Director- Germany

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? Role: Director- Germany

? Location: Berlin

? Deadline for applications: 06/09/2026, at midnight

Job Description

Europe's leading advocates for clean transport and energy, T&E is looking for a director to lead our German Office. You will continue to build T&E Germany’s policy and media profile as one of the leading expert groups on transport and energy, in Germany and the EU. Supported by T&E staff across six European offices and one in Asia, as well as T&E’s German member organizations, we are seeking a candidate who can take T&E Deutschland to the next level of political influence.

Purpose of the Role

The overall aim of the role is to lead T&E’s national office in Berlin and work with our members, industry and other allies to decarbonize the transport sector in Germany by accelerating the shift to zero emission transport solutions. A key priority will be to build stronger alliances between policy experts, policymakers, progressive industries, and the environmental sector. Unexpected coalitions will be needed to accelerate the change required to meet the climate emergency. As T&E Germany Director, you will need to play a leading role in identifying and establishing those alliances.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Confidently represent T&E in Germany at the highest political level and across various media channels (print, digital, radio, TV).
• Inspire, motivate and grow the T&E German team using an inclusive leadership style.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of German public policy and the regulatory process, with a focus on regulations that accelerate the shift to zero emission mobility.
• Managing the Germany office including operational, financial and HR responsibilities & be part of T&E's management team.
• Coordinate with our members, NGO and business partners in Germany and identify new allies that can help us reach our goals.
• Ensure that T&E Germany is a key player and recognised expert group on policies and regulations that leads to a shift to zero carbon solutions.
• Develop and deliver T&E Germany’s national strategy and long term vision on transport decarbonisation aligned with T&E’s overarching goals.
• Build and maintain good contact with policymakers, NGOs, industry, funders, media and other relevant stakeholders with focus on building strong coalitions.
• Willing to use LinkedIn as an advocacy channel and to become a leading voice on T&E’s topics in the German market.
• Lead and contribute to T&E’s fundraising efforts globally and in Germany, with a particular focus on growing T&E’s access to funding in Germany.

The successful candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Ten years of relevant experience in either transport or advocacy - ideal candidates have both or will convince us they can learn the other skill very quickly.
• An experienced leader, with a track record of leading and developing successful externally focused teams aligned towards common goals, using an effective coaching and management style.
• A proven ability to cultivate contacts across the democratic political spectrum and build lasting alliances leading to tangible results. A strong existing network as well as great networking skills are a must.
• A deep understanding of the German and EU political system and an expert in regulations with capacity for political analysis.
• A deep understanding of T&E’s focus areas, knowledge about the transport industry and shift to electric vehicles will be a plus.
• Experience in developing strategies designed to create change in a complex and at times conservative sector; familiar with different tactics available to an organisation at the intersection of think tank and NGO work to implement strategies (technical & policy analysis, campaigning, media, etc.)
• Capacity to prioritize among competing issues and deliver on a number of regulatory, management and operational tasks simultaneously
• Ability to communicate and present complex issues to different audiences
• Fluent in written and spoken English in addition to German.

The position will be primarily based in our Berlin office at Anhalter Bahnhof, with the opportunity for home working, and would also involve some travel to key EU capitals, mostly Brussels. T&E offers a competitive salary in line with your experience, expertise and exceptional flexibility. Equally importantly, if you join T&E you’ll have the opportunity to devote your professional energy and creativity to the resolution of one of humankind's greatest challenges.

What do we offer?

• Position Type: Full-time, permanent contract
• Compensation: Competitive
• Monthly mobility budget for personal use
• BahnCard
• Modern IT
• Location: Berlin

Application process

Deadline for applications: September 6th 2026, at midnight.

If you are interested in this work opportunity, you should send a CV and a cover letter detailing your motivation to work at T&E and highlighting examples of how you meet the job specifications – 500 words max.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, we are only able to contact those who have been shortlisted. Only applicants with an existing right to work within the EU will be considered. Great organizations are built on great people. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to build a diverse and inclusive workforce at T&E.

About T&E

Transport and Environment (T&E) was created 30 years ago and is Europe’s leading clean transport campaign group. We combine the power of robust, science-based evidence and a deep understanding of transport with powerful communications and impactful advocacy. Our staff in Brussels, Rome, Madrid, Paris, Berlin, Warsaw, London and across Asia Pacific collaborate with our 60 national member and supporter organizations to drive global policy change in the transport and energy sectors. All together our members and supporters represent more than 3.5 million people.