Transport & Environment (T&E), Europe's leading advocates for clean transport and energy, is looking for a Director to lead its German Office. You will continue to build T&E Germany's policy and media profile as one of the leading expert groups on transport and energy, in Germany and the EU. Supported by T&E staff across six European offices and one in Asia, as well as T&E's German member organizations, the role aims to take T&E Deutschland to the next level of political influence.
Purpose of the Role: Lead T&E's national office in Berlin and work with members, industry and other allies to decarbonize the transport sector in Germany by accelerating the shift to zero emission transport solutions. A key priority is building stronger alliances between policy experts, policymakers, progressive industries, and the environmental sector.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Confidently represent T&E in Germany at the highest political level and across various media channels (print, digital, radio, TV).
- Inspire, motivate and grow the T&E German team using an inclusive leadership style.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of German public policy and the regulatory process, focused on regulations accelerating the shift to zero emission mobility.
- Manage the Germany office including operational, financial and HR responsibilities; be part of T&E's management team.
- Coordinate with members, NGO and business partners in Germany and identify new allies.
- Develop and deliver T&E Germany's national strategy and long term vision on transport decarbonisation.
- Build and maintain good contact with policymakers, NGOs, industry, funders, media and other stakeholders.
- Lead and contribute to T&E's fundraising efforts globally and in Germany.
Criteria: Ten years of relevant experience in either transport or advocacy; an experienced leader with a track record of developing successful externally focused teams; a proven ability to cultivate contacts across the democratic political spectrum and build lasting alliances; a deep understanding of the German and EU political system and expertise in regulations; ability to communicate complex issues to different audiences; fluent in written and spoken English in addition to German. The position is primarily based in the Berlin office at Anhalter Bahnhof, with home working opportunity and some travel to key EU capitals, mostly Brussels. Full-time, permanent contract with competitive compensation, monthly mobility budget, BahnCard, and modern IT.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the T&E applicant tracking platform at https://jobs.transportenvironment.org/o/director-germany. Send a CV and a cover letter (500 words max) detailing your motivation to work at T&E and highlighting examples of how you meet the job specifications. Deadline for applications: September 6th 2026, at midnight. Only applicants with an existing right to work within the EU will be considered. For scam verification, contact hrsupport@transportenvironment.org.