Renewable Energy Programme Manager

Climate Action Network Europe

Salary
€3,862 - €5,314 per month

About the Organisation

Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe is Europe’s leading NGO coalition fighting dangerous climate change. We are a unique network in which environmental and development organisations work together to issue joint lobby campaigns and maximise their impact. With over 200 member organisations active in 40 European countries, representing over 1,700 NGOs and more than 40 million citizens, CAN Europe promotes sustainable climate, energy, and development policies throughout Europe.

CAN Europe members work to achieve this goal through joint actions, information exchange, and the coordinated development of NGO strategy on international, regional, and national climate issues. CAN Europe members place a high priority on both a healthy environment and development that “meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” (Brundtland Commission). CAN Europe’s vision is to protect the atmosphere while allowing for sustainable and equitable development worldwide.

About the role

We're currently seeking a committed and motivated individual with demonstrated experience in renewable energy to drive CAN Europe’s efforts for a fast and fair renewable energy transition, leading our renewable energy team to deliver a 100% renewable energy system for a climate-neutral Europe.

As a leader, you will directly manage CAN Europe’s renewable energy sub-team as part of the Energy team and lead on designing and delivering high-impact advocacy and campaigns. Your leadership will influence EU renewable energy policy, coordinate our network’s advocacy across 40+ countries, and shape high-level political strategies to advance a fast and fair renewable energy transition.

This position will focus on leading the renewable energy sub-team in designing and delivering high-impact advocacy and campaigns, building strong alliances, spearheading fundraising efforts, and advising the Head of Energy on strategic priorities to drive a fast and fair transition to a 100% renewable energy system for a climate-neutral Europe.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Coordination (40%):

• Lead political advocacy and campaign coordination to achieve a 100% renewable energy system in Europe.
• Identify and develop work in emerging renewable energy priority areas to strengthen CAN Europe’s impact.
• Provide strategic direction and input for briefings, position papers, and communication tools under the 100% Renewable Europe campaign.
• Coordinate renewable energy initiatives across the renewable energy team, broader energy team, and wider CAN Europe network.
• Engage and mobilise CAN Europe members and partners, ensuring their voices and inputs are integrated into broader strategies and initiatives.

Team Management & Planning (20%):

• Line manages members of the Renewable Energy subteam, providing guidance, setting objectives, and supporting professional and personal growth.
• Foster a collaborative, trusted, and supportive work environment.
• Participate in regular meetings with other line managers to address cross-cutting organisational issues.

Fundraising & Reporting (20%):

• Lead fundraising efforts for renewable energy and contribute to organisational fundraising initiatives.
• Ensure resources are used effectively in line with strategic objectives and funder requirements.
• Lead on renewable energy-related reporting for internal systems, projects, and grants.

Representation & Stakeholder Engagement (10%):

• Represent CAN Europe in high-level meetings, panels, and strategic forums.
• Build, foster, and maintain relationships with funders, policy makers, industry experts, partner organisations, and allies.

Internal Collaboration & Support (10%):

• Participate in organisational processes and team-wide initiatives, including General Assemblies.
• Support joint events and network-wide efforts.
• Serve as back-up for colleagues as agreed with the Head of Energy and policy team members.

Skills, Competencies & Experience

Required:

• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, including 3+ years in senior policy, advocacy, or programme leadership roles in the renewable energy field.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering successful advocacy strategies and campaigns in the renewable energy or broader energy field.
• Strong track record in strategic planning, representation, and coordination.
• In-depth knowledge of EU institutions and energy policy processes, including practical experience of policy processes relating to renewable energy or energy policy.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, including funders and decision makers.
• Excellent level of written and spoken English.
• Outstanding communication, networking, and public speaking skills.
• High level of motivation and ability to coordinate the achievement of complex objectives within deadlines.
• Exceptional people management skills with experience in performance management, team development, and conflict resolution.

Other Desirable Qualities:

• Demonstrated alignment with the mission, the modes of action, and the values of CAN Europe.
• Experience in managing/working with teams in multicultural, multilingual environments.
• Experience of working with networks of NGOs, philanthropy, EU institutions, or industry/business associations across Europe in the climate and energy fields.
• Deep understanding of just energy transition and social fairness considerations in the renewable energy transition.
• Experience or knowledge on EU electricity market design, large-scale renewables permitting, electrification, and offshore wind.

Compensation & Benefits

• Flexible working and the possibility of teleworking.
• Meal vouchers (€7 per day)
• Transport costs; eco-vouchers (€250.00 per year)
• Sport and culture vouchers (€100.00 per year)
• Phone allowance (€39.00 per month), work computer.
• In addition to remuneration, CAN Europe is also invested in offering its employees professional development, career progression and networking opportunities.

Working locations

• Remotely working in Brussels, Belgium

How to apply

• Please submit your CV (without photo) and cover letter (in English) via Online
• Please note that only applications submitted via the official recruitment platform will be taken into consideration. If you have any questions, you can reach out via email at [email protected].

Interviews

• First round interviews: 3rd October 2025
• Second round interviews: 8th October 2025

Policies

We are an open and inclusive, multicultural, multilingual team and explicitly encourage applications from all applicants, independent of their age, ancestry, colour, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. CAN Europe is committed to cultivating a healthy and secure working culture based on care, trust, respect, and learning.

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