Senior Policy Manager, Industrial Innovation, Europe

About the role

Clean Air Task Force seeks a Senior Policy Manager to lead and shape industrial decarbonisation policy across the EU and its Member States. The role bridges policy development and external advocacy, translating technical and commercial issues into clear policy narratives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and advance practical policy positions for industrial decarbonisation across the EU.
• Engage regularly with EU institutions and national governments to build support for CATF’s agenda.
• Apply policy expertise to energy‑intensive sectors such as chemicals, steel, and cement.
• Translate technical, commercial and political perspectives into clear policy narratives.
• Build coalitions with industry, environmental groups, policymakers and internal experts.
• Contribute to work on carbon markets, clean hydrogen, electrification and the EU ETS.
• Represent CATF through briefings, presentations, media engagement and written communications.
• Collaborate across Industrial Innovation, European Advocacy, Communications and other teams.

Required profile

• Graduate degree or bachelor’s plus at least eight years of relevant experience.
• Minimum three years working with EU institutions and the European legislative system.
• Deep knowledge of European climate policy and industrial decarbonisation.
• Experience in government, industry, civil society or a mix of these.
• Proven ability to develop policy positions and communicate complex issues clearly.
• Strong relationship‑building and project‑management skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office
• SharePoint
• Microsoft Teams

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape European policies that accelerate industrial decarbonisation.
• Mission‑driven role with cross‑functional collaboration across policy, technology, advocacy and communications.
• Collaborative, intellectually curious culture valuing diverse perspectives.
• Full‑time remote work within Europe, preferably based in Brussels.
• Benefits and employment terms aligned with the employee’s country of residence.