Senior Policy Manager, Industrial Innovation

Clean Air Task Force

. Develop and advance practical policy positions supporting industrial decarbonisation and transformation across the EU and its Member States .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeBrussels • BelgiumSenior💰 €108,793 - €130,552 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in European climate policy and industrial decarbonisation, with a strong ability to develop and communicate policy positions effectively. Proven experience in building relationships and coalitions across diverse stakeholders, while managing projects and priorities in a collaborative environment.

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European Climate PolicyIndustrial DecarbonisationPolicy DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementProject Management

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Hard Skills

Policy AnalysisTechnical CommunicationCarbon ManagementElectrificationClean HydrogenEU Emissions Trading SystemEnergy-Intensive Industries KnowledgeLegislative System ExpertiseRelationship BuildingCoalition Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingFollow-ThroughAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeSharePointMicrosoft Teams

Industry Keywords

EU InstitutionsEnvironmental OrganisationsCivil SocietyIndustry RepresentativesPublic SpeakingMedia EngagementPolicy NarrativesTargeted CommunicationsBrussels EngagementFundraising Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and advance practical policy positions supporting industrial decarbonisation and transformation across the EU and its Member States
Build support for CATF’s industrial policy agenda through sustained engagement with EU institutions and national governments, including regular engagement in Brussels
Apply policy knowledge across energy-intensive industries, particularly chemicals, steel, and cement
Connect technical, commercial, and political perspectives to create clear policy narratives and identify practical solutions
Develop productive relationships and coalitions with industry representatives, environmental organisations, policymakers, and other stakeholders
Contribute to policy work involving carbon management, electrification, clean hydrogen, European and global carbon markets, and the EU Emissions Trading System
Represent and communicate CATF’s industrial policy positions through briefings, presentations, public speaking, media engagement, comment letters, fact sheets, press materials, and other targeted communications
Work across CATF’s Industrial Innovation, European Advocacy, Communications, and other program teams to coordinate policy work, support partnerships and fundraising, track progress, and ensure materials receive appropriate technical, legal, and policy review

Requirements

What you’ll need

A graduate degree, or a bachelor’s degree combined with at least eight years of relevant work experience
At least three years of experience working with EU institutions and the European legislative system
Detailed knowledge of or professional experience in European climate policy and industrial decarbonisation
Professional experience within government, industry, civil society, or a combination of these environments
Demonstrated ability to develop policy positions and communicate complex technical or policy issues clearly to external audiences
Experience building relationships and working collaboratively with policymakers, industry, civil society organisations, and internal subject-matter experts
Ability to manage projects and competing priorities within a collaborative environment while maintaining consistent follow-through and high-quality work
Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English
Proficiency using Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Teams
Candidates must be authorised to work in their country of residence
CATF is not able to sponsor work authorisation for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

A full-time, remote working arrangement within Europe, with a preference for candidates located in Brussels
Benefits and other terms of employment aligned with the employee’s country of employment
Opportunities to work across policy, technology, advocacy, communications, industry, and civil society
A collaborative and intellectually curious culture where diverse perspectives are valued and bold, practical climate solutions are encouraged