Head of Unit - Markets, Investments & Customers

Job 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.