Public & Regulatory Affairs Lead – Electricity Marke...

Location: Brussels, Belgium (with some travel required)

Voltalis is a leading innovator in energy optimisation and promoting sustainable energy solutions. Our mission is to balance energy supply and demand, reduce carbon footprints, and enhance energy efficiency for our clients and partners.

Voltalis is the European leader in flexibility services with more than 1,500,000 electric appliances in over 250,000 residential and commercial buildings already equipped to deliver energy savings to its users.

The challenge: to spearhead our advocacy efforts and help shape the future of demand response in Europe.

The Role:

This is a critical role for an individual passionate about energy policy, with a proven track record of building alliances, influencing decision-makers and driving impactful change. You will be responsible for developing and executing VOLTALIS' policy strategy, representing the company at key events, and building strong relationships with European institutions and Benelux stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Policy Strategy & Development:

• In liaison with membership, lead the development and implementation of Voltalis’ policy positions and advocacy strategies, aligning them with the association's overall objectives.
• Monitor, analyse, and interpret EU energy and climate policies, legislation, and regulatory developments relevant to demand response (e.g., Electricity Market Design, Renewable Energy Directive, Energy Efficiency Directive, network codes, state aid guidelines).
• Identify emerging policy opportunities and threats for demand response and develop proactive responses.

Advocacy & Representation:

• Represent Voltalis in meetings with European Commission officials, Members of the European Parliament, Council working groups, national regulators, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Draft and present policy papers, position statements, consultation responses, analytical reports and other advocacy materials.
• Actively participate in relevant industry associations, expert groups, and committees to promote Voltalis’ agenda.
• Organize and contribute to workshops, seminars, and conferences to raise awareness and build consensus around demand response.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Facilitate collaboration and consensus-building among Voltalis members on policy priorities.
• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships to strengthen Voltalis’ influence.
• Develop strong working relationships with key policymakers, industry representatives, academic experts, think tanks, and civil society organizations.

Communication & Knowledge Sharing:

• Communicate complex policy issues clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Keep Voltalis leadership informed about relevant policy developments and advocacy activities.
• Contribute to Voltalis' public communications, including website content, newsletters, and social media.

Qualifications:

Education: Background in Political Science, Law, Energy Studies, Economics, Electricity Markets or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in EU energy policy, with a strong focus on electricity markets, renewable energy, energy efficiency, or climate policy.
• Demonstrable experience in advocacy, lobbying, or public affairs at the EU level. Strong understanding of EU institutions, legislative processes and regulatory frameworks
• Proven track record of successfully influencing policy outcomes.
• Experience working with or for an industry association, think tank, or a European institution is highly desirable.
• Understanding of electricity markets, demand response technologies, market mechanisms, and regulatory challenges is a significant advantage.

Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and develop clear policy recommendations.
• Proactive, self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a small, dynamic team.
• Strong presentation and public speaking abilities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English & French. Proficiency in Dutch and/or other EU languages is a plus.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.