovante permet &eacute;galement de moduler la consommation en &eacute;lectricit&eacute; en temps r&eacute;el. Ainsi lors de pics de consommation, ou lorsque la production d'&eacute;nergies renouvelables est insuffisante, Voltalis <b>maintient l'&eacute;quilibre et la s&eacute;curit&eacute; du r&eacute;seau &eacute;lectrique</b>.</p> <div>Voltalis, c'est <b>450 collaboratrices et collaborateurs engag&eacute;s dans la transition &eacute;nerg&eacute;tique</b>, unis par nos valeurs : innovation, simplicit&eacute;, solidarit&eacute; !</div> </div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description </b></h2> <div><p><b>Location:</b> Brussels, Belgium (with some travel required)</p> <p>This is a critical role for an individual passionate about energy policy, with a proven track record of building alliances, influencing decision-makers and driving impactful change. You will be responsible for <b>developing and executing VOLTALIS' policy strategy, representing the company at key events, and building strong relationships with European institutions and Benelux stakeholders.</b></p> <p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p> <p><b>Policy Strategy &amp; Development:</b></p> <p>In liaison with membership, lead the development and implementation of Voltalis&rsquo; policy positions and advocacy strategies, aligning them with the association's overall objectives.</p> <p>Monitor, analyse, and interpret EU energy and climate policies, legislation, and regulatory developments relevant to demand response (e.g., Electricity Market Design, Renewable Energy Directive, Energy Efficiency Directive, network codes, state aid guidelines).</p> <p>Identify emerging policy opportunities and threats for demand response and develop proactive responses.</p> <p><b>Advocacy &amp; Representation:</b></p> <ul><li><div>Represent Voltalis in meetings with European Commission officials, Members of the European Parliament, Council working groups, national regulators, and other relevant stakeholders.</div></li> <li><div> Draft and present policy papers, position statements, consultation responses, analytical reports and other advocacy materials.</div></li> <li><div> Actively participate in relevant industry associations, expert groups, and committees to promote Voltalis&rsquo; agenda.</div></li> <li><div> Organize and contribute to workshops, seminars, and conferences to raise awareness and build consensus around demand response.</div></li> </ul> <p><b>Stakeholder Engagement:</b></p> <ul><li><div>Facilitate collaboration and consensus-building among Voltalis members on policy priorities.</div></li> <li><div> Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships to strengthen Voltalis&rsquo; influence.</div></li> <li><div> Develop strong working relationships with key policymakers, industry representatives, academic experts, think tanks, and civil society organizations.</div></li> </ul> <p><b>Communication &amp; Knowledge Sharing:</b></p> <ul><li><div>Communicate complex policy issues clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.</div></li> <li><div> Keep Voltalis leadership informed about relevant policy developments and advocacy activities.</div></li> <li><div> Contribute to Voltalis' public communications, including website content, newsletters, and social media.</div></li> </ul> <div><b>Qualifications:</b></div> </div></div></div><div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Preferred Experience </b></h2> <div><p><b>Education:</b> Background in Political Science, Law, Energy Studies, Economics, Electricity Markets or a related field.</p> <p><b>Experience:</b></p> <ul><li><div>Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in EU energy policy, with a strong focus on electricity markets, renewable energy, energy efficiency, or climate policy.</div></li> <li><div> Demonstrable experience in advocacy, lobbying, or public affairs at the EU level. Strong understanding of EU institutions, legislative processes and regulatory frameworks</div></li> <li><div> Proven track record of successfully influencing policy outcomes.</div></li> <li><div> Experience working with or for an industry association, think tank, or a European institution is highly desirable.</div></li> <li><div> Understanding of electricity markets, demand response technologies, market mechanisms, and regulatory challenges is a significant advantage.</div></li> </ul> <p><b>Skills:</b></p> <ul><li><div>Exceptional interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence diverse stakeholders.</div></li> <li><div> Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and develop clear policy recommendations.</div></li> <li><div> Proactive, self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a small, dynamic team.</div></li> <li><div> Strong presentation and public speaking abilities.</div></li> <li><div> Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English &amp; French. Proficiency in Dutch and/or other EU languages is a plus.</div></li> <li><div> Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.</div></li> </ul> </div></div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Information </b></h2><div><ul><li>Contract Type: <b>Full-Time</b> </li><li>Location: <b>Bruxelles </b></li><li>Education Level: <b>Master's Degree</b> </li><li>Experience: <b>&gt; 7 years</b> </li><li><b>Possible full remote</b></li></ul></div></div></div></div>

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Full-time

Brussels

Public & Regulatory Affairs Specialist/advisor/lead – Electricity Markets EU institutions & Benelux

30+ days ago

BE

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