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Europe's leading advocates for clean transport and environment are looking for an exceptional leader to join our team as Senior Director Auto Industry and Batteries. Transport & Environment (T&E) is an independent, non-partisan think tank and NGO working to decarbonize transport. Our vision is a zero-emission mobility system that is affordable and has minimal impacts on our health, climate and the environment. Through our advocacy activities, grounded in authoritative analysis and strong coalitions with business and civil society, we have shaped some of Europe's, and the world's, most important automotive regulations. You will be responsible for defining the organization's strategy for road transport decarbonization. You will develop T&E's strategy on all things automotive with a specific focus on the industry's transformation and battery supply chains. We are looking for an exceptional people leader to build and lead a high-performing team of directors and expert leads, fostering a culture of trust, accountability and ambition. You will create the conditions for individuals and teams to perform at their best, grow as leaders, and maximize the organization's impact. You will report to the Executive Director and join T&E's Senior Management Team (SMT), helping set the organization's overall strategy.
Job Responsibility
Define the organization's strategy for road transport decarbonization
Develop T&E's strategy on all things automotive with a specific focus on the industry's transformation and battery supply chains
Build and lead a high-performing team of directors and expert leads
Develop and drive forward a coherent, high-impact strategy for the transformation of Europe's vehicle industry
Ensure strategies are grounded in robust evidence, analysis and real-world dynamics
Identify emerging political and industrial trends and translate them into strategic opportunities for T&E
Ensure strategies are politically relevant and communicated effectively
Ensure strong delivery against both long-term vision and short-term policy windows
Build and maintain a cohesive, dynamic and high-impact culture
Ensure that advocacy, analysis, communications and partnerships are aligned to maximize impact
Support and develop your staff
Ensure alignment across programmes
Support strategic discussions, horizon scanning and decision-making across T&E's leadership
Contribute to organizational decision-making beyond your immediate cluster
Support the Executive Director in ensuring strong leadership across the organization
Act as one of the key public voices of T&E in high-level events, media, and strategic forums
Build and maintain a strong network of policymakers, industry and civil society leaders
Coordinate and support advocacy efforts especially the European Commission and Parliament, as well as the Member States
Ensure the financial sustainability of the cluster
Lead fundraising efforts
Ensure effective budget management and transparent reporting
Requirements
At least 10 years of relevant professional experience, including experience in senior leadership roles
Proven experience of successful team leadership and management, building high-performing teams
Proven ability to drive fundraising initiatives and oversee financial allocations to large teams to maximize impact
Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills, with the ability to turn vision into results
Proven track record in policy development, and high-level advocacy, ideally with EU institutions
Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: industrial policy, batteries and raw material or automotive
Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into compelling narratives
Ability to critically interrogate analytical outputs and steer strategic research directions
A collaborative, thoughtful and supportive leadership style aligned with T&E's values
What we offer
competitive salary and benefits
lots of flexibility
a great workplace with smart, motivated and fun colleagues
chance to dedicate your energy and brainpower to solving one of humanity's greatest challenges: halting climate change and transforming the road transport industry