Senior Policy Manager, Industrial Innovation, Europe

Who We Are

Clean Air Task Force (CATF) is a global nonprofit organisation working to safeguard against the worst impacts of climate change by catalysing the rapid development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies. With 30 years of internationally recognized expertise on climate policy and a fierce commitment to exploring all potential solutions, CATF is a pragmatic, non-ideological advocacy group with the bold ideas needed to address climate change. CATF has offices in Boston, Washington D.C., and Brussels, with staff working virtually around the world.

What You'll Do

CATF's Industrial Innovation Program works to accelerate deep decarbonisation across critical hard-to-abate industrial sectors by connecting technology innovation, policy advocacy, and market development. Its work spans sectors including chemicals, steel, and cement, focused on deploying tangible decarbonisation technologies, such as clean power and heat, hydrogen, and carbon capture and storage.

The Senior Policy Manager will help lead, shape, and advance CATF's industrial decarbonisation and transformation policy work across the European Union and its Member States. The role sits at the intersection of policy development and external advocacy, building thought leadership through translating complex technical and commercial issues into clear policy narratives and building connections among policymakers, industry, civil society, and CATF's technical experts.

This is a broad role for someone who can move between policy substance and external engagement while maintaining a strong foundation in European industrial and climate policy.

Responsibilities

• Policy Development & Analysis – Develop and advance practical policy positions supporting industrial decarbonisation and transformation across the EU and its Member States, applying policy expertise across a broad portfolio of industrial priorities.
• Policy Advocacy & Government Engagement – Build support for CATF's industrial policy agenda through sustained engagement with EU institutions and national governments, including regular engagement in Brussels.
• Industrial Sector Expertise – Apply policy knowledge across energy-intensive industries, with particular attention to chemicals, steel, and cement, while adapting to emerging program and policy needs.
• Technical-to-Policy Translation – Connect technical, commercial, and political perspectives to create clear policy narratives, identify practical solutions, and help diverse audiences understand complex industrial decarbonisation issues.
• Relationship Building & Influence – Develop productive relationships and coalitions with industry representatives, environmental organisations, policymakers, and other stakeholders to strengthen policy development and advocacy.
• Carbon Markets & Technology Policy – Contribute to policy work involving carbon management, electrification, clean hydrogen, European and global carbon markets, and related instruments such as the EU Emissions Trading System.
• Thought Leadership & Communications – 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.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Program Delivery – 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.

What You'll Bring

You can work across technical and external policy environments, turning complex information into practical positions and persuasive narratives. You bring sound judgment, strong follow-through, and the ability to build trusted relationships while balancing multiple policy priorities.

The scope of this position is intentionally broad. Success will depend on the ability to apply relevant experience across sectors and policy files rather than specialising in only one area.

Required Experience

• 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, along with proficiency using Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Teams.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with policy affecting chemicals, steel, cement, or other energy-intensive industrial sectors.
• Knowledge of European carbon markets, the EU Emissions Trading System, carbon management, electrification, clean hydrogen, or related industrial decarbonisation pathways.
• Experience working in a European climate-focused nonprofit organisation or within the European industrial or energy sectors.
• An established professional network in Brussels or demonstrated experience building relationships with Brussels-based institutions and industry stakeholders.
• Familiarity with CATF's program areas.
• Additional European language skills.

What We Provide

This is an opportunity to shape practical European policies that can accelerate the decarbonisation and transformation of some of the economy's most challenging industrial sectors.

• A mission-driven role supporting industrial decarbonisation and climate policy across Europe.
• 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.
• 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.

The role requires regular engagement in Brussels. Candidates must be authorised to work in their country of residence. CATF is not able to sponsor work authorisation for this position.

Compensation & Pay Transparency

CATF believes candidates should have clear information about compensation so they can make informed decisions about opportunities with us. Because our team works across multiple countries, compensation is structured using CATF's established salary ranges for the role and country of employment.

For candidates employed in Belgium, the expected base salary range for this position is:

Belgium: €108,793–€130,552 per year

Candidates considered for employment in another eligible European country will be provided with the applicable CATF salary range for their country of employment. Country-specific compensation information will be shared before the interview process in accordance with CATF's commitment to pay transparency.

Actual compensation will be determined using relevant, job-related factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, role scope, internal equity, and country of employment. Benefits and other terms of employment will be based on the applicable country of employment and employing arrangement.

Ready to Apply?

If you've made it this far, you should go ahead and apply.

You don't need to meet every requirement to be a strong candidate. If this role aligns with how you like to work and the kind of impact you want to have, we encourage you to submit your application.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Clean Air Task Force is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.