Policy Officer

European Distribution System Operators

About the Organisation

European Distribution System Operators (E.DSO) promotes and enables customers empowerment and the increase in the use of clean energy sources through electrification, the development of smart and digital grid technologies in real-life situations, new market designs and regulation. E.DSO gathers 37 leading electricity distribution system operators (DSOs), including 2 national associations, cooperating to ensure the reliability of Europe’s electricity supply for consumers and enabling their active participation in our energy system. How? By shaping smarter grids for your future.

E.DSO and its members are committed to taking on the huge challenges associated with realising the Energy Union, built on the EU’s ambitious energy, climate, security of supply, jobs and growth objectives. This involves ensuring the reliability and security of Europe’s electricity supply to consumers while enabling them to take a more active part in our energy system. E.DSO focuses on guiding EU research, demonstration and innovation (RD&I), policy and Member State regulation to support smart grids development for a sustainable energy system.

About the role

The European Association of Distribution System Operators (E.DSO) is looking for a new Policy Officer to provide support and develop policy content for the E.DSO Policy & Regulation Committee. Reporting to the Policy Director and working with one other Policy Officer, this role will provide support and carry out the activities related to the Policy & Regulation Committee. We are looking to recruit a talented Policy Officer with a sound knowledge of the EU institutions, their processes, and policies.

The candidate shall have gained first public affairs experience from working in or around the EU institutions, not-for-profit or private sector for at least 2-3 years (energy-related matters are preferable). The candidate should be interested in energy-related issues, particularly on electricity distribution system operators (DSOs). The Policy Officer will complement and support the current work of the policy team.

Responsibilities

Key Duties:

• Press and policy monitoring of energy legislative developments
• Drafting reports of internal and members’ meetings
• Ad hoc support in stakeholder engagement
• Coordination of some internal working groups
• Support in the organisation of internal and external policy events and meetings
• Drafting policy documents

Policy Uptake and Communication:

• Work closely with the policy team and E.DSO members to develop policy briefs, communication and stakeholder engagement tools, policy position papers and statements
• Participate in E.DSO expert groups and report to the Policy Director
• Occasionally represent E.DSO’s positions and concerns to institutions, regulatory agencies, members and partners

Advocacy & Lobbying:

• Focusing on monitoring EU regulatory developments and advising the Policy Director on the best advocacy strategy to support E.DSO actions
• Effective cooperation and coordination with relevant stakeholders, and by developing and leveraging working relationships with the EU Institutions
• Participation in a range of different meetings to actively promote E.DSO policy messages and positions
• Support the Policy Director on development of external advocacy tools and publications, including position papers, as well as internal-external communication materials
• Support the policy team on the advocacy outreach and lobbying campaigns

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

Required:

• A minimum of 3 years post-degree experience (preferably in an association, energy industry)
• Good understanding of the EU regulatory/legislative processes
• Good communication, organisational and networking skills
• Confidence in interacting with colleagues, other associations, industry and authorities
• Experience in using online communication tools
• Ability to multi-task and work independently and as part of a team
• Be a quick learner and motivated to go deeper into issues in view of finding solutions
• Be able to deliver accurate, high-quality work on time and meet deadlines
• Excellent command of spoken and written English
• Commitment to E.DSO’s values and mission

Other Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Good understanding of strategic and regulatory issues in the energy sector, particularly in the area of electricity distribution
• Experience working directly or indirectly with DSOs is a plus
• Highly developed team spirit, sense of responsibility, intellectually curious, ability to take initiative and be proactive
• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills, with ability to tailor messages to different audiences and to speak in public
• Good organisational skills and capacity to prioritise and identify key issues
• Very good analytical skills, and ability to synthesise feedback and make the complex simple
• Excellent drafting skills in English (other languages are a plus)
• An outgoing and dynamic personality
• Good skills with visual, graphics, and video design for communication campaigns are a plus

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree (preferably with some focus in energy or environmental issues or European policy; can be in the context of law or engineering)

Compensation & Benefits

• A friendly and supportive multicultural team
• Opportunities to meet and work with energy representatives and other experts at the EU and international level
• Competitive package with many added benefits
• Flexible working environment with some travel opportunities
• Pleasant office space located near the EU institutions

Working locations

• Brussels, Belgium

How to apply

• To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and CV in English with the subject heading "Policy Officer Application – [Your Surname, Name]" to Charles Esser, Secretary General, at [email protected].
• The closing date is Thursday, 22nd October 2026; however, applications will begin to be reviewed from 8th October 2026.

Policies

E.DSO is an equal-opportunity and family-friendly employer. We encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.

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