Public Affairs Director

E-Mobility Europe

About the Organisation

E-Mobility Europe advocates for a successful transition to electric vehicles across Europe, to the benefit of both its people and industries. Our 80+ members include front-running electric vehicle manufacturers, infrastructure providers, fleet operators, supply chain companies, technology companies, and national associations

About the role

E-Mobility Europe, Europe’s e-mobility association, is hiring a driven individual to lead our public affairs activities towards the European institutions, with a core focus on the EU’s 2035 zero-emission car sales goal and related industrial policies. Based in Brussels, we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced public affairs expert to join our team and lead political outreach activities. We offer an attractive working environment in a growing association within a dynamic international team.

Responsibilities

Working in parallel with the Senior Policy Manager + regulatory team and reporting to the Secretary General:

• Define the advocacy strategies for E-Mobility Europe with a core focus on the EU’s 2035 zero-emission car sales goal, plus supply chain industrial policies, setting the overall priorities for the association in terms of its political outreach work
• Represent E-Mobility Europe in high-level meetings in the European institutions and with other stakeholders
• Network, coordinate, and build alliances with external stakeholders, including liaison with other industry partners and NGOs
• Organise and run E-Mobility Europe’s Advocacy Working Group and oversee other related groups, including Chair liaison, sending out documents, managing minutes, and following up on actions.
• Oversee E-Mobility Europe’s political communication, working closely with the association’s Communications and Events Manager, including event organization, media strategy, and other external output
• Activate E-Mobility Europe’s member network – including company champions and national associations – to effectively influence decision makers at the EU and national levels
• Draft and oversee the drafting of position papers, briefings, press releases, and other po
• Support the recruitment of new members
• Any other task deemed necessary to meet objectives as requested by the Secretary General

Skills, Competencies & Experience

• Proven track record, ideally including 8 or more years’ experience in EU policy in Brussels, covering related policy areas
• Proficient public speaker and can express ideas clearly and concisely, both in written and oral forms. You must be fluent in English.
• Establish contacts easily and therefore create relationships with influencers in your daily work to deliver the policy objectives of E-Mobility Europe.
• Demonstrable experience of leading public affairs strategies towards the EU institutions.
• Perfect understanding and knowledge of the EU decision-making process and political dynamics. An understanding of Europe’s automotive and energy sectors and related geopolitics is advantageous.
• If not already a subject expert, you need a keen interest in and an ability to quickly grasp legislative and technical matters related to E-Mobility Europe’s scope of activity
• Experience in the mobility and energy debate in the European context, and worked within a related sector in Brussels.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, Commensurate with experience
• Flexible teleworking is a balance of both office and home working

Working locations

• Remotely working in Brussels, Belgium

How to apply

• Interested candidates should send an email to [email protected] with a CV and cover letter, explaining your positive contribution to E-Mobility Europe's public affairs, and in the subject line "Public Affairs Director" by Monday, 25th August 2025

Interviews

• Please note that interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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