Head of Policy, Europe

About CDP:

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About the Team:

The Policy Team at CDP interacts with and influences policy and regulation at global regional and national level and facilitates CDP engagement with standards and frameworks and other key organizations in the CDP ecosystem. It formulates oversees and implements CDPs policy program plan.

About this role:

The Head of Policy is a senior policy operator to represent CDP with EU institutions and stakeholders. The contractor will undertake the following activities aligned with CDPs policy objectives in Europe.

What you will do:
Strategic Leadership

Define and implement CDPs policy strategy for Europe ensuring alignment with global priorities.

Develop CDPs positions on key EU regulations and directives (e.g. CSRD CSDDD SFDR EU Deforestation Regulation Green Deal Industrial Plan).

Advise CDP leadership on emerging EU and Member State policy trends.

Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain relationships with EU institutions Member State governments (focus on Germany and France) think tanks and relevant networks.

Represent CDP in policy dialogues consultations and coalition meetings.

Strategic Coordination

Identify opportunities for collaboration under new EU initiatives.

Coordinate with internal teams (Policy Thought Leadership Marketing & Communications Market Relationship Management) to ensure consistent messaging.

Knowledge Leadership and Capacity Building

Share insights on regulatory trends and advocacy techniques with CDP staff.

Provide guidance and support to junior team members.

Internal stakeholders include: Policy Team Thought Leadership Marketing & Communications Europe Market Relationship Management and Capital Markets Signatories.

External stakeholders include: EU institutions Federal and State level policymakers in priority jurisdictions Market Regulators Ministries of Finance Foreign Affairs Environment and Climate Change Economy Development Science Technology and Innovation Coalitions (working groups in the region) and Civil Society.

Were looking for:

Strong stakeholder management.

Deep knowledge of relevant EU institutions.

Listening and empathy.

Expertise on relevant national and regional policy developments.

Structured approach to project management.

Excellent communication style.

Implementation and delivery skills.

Cultural Awareness.

Fluent in English. Proficiency in French German or EU language considered an asset.

Targets:

Deliver a European Policy Strategy Plan within the first month.

Secure at least 5 high-level engagements with EU institutions and Member State policymakers per quarter.

Produce monthly policy trend reports for internal stakeholders.

Ensure CDP representation in minimum 3 key EU policy forums during the contract period.

Develop internal briefing materials on CSRD CSDDD EUDR and other priority regulations.

Working Pattern

Hybrid Model: This role is expected to be 3 days a week.

Minimum 2 days per week in Brussels for stakeholder engagement.

Remaining additional day (up to 1) can flexible and remote focused on internal coordination.

Working Hours: Part-time (approx. 24 hours/week) with flexibility for policy events and meetings.

The FTE salary banding for this role is 79800 - 94920/year. Final offer amount depends on multiple factors such as candidates experience and expertise actual contractual hoursgeographic location total compensation and market data.

This is a fixed term contract role with a duration of up to 24 months based in Brussels.

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Howtoapply:

Please upload your CV in English via the application form.