Senior Environment Manager

ASD seeks a Senior Environment Manager to to lead its activities on environmental policy, coordinate industry positions, and represent ASD with institutions and stakeholders. Apply by 30 September.

ASD is seeking a Senior Environment Manager to lead its activities on environmental policy. The successful candidate will monitor and analyse EU and international environmental policies impacting the civil aviation/aeronautics sector, coordinate industry positions, and represent ASD in external dialogues with policymakers and stakeholders. 
Starting date: as soon as possible

Key responsibilities

  • Monitor and analyse EU and international environmental, climate and energy legislation and policy initiatives (e.g. civil aviation decarbonization, EU ETS, STIP, Clean Industrial Deal, Green Deal, Sustainable Aviation Fuels, recycling).
  • Follow-up strategic collaboration under Destination 2050 industry alliance for carbon neutral aviation.
  • Assess the implications of such policies for the civil aviation/aeronautics industries and provide timely analyses, briefings and recommendations to members.
  • Where relevant, also analyse impact on defence & security industries.
  • Coordinate and draft common industry positions in response to EU consultations, legislative proposals and delegated/implementing acts.
  • Coordinate ASD in interactions with the European Commission, Parliament, Council, ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Engage with other trade associations, NGOs and stakeholders to build alliances and ensure ASD’s voice is heard in relevant debates.
  • Facilitate working groups and task forces to enable members to exchange information, define common approaches, and build consensus.
  • Organise and moderate meetings, workshops and conferences on environmental and sustainability topics relevant to the sector.
  • Report regularly to ASD’s leadership and members on key developments and proposed actions.

Profile

  • University degree (Master’s level preferred) in EU affairs, public policy, international relations, engineering, environmental sciences or related disciplines.
  • At least 5–7 years of professional experience in EU policy, ideally focused on environment/climate or energy in transport or aviation.
  • Strong understanding of the EU institutions, EU legislative and decision-making processes as well as international policy processes.
  • Excellent analytical and drafting skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into concise recommendations.
  • Experience in advocacy, stakeholder management and consensus-building in a European context.
  • Fluency in English (spoken and written) required; additional European languages are an asset.
  • Ability to work independently, while fostering cooperation across a diverse membership; good teamwork and interpersonal skills.

We offer

  • A full-time job with an indefinite-duration employment contract, with ad-hoc flexibility to work 1-2 days a week from home.
  • A dynamic role at the heart of EU policymaking in Brussels.
  • The opportunity to work with leading European and international aerospace and defence companies.
  • A collaborative and multicultural team environment.
  • Competitive compensation package in line with experience.

Applicants should send their CV and cover letter in English to applications@asd-europe.org, with the reference “Environment Manager”. 

Deadline for applications is 30 September 2025. 

ASD is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.