Administrative Officer

Hydrogen Europe

Hydrogen Europe is the European association representing the interests of the hydrogen industry and its stakeholders and promoting hydrogen as an enabler of a zero-emission society. With more than 600+ members, including 40+ European regions and 30+ national associations, we encompass the entire value chain of the European hydrogen and fuel cell ecosystem. Our vision is to propel global carbon neutrality by accelerating the European hydrogen industry.   For more information, please visit our website.

An experienced professional able to administratively support several large groups of individuals around innovation and support and report to the R&D Manager. Part of the Innovation team of Hydrogen Europe under the management of the Chief Operations Officer. 

Main responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Technical Committee and Roadmap leaders, helping them to run their committee and prepare the annual funding priorities 
• Scheduling meetings, video calls, and project-related events ie workshops if any 
• Following all admin procedures related to PPP procedures 
• Manage day to day communication with members and prospects 
• Keep updating a repository of innovation roadmaps (i.e., State of the Art, priorities, and targets 2025-30) 
• Support the R&D Manager and the Association staff more broadly on all admin and coordination tasks 

Required

• Proven experience in a similar administrative role with minimum 5 years of experience
• Strong project management support, organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple issues with multiple stakeholders from all over Europe and tight deadlines 
• Proven ability to collect and organise multiple inputs and coordinate 
• Attention to details
• Group management/diplomatic skills favouring consensus in working groups 
• Proven fluency in English. Knowledge of other European languages is an asset not a requirement. 
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team 
• IT literate with proficient use of Microsoft Office 
• Flexibility, reliability, team-player approach with can-do attitude 

Nice to have:

• Proven expertise in clean hydrogen technologies and their applications (energy, mobility, industry, buildings…)
• 5 years minimum work experience preferably for a Partner in a law firm or consultancy, strong secretarial skills 

What we offer

• We offer a competitive remuneration package for a non-profit organisation based on qualifications and experience, 
• Generous extra-legal benefits, 
• International and dynamic team, 
• Home office policy. 

Start: As soon as possible

• Please fill in the form below and put “Administrative Officer” as the position you’re applying for.   
• Applications to be considered valid must include: a one-page covering letter, proof that you can live and work in Europe, and a CV. Please do not send anything else.    
• Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Europe and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in Belgium.   
• Any incomplete applications will be disregarded.   
• The deadline for applications is 15.09.2024 Please be advised that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned. Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.  
• Applications will be reviewed as they come and the selection process may close as soon as a suitable candidate is shortlisted.   
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

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