Sustainability Policy & Cloud Compliance Manager

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Location: Brussels (the successful candidate will be expected to relocate or commute daily)

Be part of a mission to build a secure, sustainable, and sovereign European cloud. As Sustainability Policy & Cloud Compliance Manager, you will lead efforts to align cloud infrastructure services with Europe’s climate and regulatory objectives.

Working at the intersection of industry and EU policymaking, you will coordinate sustainability initiatives across a trusted coalition of cloud infrastructure providers, represent their voice in key legislative processes and coordinate existing CISPE certifications to position CISPE as the home for regulatory compliance of cloud providers in Europe.

This is a unique opportunity to drive measurable impact towards climate neutrality in a sector critical to Europe’s digital and economic resilience.

About CISPE

CISPE is the most representative, respected and relevant association for cloud infrastructure providers in Europe. Working for the benefit of cloud vendors and users, it has proven itself a valuable partner to European institutions through the provision of insight and the development of practical tools, frameworks, codes of conduct and guides that help implement EU policy and support industry compliance. CISPE is governed by an exclusively European board that enshrines the power of smaller players while understanding market reality and developing federated, distributed and multi-cloud approaches.

CISPE is co-founder and convener of the Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact (CNDCP), an industry initiative bringing together over 100 data centre operators and 29 trade associations committed to achieving climate neutrality by 2030. Working in close collaboration with the European Commission, the Pact provides expert insights, data, and technical guidance to support the development and implementation of effective environmental policies for the data centre sector. Through dedicated working groups, it offers a platform for addressing energy efficiency, water usage, and circular economy measures, helping to shape future regulations and sustainability standards while reinforcing the sector’s leadership in Europe’s green and digital transition.

About the Role

The Sustainability Policy & Cloud Compliance Manager role covers two separate but closely related areas:

• The management of our climate neutral initiatives (CNDCP, Green Cloud Policy Working Group etc.)
• The coordination of centralised resources and processes for cloud certifications managed by third-party experts and consultants (e.g. GDPR, cybersecurity, fair licensing, sustainability etc.)

The successful candidate will be passionate about environmental and technology issues and demonstrate a track record in project management, policy drafting and engagement with policymakers.

Key Responsibilities

Sustainability & Advocacy:

• Develop and lead awareness-raising and advocacy campaigns that support the inclusion of the CNDCP metrics in procurement frameworks.
• Represent CISPE on sustainability matters with relevant external stakeholders.
• Track and interpret relevant EU legislative and regulatory developments; translate them into actionable guidance for members.
• Draft and contribute to CISPE’s position papers, policy briefs, public statements, and regulatory submissions, ensuring alignment with member interests, CNDCP commitments, and EU sustainability goals.

Certification & Compliance:

• Coordinate the design and execution of compliance frameworks that translate regulatory requirements into actionable internal policies, controls, and reporting systems for cloud providers.
• Oversee the application and evolution of the Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact’s governance framework, including membership, working group procedures, and board coordination.
• Manage external consultants, partners, and internal teams to deliver sustainability and compliance initiatives effectively.
• Coordinate with accredited monitoring bodies and members to streamline CISPE Code of Conduct certification processes, including evidence gathering, gap assessments, and registry updates.
• Supporting tasks and overall project coordination and management.

Skills and Experience

Must have for this role:

• Ability to communicate in at least two European Union languages, including English
• 5+ years of experience working on public policy, compliance or certification
• Understanding of policy procedures and drivers for the European Union institutions
• Team player with project management skills and experience
• Ability to interpret technical requirements, understand complex policies, and demonstrate attention to detail

Good to have for this role:

• Experience in sustainability, energy and environmental policies
• Familiarity with the implementation or oversight of compliance frameworks (privacy, cybersecurity, fair licensing, sustainability etc.)
• Legal training/background
• Understanding of technical requirements for compliance of cloud providers
• Knowledge of the German language

How to Apply

• Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications to info@cispe.cloud, with “Pol&Comp Manager” as the subject line.
• Applications are open until 24 November 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the team.