Senior Expert in Flexibility

REScoop.eu

About the Organisation

REScoop.eu is the European federation of energy communities, representing and supporting thousands of energy communities across the EU. The organisation operates in an international and English-speaking working environment, with diverse teams responsible for implementing various projects that deliver the organization’s strategy.

About the role

REScoop.eu is currently looking for a Senior Expert in Flexibility to join its team in Brussels. Flexibility (demand-side management, flexibility markets, smart grids, aggregator roles) is becoming increasingly important in giving citizens an active role in the energy system. As a Senior Expert in Flexibility, you will strengthen the federation as a subject matter expert in this field.

You will guide members, advise policy work, contribute to projects, and develop knowledge, tools, and best practices for energy communities engaged and interested in getting active on the topic. You will report to the Head of Capacity Building.

Responsibilities

• Expanding REScoop.eu's knowledge base on flexibility and energy markets (technical, market-oriented, legal)
• Identifying trends, challenges, and policy developments in flexibility at the EU and Member State level
• Developing clear analyses, memos, and advice on this topic
• Assisting members in establishing flexibility services, smart grid solutions, demand response, and local energy markets
• Organising knowledge sharing through workshops, webinars, peer learning, and best practice exchanges
• Developing tools, manuals, e-learning modules, and standard models for energy communities
• Providing content for EU projects (Horizon, LIFE, etc.)
• Leading or supporting work packages of EU-funded projects related to flexibility and energy markets
• Writing thematic contributions to proposals (technical concepts, use cases, scenarios)
• Representing REScoop.eu in (technical) forums, expert groups, and consortia
• Presenting insights at conferences and events
• Contributing to coalitions such as ETIP SNET, smart grid networks, and flexibility forums.

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

Experience & Knowledge:

• At least 5 years of experience in the role position
• Thorough knowledge of flexibility, demand response, local energy markets, and smart grids
• Understanding of relevant EU legislation
• Technical understanding of data, ICT, metering, aggregator roles, and platforms

Skills:

• Ability to translate complex technical topics into understandable insights
• Strong stakeholder management and networking skills
• Creative and connecting facilitator who can bring together different perspectives
• Project management experience.

Languages:

• Very good knowledge of English (working language)
• Knowledge of other European languages is a plus.

Personal Attributes:

• Believe in citizen energy, sustainability, and democratic decision-making;
• Enjoy working in an international and diverse environment;
• Facilitator of knowledge sharing;
• Work independently and are a true team player.

Required Qualifications

• A master's degree.

Compensation & Benefits

• A meaningful role in a European movement that is shaping the energy transition;
• A dynamic work environment with committed colleagues and members.
• Room for initiative, innovation, and personal growth;
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote working;
• Competitive salary in line with our organizational values and industry standards.

Working locations

• Brussels, Belgium

How to apply

• Send an email to [email protected] with your CV and a cover letter, and in the subject line "Application: Senior Expert Flexibility" by Sunday, 15th February 2026, midnight CET.
• Your application should include your CV in English (max 2 pages), highlighting relevant working experience and a comprehensive cover letter (max 1page) in English explaining your vision of community energy and the role of energy communities in flexibility markets.

Interviews

• Interviews will be conducted in English

Policies

REScoop.eu is an open and inclusive, multilingual team and explicitly encourages 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.

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