Head of Policy, Europe

About CDP:  

CDP is a global non-profit that runs the world’s only independent environmental disclosure system. As the founder of environmental reporting, we believe in transparency and the power of data to drive change.

Partnering with leaders in enterprise, capital, policy and science, we surface the information needed to enable Earth-positive decisions. We helped more than 24,800 companies and almost 1,000 cities, states and regions disclose their environmental impacts in 2024. Financial institutions with more than a quarter of the world’s institutional assets use CDP data to help inform investment and lending decisions.

Our team is truly global, united by our shared desire to build a world where people, planet and profit are balanced. Visit cdp.net or follow us @CDP to find out more.

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 CDP’s 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 CDP’s policy objectives in Europe.

What you will do: Strategic Leadership

• Define and implement CDP’s policy strategy for Europe, ensuring alignment with global priorities.

• Develop CDP’s 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.

We're 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 €79,800 - €94,920/year. Final offer amount depends on multiple factors such as candidates experience and expertise, actual contractual hours,geographic location, total compensation, and market data.

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

Before you apply :

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How to apply: 

Please upload your CV in English via the application form.