Transport and Energy Policy Officer

European Consumer Organisation

Hours
37.5 hours per week

Length of contract
12 month

Salary
€3,811 - €4,113 per month

About the Organisation

BEUC collaborates with other international consumer organizations and stakeholders to strengthen consumer advocacy globally. It is also a key player in building a consumer-friendly digital and sustainable economy in Europe. Bureau Européen des Unions de Consommateurs (BEUC), the European Consumer Organisation, is an umbrella group representing consumer organizations across Europe. Founded in 1962, BEUC promotes and defends European consumers' rights by advocating for policies and legislation that improve consumer protection and well-being.

About the role

BEUC – The European Consumer Organisation is looking for a Transport and Energy Policy Officer to reinforce its Sustainability and Energy teams, in particular on files related to car electrification and sustainable housing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor developments on consumer issues in EU policies regarding car-related and housing renovation files (implementation of the EU Automotive Action Plan and European Affordable Housing Plan);
• Support the development and implementation of BEUC’s advocacy work on car-related EU policies and housing renovation at the EU level;
• Prepare responses to consultations, position papers, and technical briefings on these issues;
• Work with BEUC members to identify consumer needs and awareness about car electrification and house renovations, focusing on concrete incentives and initiatives to support consumers in the green transition;
• Provide BEUC members with intelligence, advise them on Transport and Energy topics, and facilitate knowledge sharing among BEUC membership.
• Develop and maintain contacts with EU policy makers and build coalitions with like-minded organisations;
• Represent BEUC in public events and relevant stakeholder groups;
• Duties may evolve according to the development of the team and its activities.

Skills, Competencies & Experience

• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience working on mobility or energy issues at EU level (experience in both areas would be an advantage) in a similar environment (NGO, EU institution, EU trade association, law firm, consultancy, etc.);
• A demonstrable interest in making mobility and energy systems more accessible;
• Knowledge of the EU institutions and the EU legislative process is a must.
• Excellent and fluent communication and presentation skills in English. Proficient knowledge of another EU language is an asset in both written and verbal communication.
• A relationship-builder able to process information quickly to develop knowledge, including new or unfamiliar areas of work;
• A proven ability to understand, appreciate, and explain complex legal and technical questions;
• A highly organised, strategic and independent professional, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously;
• An individual who shares our commitment to an inclusive and diverse team, and our culture of being open-minded, ambitious, respectful, and self-aware;
• Ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds.

Required Qualifications

• A University degree in Law, Political Sciences, Energy Transport-related fields (a specialisation in the transport and energy field advantage)

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Fringe benefits
• Extra-legal paid leave
• Partial homeworking

Working locations

• Remotely working in Brussels, Belgium

How to apply

• Applications for the position should be sent by September 7th, 2025, by e-mail to [email protected] with the subject line "Transport and Energy Policy Officer."
• A curriculum vitae, without photo
• In a separate file, answers to the following questions:
  • Why would you like to work at BEUC? [Briefly explain the main reasons that motivate you to work at BEUC, using a maximum of 250 words.]
  • Why should BEUC appoint you? [Briefly explain the main reasons that motivate you to work at BEUC, using a maximum of 250 words.]
  • What are, according to your analysis, the most important challenges consumers currently face in the car and energy sectors, and how can EU law address such challenges? [Using a maximum of 250 words.]
• Any incomplete application will be disregarded.

Interviews

• Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• The first round of interviews will take place as of September 17th, and the second round as of September 24th, 2025. The expected entry into function is November 2025 at the latest.

Policies

BEUC is an equal opportunity employer, and we believe that diversity is our strength. We encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply and do our best to avoid unconscious bias during the selection process. Please do not include a photo in your CV.

Privacy notice: In line with BEUC’s privacy policy, the personal data we process during hiring processes is only used for the purposes of carrying out the selection process and is deleted once the process has ended. For shortlisted candidates, we may ask for their consent to keep their information for 6 months after the end of the selection process in case other vacancies that could fit their profile open up.

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