Shipping Director

At T&E, we are committed to addressing one of the most pressing issues of our time: the Shipping industry’s impact on our climate. As Europe's leading advocates for clean transport and energy, we work tirelessly to transform the shipping industry towards clean fuels, new technologies, and demand reduction, putting us on a path to cleaner maritime transport. From Europe to the global stage, we are uniting governments, civil society, industry leaders, clean energy/technology developers and other progressive stakeholders to chart a course toward a carbon-free shipping sector. We are now seeking an experienced and visionary Shipping Director to lead our dynamic team. 

We’re looking for someone who is committed to work alongside a team of leading experts to

turn bold ideas into real, lasting change. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of shipping and the planet. As Shipping Director, you will lead our strategic efforts to influence and reshape shipping policies at the European and global levels, accelerating the shift toward sustainable operational practices, energy and technologies. You’ll be leading a growing team of nearly 20 experts in our Brussels and national offices and coordinating the work of our partners at the national and international levels. 

The role will involve:

● Leading T&E’s political strategy, including the EU and the International Maritime Organization (IMO), around shipping’s climate and environmental impact, focusing on sustainable fuels and technologies, carbon pricing, infrastructure deployment and clean vessels deployment.

● Further developing T&E’s advocacy strategy towards high-level EU, IMO and national regulators, politicians, and media, representing T&E at high-level meetings and events.

● Leading a growing team of policy, campaign, and analytical staff, overseeing their work.

professional development and guiding their work to achieve shipping teams and T&E’s priorities.

● Supporting the building and implementation of national strategies in key markets. 

● Leading on fundraising for the team and the organization.

● Overseeing project management and ensuring reporting to funders

● Coordinating policy positions and strategies with other Directors and Senior Directors at T&E.

● Leading and guiding the team in efforts to build partnerships with key industry

players such as fuel suppliers, shipowners, and ports.

● Maintain and grow T&E’s media impact in key European and international media markets.

● Commissioning and delivery of impactful research.

The successful candidate should meet the following requirements:

● Be politically savvy with a proven record of developing and implementing policy strategy

leading to change.  

● Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.

● Five to seven years of relevant experience of managing projects and/or staff in either the

Shipping sector or energy sector with a focus on EU or government advocacy, preferably on economic topics;

● Strong interpersonal and team-working skills, and a willingness to develop a network in the

sector;

● Experience in budget management;

● Excellent coordination skills, with an ability to engage with, build and manage multi

stakeholder coalitions;

● The confidence to think and act with initiative, to engage and influence policy-makers of

different stripes, industry representatives and other stakeholders at the highest level;

● The ability and motivation to learn technical, economic and legal information, to

independently develop new political, economic or legal arguments and evidence and use

them to convince key stakeholders;

● Experience in strategic planning and policy analysis, with the ability to think critically and

innovatively about the future of the aviation industry in Europe and beyond.

This position is advertised as a permanent, full-time position based in Brussels. While we offer a

flexible working environment, there is an expectation that there are at least two days per week spent in the office.  

• The start date would be as soon as possible.

• The salary package depends on experience. We are an equal opportunities employer and offer competitive salary and benefits.

• The deadline for applications is 31 January 2026

To apply, go to jobs.transportenvironment.org. 

About Us

T&E is Europe's leading clean transport campaign group. We combine robust evidence and a deep understanding of the transport sector with compelling communications and impactful advocacy. Our people work across Europe: colleagues in Brussels, Rome, Berlin, Madrid, Paris, Warsaw and London collaborate with our 63 member and supporter groups to achieve our mission. We have also recently opened an office in Singapore, a key hub for our shipping operations in Asia.