🚀 Director Government Affairs & Policy, Europe

Electric Hydrogen's mission is to make molecules to decarbonize our world! Our outstanding people are our most important asset and will allow us to deliver hydrogen from renewable electrolysis for heavy industry, at prices below fossil fuels. Help shape Europe's green hydrogen future. At Electric Hydrogen (EH2), we're building electrolyzer systems that will make green hydrogen cost-competitive faster than anyone thought possible. Our mission is simple but bold: make the lowest cost hydrogen for the hardest-to-decarbonize industries—steel, ammonia, refining, fuels—and accelerate the clean energy transition. We're looking for a Director of Government Affairs & Policy, Europe to lead our engagement with policymakers, regulators, and industry coalitions across the EU and member states. Your work will ensure that Europe's leaders understand EH2's unique cost advantage and the urgent opportunity to scale green hydrogen. Responsibilities Develop and implement strategic advocacy plan to drive increased green hydrogen demand Be a thought leader influencing policy makers, academics, industry leaders, and journalists regarding the cost trajectory of green hydrogen based on EH2's cost advanced technology Shape specific policy and regulatory frameworks in Brussels, Germany, France, Spain, UK, and other emerging clean hydrogen economies to enable rapid market growth for green hydrogen technology and projects Build trusted relationships with policy makers, thought leaders, and industry partners at the EU and member state levels Be the voice of EH2 in European industry associations and policy circles Cost effectively manage a growing team of policy consultants and lobbyists Translate complex technical and economic insights into powerful narratives that inspire action Identify policy opportunities and build campaigns to impact industry and company growth in Europe Communicate policy opportunities and outcomes internally, including keeping EH2 sales, marketing, cost estimation, development and leadership teams apprised of legal and policy trends impacting the business Collaborate with EH2's sales and marketing teams to integrate policy initiatives with commercial and marketing objectives Advocate for governmental funding, incentives, and partnerships that support manufacturing, fabrication, export/import, deployment, sales and service objectives Requirements Deep understanding of EU legal structures and member state policy making processes, including the regulation of renewables, electricity, clean hydrogen, and advanced fuels Intimate knowledge of renewable energy and clean hydrogen laws and regulations, including the RFNBO Delegated Act, RED III, and member state transposition of RED III Understanding of renewable, hydrogen, and energy distribution systems, grids, and markets in the EU Familiarity with the key legal and funding mechanisms impacting hydrogen, including EU competition law, state aid rules, and European Hydrogen Bank requirements Knowledge of programs and opportunities at the European Investment Bank and member state export credit agencies Proven experience influencing energy, climate, or industrial policy at EU and member state level Experience with near term demand initiatives impacting sustainable aviation fuel, maritime fuel, transport fuel, and industrial fuel usage Strong network of policymakers and regulators Public affairs experience leading multi-faceted campaigns to influence policy makers and thought leaders Ability to navigate complex policy environments and deliver creative and tangible real-world outcomes Passion for building coalitions and advancing bold ideas that accelerate decarbonization Flexible and collaborative attitude that allows you to adapt to a nascent and rapidly changing market and policy environment Start-up experience preferred What We Offer Work with some of the world's top innovators in hydrogen and clean energy Play a defining role in Europe's green hydrogen story Join a mission-driven company backed by world-class investors and partners Early growth stage company that will give you the opportunity to shape and accelerate emerging decarbonization policy and get in early on unlocking a trillion-dollar market Benefits Equity grant Time off programs $75/month cell phone allowance 4% employer 401(k) match 100% fully paid premiums for employees and their families: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage Discretionary bonus Electric Hydrogen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for all to belong. We encourage you to apply! J-18808-Ljbffr