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Managing Director- Germany

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Transport & Environment

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Germany , Berlin

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Job Description:

Europe's leading clean transport think tank and campaign group, T&E, is looking for a new managing director to lead our German Office. You will continue to build T&E Germany's policy and media profile as one of the leading expert groups on transport and energy, in Germany and the EU. Supported by T&E staff across six European offices and one in Asia, as well as T&E's German member organizations, we are seeking a candidate who can take T&E Deutschland to the next level of political influence.

Job Responsibility:

  • Confidently represent T&E in Germany at the highest political level and across various media channels (print, digital, radio, TV)
  • Inspire, motivate and grow the T&E German team using an inclusive leadership style
  • Maintain an in-depth knowledge of German public policy and the regulatory process
  • Managing the Germany office including operational, financial and HR responsibilities & be part of T&E's management team
  • Coordinate with our members, NGO and business partners in Germany and identify new allies
  • Ensure that T&E Germany is a key player and recognized expert group on policies and regulations that leads to a shift to zero carbon solutions
  • Develop and deliver T&E Germany's national strategy and long term vision on transport decarbonization
  • Build and maintain good contact with policymakers, NGOs, industry, funders, media and other relevant stakeholders
  • Willing to use LinkedIn as an advocacy channel
  • Lead and contribute to T&E's fundraising efforts globally and in Germany

Requirements:

  • Ten years of relevant experience in either transport or advocacy
  • An experienced leader, with a track record of leading and developing successful externally focused teams aligned towards common goals, using an effective coaching and management style
  • A proven ability to cultivate contacts across the democratic political spectrum and build lasting alliances leading to tangible results
  • A strong existing network as well as great networking skills are a must
  • A deep understanding of the German and EU political system and an expert in regulations with capacity for political analysis
  • A deep understanding of T&E's focus areas, knowledge about the transport industry and shift to electric vehicles will be a plus
  • Experience in developing strategies designed to create change in a complex and at times conservative sector
  • familiar with different tactics available to an organization at the intersection of think tank and NGO work to implement strategies (technical & policy analysis, campaigning, media, etc.)
  • Capacity to prioritize among competing issues and deliver on a number of regulatory, management and operational tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to communicate and present complex issues to different audiences
  • Fluent in written and spoken English in addition to German

Nice to have:

knowledge about the transport industry and shift to electric vehicles

What we offer:
  • Monthly mobility budget for personal use
  • BahnCard
  • Modern IT

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 04, 2026

Expiration:
May 17, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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