Senior Director, Europe

Clean Air Task Force (CATF) is a nonprofit organization working to safeguard against the worst impacts of climate change by catalyzing the rapid global development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies. This is accomplished through research and analysis, public advocacy leadership, and partnership with the private sector. CATF is highly respected for its deep expertise and research on energy and industrial systems and potential strategies, technologies, and policies that can radically shrink their impact on the planet’s atmosphere. Our team of experts and advocates (and global network of subject matter experts and civil society partners) put this research and knowledge into action by designing and enacting public policies that drive toward zero emissions. We also support policies and work directly with private industry to innovate in technology to make the path to zero emissions swift and affordable. CATF has offices in Boston, Washington D.C., and Brussels, with staff working virtually around the world.

Lead the Charge for Climate Innovation in Europe

CATF is seeking a Senior Director, Europe, to drive strategic growth and impact across the region.

CATF is a global nonprofit organization working to safeguard against the worst impacts of climate change by catalyzing the rapid development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies. With more than 25 years of internationally recognized expertise on climate policy and a fierce commitment to exploring all potential solutions, CATF is a pragmatic, non-ideological advocacy group with the bold ideas needed to address climate change.

CATF’s effectiveness is rooted in its advocacy, technical expertise, and systems thinking. The Senior Director, Europe, plays a pivotal role in growing, harnessing and enhancing this effectiveness—providing vision, developing strategic and operational plans, and ensuring the organization’s initiatives are driven by focused, impactful action.

Why This Role Matters

Europe has been at the forefront of global climate action, and CATF has been uniquely impactful as a new voice in the region – with ambitions to deepen its influence in the years to come. It has introduced itself as a leading voice for pragmatic climate policy in Europe over the last five years and proven particularly impactful in securing support for expanding the array of available climate solutions, including carbon management technologies, clean hydrogen, nuclear energy, advanced geothermal, and fusion energy, as well as bringing methane management to the forefront.

The Senior Director, Europe serves as an authentic leader by demonstrating the courage to act with clarity and integrity, and a commitment to true climate impact. This leader is attuned to what is happening across the European economic, political and climate landscape, adept at diagnosing challenges and opportunities, and consistently established data- and values-driven responses. Through situational awareness, sound judgement, and the capacity to align CATF’s effort and capabilities with its mission, the Senior Director ensures that advocacy, technical expertise, and systems thinking are channeled into visionary yet practical action for climate progress. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of climate policy in one of the world’s most critical regions to advance lower-emissions energy and climate protection.

As Senior Director, Europe, you will:

• In partnership with the CATF Executive Team, set the vision and lead the development of CATF’s pan-European strategy, aligning regional efforts with CATF’s global strategy and program goals, maintaining a regional, multi-lateral and global perspective.

• In close partnership with development, lead the Region’s fundraising strategy, cultivating key donor relationships and securing critical funding to support organizational goals.

• Serve as the key regional representative within the organization, advocating for regional priorities and collaborating closely with senior leadership to align strategies and resources. Engage collaboratively across the organization during the strategic planning and execution processes.

• Lead and empower a high-performing team of policy experts, manage an efficient resource planning and create space for growth, development, and empowerment.

• Oversee collaboration with government, industry and civil society to advance pragmatic, innovation-forward climate solutions, with the goal of positioning CATF as a trusted and expert partner.

• Represent CATF at the highest levels, engaging with governments, industry leaders, funders, and media.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership: Provide direction, lead the development of, and oversee a pan-European strategy that applies CATF’s pragmatic agenda to Europe’s complex energy and political landscape, and facilitate strategic collaboration across teams and regions.

• Internal representation: Represents the Region within the organization, working closely with senior leadership to ensure alignment between regional needs and overall strategic direction.

• Team leadership, management, and development: Oversee, support, and develop CATF’s European advocacy team and consultant network.

• Thought leadership: Elevate CATF’s voice in the European climate dialogue through fresh research, policy briefs, policy design, media, events, and strategic communications.

• International representation and strategic engagement: represents the organization in high-level international fora, building strategic partnerships, and advancing the organization’s global influence and priorities.

• Policy influence: Enable the building and maintenance of high-level relationships with European institutions, national governments, and key stakeholders.

• Organizational development and Growth: Drive fundraising efforts in Europe, in partnership with development, and help secure sustainable funding for CATF’s European initiatives.

• Resource management: plan and manage budget for European advocacy team and work, aligning resources with highest priority needs.

Who You Are

• A seasoned organizational leader with a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in senior management or leadership roles, combining a broad understanding of the policy landscape and policy change impact, as well as a deep knowledge of European energy and climate policy and private sector dynamics, or, alternatively, experience in a similar sector.

• A strategic thinker and coalition builder with a proven multi-year track record of engaging high-level external stakeholders effectively, including senior government officials, industry executives and influential multi-lateral organizations across Europe and internationally.

• An inspirational and empowering leader with 6+ years of experience directly leading, coaching and developing high-performing, cross-cultural, and geographically dispersed teams. Someone who thrives in dynamic, mission-driven environments, and with experience developing and empowering teams and talent as well as providing organizational and strategic leadership for significant regional or global teams and budgets.

• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.

• Exemplifies CATF ‘s core values:

  • Curious: you are a constant learner, you think outside the box, you demonstrate intellectual creativity, and you are a predisposition for questioning

  • Collaborative: you are humble, you bring others together, you are a self-aware team player

  • Persistent: you are resourceful, tenacious, adaptable, risk-taking, goal-oriented and committed

Join Us

At CATF, you’ll be part of a passionate, global team working to solve the world’s toughest climate challenges. If you’re ready to lead transformative change in Europe, we want to hear from you.

COMPENSATION AND LOCATION

This is a full-time, remote position, flexible within Europe. Frequent travel is required as needed to attend meetings and conferences in Europe, the U.S, and globally.

CATF provides equal employment opportunities.