Policy Advisor, Trade & Climate, Clean Economy, Brussels

POLICY ADVISOR, TRADE & CLIMATE, CLEAN ECONOMY, BRUSSELS

E3G is looking for a Policy Advisor to develop our work on the intersection between trade and climate policy in the EU. The role will be based in E3G’s Brussels office. 

Who we are

E3G is an independent think tank with a global outlook. We are world leading strategists on the political economy of climate change, dedicated to achieving a safe climate for all. We work on the frontier of the climate landscape, tackling the barriers and advancing the solutions to a safe climate. Our goal is to translate climate politics, economics and policies into action. We pride ourselves on bringing independence to an extremely polarised discussion and holding policy makers to account on their promises. E3G is consistently ranked as one of the top ten most influential environmental think tanks in the world by the University of Pennsylvania’s Global Go To Think Tank Index. 

E3G offers a dynamic and fast paced working environment that will value your insight, initiative and collaboration wherever you are in the organisation. 

Overview

Based in the Industry Transition and Trade team, this Policy Advisor role will contribute to developing and delivering E3G’s work to drive climate action through trade, focusing on the intersection of these policy areas in the EU and international context. The role will combine thought leadership with political analysis and policy advocacy. 

The successful candidate will help to develop our strategy, identify priority interventions, and strengthen E3G’s trade network in Brussels. The role will require a deep understanding of the connections between trade and climate policy and a strong interest in the cross-cutting institutions and policies needed to deliver a climate-neutral European economy.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver E3G thought leadership on better aligning trade policy with climate ambition in the EU and internationally.

• Track developments in EU trade policy, including trade partner relationships, to evaluate the implications for climate politics and wider E3G priorities.

• Develop E3G’s position as a voice in conversations on trade and climate policy, including growing E3G’s trade networks in the EU and internationally.

• Engage with and help to convene key stakeholder networks and supporting NGOs, businesses and investor groups to deliver greater impact, as well as managing relationships with these stakeholders.

• Produce and project manage internal and external communications materials and undertake short pieces of wider analysis to support E3G’s trade priorities.

• Some international travel will be required, but we are open to discussing this if this would otherwise become a barrier to your application.

Profile and requirements

You are intellectually curious and enthusiastic about working with others to develop solutions in the transition towards climate neutral and resilient economies. You are committed to high quality outputs, even when under pressure, and use collaboration to achieve better outcomes. You are a creative thinker and able to learn fast. You are able to reflect on your own strengths and weaknesses and work in a team of diverse personalities. You are comfortable working on complex research projects and confident in running analytical processes. You can identify and engage with a range of external stakeholders to understand their perspectives and communicate ideas and findings. 

Experience and skills

The successful candidate will have: 

• A high-quality degree or professional qualification in a relevant area.

• A strong background in trade politics and policy with at least three years of relevant professional experience.

• The ability to communicate clear, accessible research and present ideas with credibility to colleagues and external contacts.  

• Adherence to E3G’s organisational values, and a commitment to being a supportive & collaborative colleague, able to operate within diverse teams and with a high degree of cultural sensitivity. 
• The right to work in the EU – E3G does not provide relocation or visa support.

What We Offer

• Permanent contract.

• Work-life balance. Enjoy a 35-hour work week with a hybrid work model.   

• 25 vacation days + additional leave between Christmas and New Year.   

• Additional employer pension contribution plan.   

• Mobile phone and mobile phone contract.   
• Hospitalisation and travel insurance.
• E-lunch pass for each worked day.
• Compensation for public transport or a bike allowance, whichever you choose.
• Ecochèques of a maximum annual value of 250€. 

• Yearly process for remuneration review.

• A gross monthly salary between €3,274 - €3,412, depending on the candidate’s professional experience and skills.

• You will be integrated in a dynamic organisation working to deliver climate safety for all, surrounded by friendly experts working on energy, buildings, industry decarbonation, finance, foreign policy, and more.  

How to apply

Please include:    

• A CV of no more than two pages    

• A cover letter of no more than one page outlining your motivation to apply and the skills and experience you are bringing to the role, as well as your earliest possible start date.

The deadline for applications is Monday 6th October 2025. A first round of interviews will be conducted in the three weeks following the deadline.  

Whilst we very much appreciate the time you will have taken with your application, unfortunately due to the level of response we receive we will not be able to reply to every candidate. Therefore, if you have not heard from us with 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful.

E3G values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background. We aim to build an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the populations we support and actively seek applications from those who are marginalized and underrepresented. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.