Energy & Climate Change Policy Officer
FEATURED JOB Full Time
Energy & Climate Change Policy Officer
Policy
Brussels, Belgium
Position closing date: January 10, 2026
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Eurometaux (European Metals) is looking for an Energy & Climate Change Policy Officer, ideally with 2-5 years of professional experience in climate and energy legislation and/or energy intensive industries, and a strong interest in policy files related to competitiveness of metals industry.
About Eurometaux (European Metals)
Eurometaux (European Metals) is the industry association representing the full non-ferrous metals industry value chain and associated sectors in Europe. We aim to have a policy framework fit to enable the sector to thrive in Europe, while supporting the digital and energy transitions and contributing to the security and defence of Europe.
We work across four key policy areas, with dedicated committees: energy, sustainability, trade and chemicals management. The Energy & Climate Change department leads the advocacy activities on the EU legislation and policies focusing on energy (Electricity Market Design, energy prices, Electrification Action Plan, EU Grids package etc.), climate (Emissions Trading System, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, 2040 target) and state aid and competition policy.
Your Role and Responsibilities
As an Energy & Climate Change Policy Officer with a focus on climate files (Emissions Trading System, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, 2040 target), you’ll contribute to policy analysis and advocacy activities, supporting the organisation’s engagement with EU institutions and other stakeholders. The role combines policy research, drafting, and external liaison responsibilities.
Working together with your departmental team and reporting to the Director of Energy & Climate Change, your responsibilities are:
If Interested, Please Submit The Following Items
Subject: Energy & Climate Change Policy Officer – your family name, first name
Please note that only applications received via the above-mentioned email address will be considered. We’ll review them on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Energy & Climate Change Policy Officer
Policy
Brussels, Belgium
Position closing date: January 10, 2026
Apply now
Eurometaux (European Metals) is looking for an Energy & Climate Change Policy Officer, ideally with 2-5 years of professional experience in climate and energy legislation and/or energy intensive industries, and a strong interest in policy files related to competitiveness of metals industry.
About Eurometaux (European Metals)
Eurometaux (European Metals) is the industry association representing the full non-ferrous metals industry value chain and associated sectors in Europe. We aim to have a policy framework fit to enable the sector to thrive in Europe, while supporting the digital and energy transitions and contributing to the security and defence of Europe.
We work across four key policy areas, with dedicated committees: energy, sustainability, trade and chemicals management. The Energy & Climate Change department leads the advocacy activities on the EU legislation and policies focusing on energy (Electricity Market Design, energy prices, Electrification Action Plan, EU Grids package etc.), climate (Emissions Trading System, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, 2040 target) and state aid and competition policy.
Your Role and Responsibilities
As an Energy & Climate Change Policy Officer with a focus on climate files (Emissions Trading System, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, 2040 target), you’ll contribute to policy analysis and advocacy activities, supporting the organisation’s engagement with EU institutions and other stakeholders. The role combines policy research, drafting, and external liaison responsibilities.
Working together with your departmental team and reporting to the Director of Energy & Climate Change, your responsibilities are:
- Conduct policy research and prepare evidence-based positions
- Support advocacy strategies and represent the organisation in meetings
- Support the operation of your standing committee as required by the Director of department
- Draft and oversee the development of minutes, position papers, briefings, working documents, agendas and other relevant documents
- Engage with stakeholders and external partners and represent the metals industry in external events
- Support the development of presentations and content for events and communications on the policy dossiers under the Energy & Climate Change department’s remit
- Liaise with the members on all your departmental activities and with other departments on cross-departmental policy dossiers
- Any other task deemed necessary to meet your objectives as requested by the Director General.
- Bachelor/master’s degree in law, political science, (energy) economics or engineering. Technical background in engineering/climate is an asset.
- 2–5 years of professional experience in EU policy or advocacy, ideally on climate and energy, raw materials, and/or energy intensive industries.
- Knowledge and strong understanding of EU institutions, their functions and EU decision-making process.
- Ability to translate complex technical information into easy-to-understand policy messages.
- Excellent drafting, problem solving and analytical skills.
- Highly proficient in English; any other languages is a plus.
- A flexible, motivated and solution-oriented team player.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Eligible to work in Belgium.
- An international, dynamic and flexible working environment
- A permanent full-time Belgian contract with a remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
If Interested, Please Submit The Following Items
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae (max 2-sided A4)
- A short cover letter (max 2-sided A4) explaining your motivation for joining our team and how your qualifications and experience align with the qualifications listed above.
Subject: Energy & Climate Change Policy Officer – your family name, first name
Please note that only applications received via the above-mentioned email address will be considered. We’ll review them on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.