Head of Unit – Markets, Investments & Customers

Head of Unit – Markets, Investments & Customers

Full-time

EURELECTRIC – Union of the Electricity Industry

Brussels, Belgium

Overall description:

Eurelectric is looking for a head of unit of markets, investments and customers. As Head of Unit, you will manage and develop a skilled and motivated team, steer Eurelectric’s positions on some of the most critical energy dossiers and engage regularly with senior stakeholders. This role offers a high degree of visibility and influence over EU-level electricity market reforms during a critical phase of the energy transition. You will report to the Policy Director, work closely with the Secretary General and become part of the policy leadership team.

Key responsibilities:

1. Leadership & strategy:
   • Lead, inspire and develop a team of policy professionals, setting priorities, objectives and deliverables;
   • Define strategic priorities and steer the unit’s work programme in close coordination with senior management and other policy teams;
   • Contribute to organisational and resource planning and cross-cutting policy initiatives.
2. Policy & advocacy:
   • Translate complex regulatory and technical developments into clear and persuasive policy messages;
   • Shape and drive Eurelectric’s advocacy on key electricity market and investment files including:
     • Electricity market design issues, including wholesale and retail markets, power purchase agreements (PPAs), contracting and capacity mechanisms;
     • Market integration and trading frameworks, supporting the development of a wellfunctioning and integrated European electricity market;
     • Investment frameworks, including sustainable finance, State aid, and regulatory conditions for long-term investment;
     • Customer-related policy, including affordability, consumer engagement, demand-side flexibility, empowerment, and protection.
3. External representation & Member engagement:
   • Represent Eurelectric externally towards EU institutions, regulators, industry partners and international fora;
   • Build trusted relationships with policymakers, regulators, academia and other stakeholders;
   • Chair and steer expert committees on electricity markets, balancing diverse national perspectives and building strong pan European positions.

Requirements and competencies:

• At least 8 years’ professional experience in EU climate & energy policy and/or electricity markets;
• Demonstrated experience in people development, team leadership and stakeholder engagement;
• Proven ability to navigate EU legislative and regulatory processes, influencing policy outcomes;
• Excellent analytical and drafting skills. Proven communicator with experience presenting externally;
• Flexible and resilient mindset with a proactive, team-orientated attitude.

The post is available as soon as possible. Please submit your application, including a CV and motivation letter (quoting “ref. HMIC”) to [email protected] by 18 February.

Attn. Giuseppina Rondinelli, HR Manager, Tel +32(0)471813802.