Careers

Our think tank’s most important asset is our people. We value our extraordinary, inspiring, diverse and unique resources. We recruit people from a wide variety of professions and backgrounds, at different stages of their careers. 

In addition to applications for advertised positions, CERRE welcomes spontaneous expressions of interest from academic researchers. For more information, please contact us at [email protected]

Current openings

There are no current open vacancies at CERRE. Check back soon for future opportunities.

Events officer/coordinator

The Centre on Regulation in Europe (CERRE) is recruiting an experienced events officer/coordinator to start between now and mid-August 2022. 

CERRE is an internationally recognised, though human-sized think tank (+/- 12 staff in the secretariat plus 30 networked, senior academics) providing original analyses and policy recommendations on the regulation of the tech, media, telecom, energy and mobility sectors. The full independence of our work and our cross-sector, multi-disciplinary approach make us a trusted partner for all stakeholders at national, European and, increasingly, global level. Our 50+ prestigious membership list includes global corporations, regulatory authorities and academic centres from Europe, the US and China.

Some of the topics CERRE is currently working on include: competition and regulation of the online platform economy (DMA, DSA, etc.), data governance, AI, connectivity and infrastructure, digitalisation of energy/mobility, electricity market design, rail regulation, etc.

As a member of our communications team, your prime responsibility will be to design, coordinate and successfully deliver engaging event experiences for CERRE’s conferences, webinars, high-level debates and other public or private activities. You will also contribute to the promotion of our events across multiple channels and work with different stakeholders to develop effective campaigns.

  • Organise CERRE’s physical, hybrid and online events: 
  • Draft, design and proofread event communication materials;
  • Invite and liaise with speakers, incl. preparation of speaker briefings;
  • Source and liaise with venues, suppliers, caterers and logistics contractors;
  • Draft and disseminate audience invitations;
  • Prepare and manage registrations;
  • Run audiovisual logistics (Zoom/Teams/online event platforms) and social media live streams (YouTube/Twitter/LinkedIn);
  • Address technical requirements;
  • Ensure appropriate promotion and coverage (along with your team’s colleagues);
  • Maintain a calendar of competing events for easier scheduling and organisational planning;
  • Integrate new technology, methodologies, tools, and techniques to enhance event delivery and participant satisfaction;
  • Carry out member and participant satisfaction surveys, analyse results, and suggest changes;
  • Prepare appropriate metrics and reporting tools to track and monitor the performance of events;
  • Etc.
  • You are a dynamic self-starter; you are positive, entrepreneurial, ambitious, solution-focused, result-oriented and resilient;
  • You are an efficient communicator, concise in your written and oral expression;
  • A team worker, you have great interpersonal skills and can interact at all levels;
  • You are rigorous, have outstanding attention to detail and are demanding for yourself as well as for your co-workers and contractors;
  • You have great organisational and project management skills, ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively under deadline pressure.
  • Minimum 3 years of event organisation and communications experience, ideally in a European environment;
  • Experience in production of hybrid and digital events, use of online platforms such as Zoom or Teams, and collaboration with audiovisual service providers;
  • Excellent command of written & spoken English (French and/or other languages a plus);
  • Proven experience in preparing a range of event communications materials (event descriptions, invitations, website content, social media messaging);
  • Strong digital skills including experience with MS Office, website content management systems (particularly WordPress) and email marketing services (e.g. MailChimp);
  • Experience in producing reports of event campaign results, maintain regular measurement of the campaigns’ ROI.

CERRE offers you:

  • a dynamic, multicultural, quality oriented and intellectually stimulating work environment in very nice offices in Brussels (Avenue Louise/Bois de la Cambre);
  • exposure to senior policy, regulatory, corporate and civil society stakeholders as well to leading academics, in Europe and beyond;
  • the opportunity to gain valuable experience in European policy making across the energy, mobility, tech, media and telecom sectors; 
  • a permanent and full-time contract;

The positions are based in Brussels (Avenue Louise/Bois de la Cambre). Candidates should possess the right to work in Belgium/the EU and are ideally able to start as soon as possible. Competitive packages are on offer.  

To apply for this position, send by 7 July 2022 a motivation letter and your CV to [email protected] with ‘Events Officer [Name of the applicant]’ in the subject line. Please note that interviews will start on a rolling basis upon receipt of applications; you are therefore encouraged to submit your application before the above deadline.

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Head of Finance, HR and Administration

CERRE is an internationally known though, human-sized think tank (+/- 10 staff in the secretariat plus 25 networked, senior academics) providing original analyses and policy recommendations on the regulation of the tech, media, telecom, energy and mobility sectors. Its 50+ prestigious membership list includes global corporations, regulation authorities and universities from Europe, the US and China. Its offices are located close to the Bois de la Cambre/Ter Kameren and are therefore easily accessible by public transport. The organisation is experiencing a significant growth and is recruiting, at a senior level, a Head of HR, Finance & Administration to strengthen the team. This is a newly created position for a dynamic, solution-oriented, all-round manager. A successful job holder will rapidly develop towards a Chief Operations Officer’s position.

The main objective of the role is to support the strategic and operational objectives of the think tank; to develop, implement and regularly adapt policies, processus and concrete actions in the field of human resources, finances and administration. The job holder will work closely with and report to the Director General. He/she will be empowered, will have the space to manoeuvre and will be entrusted with a wide range of responsibilities.

Overseeing the general operations of the structure with a specific focus on:

  • HR: handling personnel administration, being the contact person for the staff for all HR-related questions/issues, improving and creating processes and procedures in order to comply with requirements and to develop an HR culture, overseeing the employee life cycle
  • Finance: participating in the preparation of the yearly budget and in cost control processes
  • Administration: proofreading and checking collaboration contracts, overseeing administrative activities

Given the small size of the organisation, this role includes a large number of operational duties and ad hoc requests and therefore requires a flexible and hands on attitude.

HR activities

  • Defining job descriptions
  • Defining and handling recruitment strategies and processes, recruitment, collaborating with external partners when necessary
  • Being the contact person for the staff, answering their queries
  • Managing personnel administration (e.g., payroll in collaboration with the social secretariat, employment contracts, etc.)
  • Developing procedures for assessments, training, and career development
  • Developing an HR culture (e.g., initiating social activities in the office in order to enhance a sense of belonging), developing procedures to comply with legal requirements (health and safety, work regulations, homeworking policy, etc.)

Administrative responsibilities

  • Handling incoming collaboration contracts from potential members
  • Preparing contracts
  • Clarifying legal aspects with external law firms
  • Handling and developing general administrative procedures, ensuring that they are properly abided to by all staff

Financial responsibilities

  • Assisting the Director General in the preparation of the yearly budget
  • Analysing costs, proposing cost cutting measures when possible
  • Preparing accounting files for the external accountants (with the executive assistants)
  • Negotiating with suppliers, rationalising order procedures
  • The ideal candidate has 10 years’ experience in HR, finance and administration in a, preferably EU-related, small- to medium-sized service organisation 
  • You hold a relevant bachelor (business management, finance, legal)
  • You have an excellent level of English and French (spoken and written)
  • You possess very good skills on MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • You are figure minded rigorous with a genuine eye for detail
  • You have a sense of initiative and the ability to make relevant suggestions to improve existing processes and to create new ones when appropriate
  • You are a genuine all-rounder with a hands-on approach
  • You have convincing skills and are solution oriented
  • A hard worker, you thrive on setting objectives for yourself and to reach them in order to help the development of the organisation
  • A permanent and full-time CDI or an independent’s contract
  • Starting date: ASAP
  • A very competitive compensation package
  • The opportunity to work in a quality oriented and intellectually stimulating environment in very nice offices!
  • This is a newly created position and as such its content will be developed in time

The positions are based in Brussels (Avenue Louise/Bois de la Cambre). Candidates should possess the right to work in Belgium/the EU and are ideally able to start as soon as possible.

To apply for this position, please follow this link. Kindly note that interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We encourage interested candidates to send their applications as soon as possible.

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Head of Communications

CERRE is an internationally known though, human-sized think tank (+/- 12 staff in the secretariat plus 30 networked, senior academics) providing original analyses and policy recommendations on the regulation of the tech, media, telecom, energy, and mobility sectors. Its 50+ prestigious membership list includes global corporations, regulation authorities and universities from Europe, the US and China. Its offices are located close to the Bois de la Cambre/Ter Kameren and are therefore easily accessible by public transport. They are currently recruiting a diligent Head of Communications.

Designing and implementing effective communications strategies which will deliver expanded visibility to the organisation as well as enhance its impact in Europe and beyond. Leading a small team that delivers communications and events activities. Reporting to the Director General.

  • Developing, driving and managing all communications content, format, strategies and activities to ensure the impact of the on-going programmes, reports and events.
  • Developing, managing and implementing the think tank’s communications strategy including a broad range of online and offline activities.
  • Ensuring a steady cadence of these activities, including online and hybrid events, social media, media relations, etc.
  • Managing corporate communications to position the organisation as a global think tank of reference in its field.
  • Strengthening and developing long-term relationships with editorial desks and individual journalists (from local, national and international media), pitching stories and interviews (with the Senior Staff and Academics), drafting press releases, opinion pieces, blogs, etc.
  • Managing all communications activities related to the launch of the research projects and activities.
    • Engaging with academic and secretariat colleagues to define outcomes, objectives and key messages.
    • Overseeing the development and delivery of public events to present the think tank research.
    • Drafting key messages and overseeing the preparation of communications materials (website text, press releases, infographics, videos, social media content and visuals).
    • Delivering campaigns through engaging, advising and encouraging colleagues on the best use of communications tools.
  • Leading a small, dedicated team, overseeing every aspect and checking the quality of content for all communication channels and tools using website, social media, events, and internal communications.
  • Developing creative digital content across a variety of formats on online channels and social media.
  • Managing the production of all communications materials, including reports, issuing papers, op-eds, briefings, blogs, videos, visuals, newsletters, annual reports, etc.
  • Overseeing the development, promotion and delivery of high-profile events with Commissioners, MEPs, CEOs and C-Suite stakeholders.
  • Managing and further developing the corporate identity, ensuring consistency of branding and messaging across all channels. Setting and monitoring standards and guidelines to ensure consistency and quality of messaging.
  • Checking and reviewing communications processes regularly as the context around the organisation evolves.
  • You ideally hold a relevant Bachelor or Master (in Communications, Languages, etc.).
  • You have at least 5 years’ relevant experience in communications, possibly current number 2 in the coms team of a public affairs or communications agency.
  • You have significant media relations experience and contacts with a wide variety of journalists.
  • You have experience in leading and motivating a team to deliver ambitious results.
  • You have an excellent level of English (C2 – written and spoken) and, ideally, an operational level of French.
  • You are tech savvy and comfortable with online communication tools.
  • You have the ability to quickly understand complex economic or legal material, identify key messages and translate these into effective communications.
  • You are creative.
  • You have great interpersonal skills and can interact at all levels.
  • You are a great communicator, concise in your written and oral expression
  • You are rigorous, have outstanding attention to detail, are demanding for yourself as well as for your team.
  • You are a dynamic self-starter, positive, entrepreneurial, ambitious, solution-focused, result-oriented and resilient.
  • A permanent and full-time contract.
  • Starting date: as soon as possible!
  • A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Working hours: 38 hours/week.

The positions are based in Brussels (Avenue Louise/Bois de la Cambre). Candidates should possess the right to work in Belgium/the EU and are ideally able to start as soon as possible.

To apply for this position, please follow this link. Kindly note that interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We encourage interested candidates to send their applications as soon as possible.

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Project Managers/Officers/Trainees

The Centre on Regulation in Europe* (CERRE think tank) is recruiting for several positions in Project Management (Trainee, Officer and Manager levels) to start between now and July 2022.

Our new colleagues will work on:

  • Leading, planning and coordinating the delivery of multiple research projects in the digital, mobility and energy sectors:
    • Coordinating the pitching of new research projects to members
    • Defining delivery timelines for each project
    • Organising, preparing and running project meetings & conference calls
    • Facilitating engagement of members & external stakeholders
    • Ensuring the quality of research reports, proof-reading/editing reports
  • Contributing to dissemination activities
    • Working with the Communications team on the organisation of research project-related (and other types of) events
    • Contributing to the drafting of newsletters, alerts, etc.
    • Arranging meetings with EU policymakers & other stakeholders
  • Working with CERRE directors and academics to plan & coordinate streams of research
    • Organisation and preparation of internal meetings with members of the CERRE Secretariat and Academic Team 
    • EU policy monitoring, especially of on-going research topics
    • Proactively pursuing contacts and opportunities to expand research activities – new areas of work, new academic colleagues to work with, etc.

Some of the topics CERRE is working on include:

    • Competition and regulation of the platform economy (DMA, DSA, etc.)
    • Data governance
    • AI
    • Connectivity and infrastructure 
    • Digitalisation of energy/mobility
    • Electricity market design
    • Energy infrastructure resilience
    • Etc.
  • 6 months to 3+ years of experience in (EU) project management/public affairs/research
  • Very organised, detail-oriented, delivers fast against deadlines
  • Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time, excellent team player, ready to help others, solution-oriented
  • Excellent command of written & spoken English (other languages always a plus)
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft suite (project management tools a plus)
  • Ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of stakeholders: academics, industry representatives, European and national institutions and policymakers 
  • Understanding of EU policymaking (experience in energy, digital or mobility regulation a plus) and eager to expand knowledge and develop policy experience in new areas

The positions are based in Brussels (Avenue Louise/Bois de la Cambre). Candidates should possess the right to work in Belgium/the EU and are ideally able to start as soon as possible. Competitive packages are on offer.  

To apply for this position, send your CV and a short cover letter to [email protected] with ‘Project Management [candidate name]’ in the subject line by July 10, 2022. Recommendation letters are also very much welcome. 

Please note that interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We encourage interested candidates to send their applications as soon as possible. The recruitment process will include a couple of interviews and a short written test.

*The Centre on Regulation in Europe (CERRE) is a European think tank specialised in research on regulation across the digital, telecoms, media, energy and mobility sectors. The independence of our work makes us a trusted partner for stakeholders, including policymakers at European and national levels. Our 50+ members include major operators and regulators from across these industries, as well as reputable academic centres.

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Senior Manager Tech, Media & Telecoms (TMT)

In the context of a busy and exciting policy agenda, the Centre on Regulation in Europe (CERRE) – the think tank promoting better regulation in network and digital value chains – is looking for a dynamic, proactive and creative senior executive to extend further the growth of its flagship tech, media, and telecoms practice.

  • Working closely with the TMT Academic Director, raise funding for the completion of a comprehensive work programme in CERRE’s tech, media, telecom (and possibly also mobility) value chains. This includes research projects, policy papers, events, and other types of activities that bring independent and incisive policy recommendations to shape on-going debates and help set the future agenda.
  • Identify and recruit new corporate and regulatory members to support and participate in CERRE’s work.
  • Help deliver value to our members by meeting their needs while maintaining the strict independence of our research work.
  • Working with the communications team, strengthen CERRE’s position, broaden our outreach with policymakers and other corporate and civil society stakeholders to further enhance our influence in policymaking and regulation.
  • Play an active role within CERRE’s leadership team and help advance CERRE’s overall strategy and activities.
  • Has more than 7 years’ experience in growing service organisations and/or business units.
  • Is quick off the mark and possesses good knowledge of the European policy process, its key players, and the topics driving the tech, media, and telecom agenda. Knowledge of mobility and/or sustainability issues is a plus.
  • Can demonstrate a track record of outstanding results, securing project funding, membership development, and financial support from institutions (e.g., foundations, EU, etc.).
  • Is an excellent communicator, equally at ease – in written and spoken English – with senior executives from our members, with policymakers of all levels and with our academic team.
  • Has and will further develop an impressive personal network of contacts within industry, regulatory authorities, the EU institutions, and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Is an entrepreneur – ready to launch new initiatives and activities for their own practices but also beyond (i.e., in collaboration with colleagues working on energy & sustainability).
  • Is a natural, positive, and proactive team player who will be an enthusiastic colleague in a small, agile team; will be setting high standards for their own work, helping others meet their objectives, and focused on finding solutions to complex issues.
  • Has a permanent right to work in the EU.

The position is based in Brussels (Avenue Louise / Bois de la Cambre) and a very competitive

package is on offer to the right candidate, who is ideally able to start as soon as possible.

To apply for this position, send your CV and a short cover letter to [email protected] with ‘Senior Manager TMT, [Name of the applicant]’ in the subject line by close of business on 7 January 2022 at the latest. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and applicants may be contacted before this deadline for further information and/or interviews. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to provide references.

The Centre on Regulation in Europe (CERRE) helps deliver better European regulation across the digital, telecoms, media, energy and mobility sectors’ value chains. The independence of our work makes us a trusted partner for stakeholders, including policymakers at European and national levels, while our 50+ members include major operators and regulators from across these industries, as well as reputable academic centres.

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CERRE does not currently have any vacancies open, but please keep an eye on this page for opportunities in the future.

Project Officer, Energy & Sustainability

The Centre on Regulation in Europe (CERRE) is looking for a Project Officer for its Energy & Sustainability practice, starting this summer. The position is based in Brussels (Avenue Louise/Abbaye de la Cambre) and a competitive package is on offer to the right candidate. The Project Officer will have the opportunity to grow in the role, with career development opportunities matching increased responsibilities as part of a growing team.

To apply for this position, send your CV and a short cover letter to Albéric Mongrenier at [email protected] with ‘Project Officer [Name of the applicant]’ in the subject line by 22 July 2021. Please note that we will start interviewing applicants from 1 July and therefore encourage you to submit your application before the final deadline.

CERRE is a European think tank specialised in research on regulation across the energy, mobility, tech, media and telecom sectors. The independence of our work and our cross-sector, multi-disciplinary approach make us a trusted partner for all stakeholders at European and national levels. Our members include major operators and regulators from across these industries, as well as renowned academic centres.

Some of our core issues: EU Green Deal; Carbon Markets; EU Industrial Strategy; Sustainable digitalisation; Greening & digitalisation of Mobility; Competition and regulation of the platform economy; Data governance; Telecom transformation; etc.

Join a leading, influential European think thank whose work focuses on designing fit-for-purpose regulation for the green and digital “twin transition”.

Contribute to the work of a growing, dynamic multinational team on a diverse range of projects across sectors, and play an active role in shaping our strategy and daily work.

Develop solid communications skills backed by in-depth knowledge of hot policy issues, their drivers and impact on business and consumers.

Get exposure to seasoned academics and senior public and private sector stakeholders at both European and national level.

We are looking for a driven, dynamic young professional with 2+ years of experience in policymaking and public affairs, and a versatile skill set:

  • Excellent communication and networking skills, ability to pitch complex ideas and concepts clearly and efficiently to a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Appetite for and good understanding of the EU policymaking process and hot policy issues driving the agenda, particularly in energy & sustainability (knowledge of mobility and/or tech a plus).
  • Proactive team player, solution-oriented, ready to take responsibility for your work and to help others.
  • Great organisational and project management skills, ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively under deadline pressure.
  • Excellent command of written & spoken English (other languages a plus), analytical with a keen eye for detail.

As a Project Officer, you will work with the CERRE secretariat and academics on the following:

Planning & driving streams of research with CERRE directors and academics:

  • EU policy monitoring, especially as regards on-going research focus.
  • Identifying priority policy issues with our academic team and members to devise new work streams and projects.
  • Proactively pursuing contacts to expand the scope of our work – new members, institutional contacts, academic colleagues, and areas of research.

Planning and coordinating the delivery of multiple research projects throughout their entire lifecycle:

  • Presenting and pitching projects to members and other stakeholders.
  • Defining and coordinating delivery timelines for each project.
  • Organising and running project meetings & conference calls, draft minutes.
  • Ensuring the quality of research reports, proof-reading/editing.
  • Managing project administration (e.g. overseeing budgets, preparing contracts, etc.).

Contributing to dissemination activities with our communications team:

  • Organising and facilitating project-related and other types of high-level events/meetings with members, EU policymakers & other stakeholders.
  • Working on project-related communication campaigns, including press outreach and stakeholder mapping.
  • Drafting and preparing communications materials for newsletters, annual report, website, social media, etc.
  • Devising new types of events and communication activities to increase the impact of our work.