Hiring Now! Senior Policy Officer

Hiring Now! Senior Policy Officer

Senior Policy Officer - Energy & Technical Affairs

Brussels | Full-time

About Liquid Gas Europe

Liquid Gas Europe is the Brussels-based association representing the liquid gas industry at the EU level. We advocate for a technology-neutral, pragmatic and socially balanced energy transition, promoting renewable liquid gases including bioLPG and rDME. As a small but influential association, we work closely with EU institutions, national associations and industry stakeholders.

Position Overview

Liquid Gas Europe is seeking a Senior Policy Officer (7-10 years of experience) to lead and manage key EU energy policy files with a strong technical and regulatory dimension.

This is a hands-on role combining strategic policy development and operational execution. The successful candidate will take ownership of priority legislative files and play a central role in shaping and implementing the association's advocacy strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Policy Leadership and Ownership

• Lead priority EU legislative files (e.g. ETS II, Energy Taxation Directive, Renewable Energy Directive, Clean Industrial Deal and related initiatives).
• Monitor, analyse and assess regulatory developments affecting LPG, bioLPG and renewable liquid gases.
• Translate technical and regulatory developments into clear advocacy positions.
• Draft position papers, consultation responses, briefings and speaking points.

Technical and Regulatory Analysis

• Analyse delegated acts, implementing regulations and impact assessments.
• Work closely with member companies and technical experts to structure and consolidate input.
• Develop clear regulatory mapping and risk assessments.
• Ensure technical robustness and consistency in all policy outputs.

Member and Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead and coordinate policy working groups.
• Represent Liquid Gas Europe in EU stakeholder platforms, coalitions and meetings with EU institutions.
• Maintain structured follow-up and stakeholder tracking.

Organisational Contribution

• Contribute to strategic planning of advocacy priorities.
• Develop internal tracking tools and structured file management.
• Support the General Manager in preparing Board materials and high-level briefings.

Profile

Experience

• 7-10 years of relevant experience in EU energy policy (association, consultancy, EU institution, industry or regulatory environment).
• Demonstrated experience working on complex EU legislative files.
• Strong understanding of EU decision-making processes.

Technical Competence

• Solid regulatory literacy (ETS, RED, taxation, emissions accounting, state aid or related fields).
• Ability to understand and assess technical input from industry.
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills.

Personal Competencies

• Highly organised and structured working style.
• Ability to prioritise in a fast-moving environment.
• Autonomous and comfortable working in a small team.
• Clear and concise drafting skills.
• Calm, reliable and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to combine strategic thinking with operational execution.

What We Offer

• High level of ownership and responsibility.
• Direct exposure to EU policymakers and industry leaders.
• Opportunity to shape EU energy policy in a dynamic regulatory environment.
• A small, agile team with strong external visibility.
• Competitive salary aligned with experience.

Application Process

Interested candidates should send a CV and a short motivation letter to [email protected]