ChargeUp Europe is hiring a Secretary General

About ChargeUp Europe

ChargeUp Europe is the voice of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure industry in Europe representing the interests of charge point operators, e-mobility service providers, hardware and software manufacturers at EU level. It is actively engaged in different EU policy and regulatory processes impacting the roll out of EV charging infrastructure. First launched as an informal alliance in March 2020, ChargeUp Europe became a formal association at the start of 2021 under Belgian law. Currently the association counts 20 full industry members.

About this role

ChargeUp Europe is looking to recruit a Secretary General to meet the needs of its growing membership. The Secretary General would be supported by the current Secretariat team and work closely with the ChargeUp Europe Board and the chairs of the association’s Management, Policy and Communications Committees. Whilst this is a new role, its embedded in an existing experienced secretariat team, and established organisational structure. It is a full-time position.

The selected candidate would be responsible for:

•       Overall coordination of all ChargeUp Europe external activity

•       Representing the association externally towards policy makers and stakeholders

•       Acting as main point of contact for Members

•       Driving new member acquisition

•       Overseeing delivery of the association’s work programme

•       Preparing meetings of the Board of Directors and General Assembly

•       Preparing Management Committee meetings

•       Overseeing the development and deployment of ChargeUp Europe policy positions and communications content

Experience and skills we are looking for in this role include:

•        At least 10 years working experience in roles relevant to this position

•        Leadership experience in trade associations and/or knowledge of electromobility or electric vehicle charging infrastructure sector

•        Deep knowledge of EU policy making processes

•        Strategic thinker, problem solver and active go getter in one. Humour being a plus

•        Experience in running advocacy campaigns

•        A strong network among EU policy makers and relevant stakeholder communities

•        Strong organisational and management skills

•        Excellent communications skills in written and spoken English, including public speaking

•        Adept at building consensus and finding solutions to complex challenges

•        Flexibility to respond to the evolving needs of a growing organisation

•        Enthusiasm to support this young industry and the roll out of EV charging infrastructure in Europe

•        Based in Brussels

The selected candidate would receive a competitive compensation commensurate with their experience and have the opportunity to work in a motivated, collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment.

If you are interested in this role and fit the above description, please send your CV and cover letter to secretariat@chargeupeurope.eu by Friday 4 March.