Job vacancy: Senior Expert Flexibility

REScoop.eu is currently looking for a Senior Expert Flexibility to join its team in Brussels. 

Location: Brussels 
Contract: Full-time
Language: English (working language)
Start date: in consultation

REScoop.eu is the European federation of energy communities, representing and supporting thousands of energy communities across the EU. The organisation operates in an international and English-speaking working environment, with diverse teams responsible for implementing various projects that deliver the organisation’s strategy. 

Flexibility (demand-side management, flexibility markets, smart grids, aggregator roles, etc.) is becoming increasingly important in giving citizens an active role in the energy system. As Senior Expert Flexibility, you will strengthen the federation as a subject matter expert in this field.

You will guide members, advise policy work, contribute to projects, and develop knowledge, tools and best practices for energy communities engaged and/or interested in getting active on the topic. 

You will report to the Head of Capacity building.

• Expanding REScoop.eu's knowledge base on flexibility and energy markets (technical, market-oriented, legal).
• Identifying trends, challenges, and policy developments in flexibility at the EU and Member State level.
• Developing clear analyses, memos, and advice on this topic.
• Assisting members in establishing flexibility services, smart grid solutions, demand response, and local energy markets.
• Organising knowledge sharing through workshops, webinars, peer learning, and best practice exchanges.
• Developing tools, manuals, e-learning modules, and standard models for energy communities.
• Providing content for EU projects (Horizon, LIFE, etc.).
• Leading or supporting work packages of EU-funded projects related to flexibility and energy markets.
• Writing thematic contributions to proposals (technical concepts, use cases, scenarios).
• Representing REScoop.eu in (technical) forums, expert groups, and consortia.
• Presenting insights at conferences and events.
• Contributing to coalitions such as ETIP SNET, smart grid networks, and flexibility forums.

Experience and knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of flexibility, demand response, local energy markets, smart grids.
• Understanding of relevant EU legislation.
• Technical understanding of data, ICT, metering, aggregator roles, and platforms.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar position.
• A master's degree.

Skills

• Ability to translate complex technical topics into understandable insights.
• Strong stakeholder management and networking skills.
• Creative and connecting facilitator who can bring together different perspectives.
• Project management experience

Languages

• Very good knowledge of English (working language).
• Knowledge of other European languages is a plus.

• You believe in citizen energy, sustainability, and democratic decision-making.
• You enjoy working in an international and diverse environment.
• You are a facilitator of knowledge sharing.
• You can work independently and are a true team player.

• A meaningful role in a European movement that is shaping the energy transition.
• A dynamic work environment with committed colleagues and members.
• Room for initiative, innovation, and personal growth.
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote working.
• Competitive salary in line with our organisational values and industry standards.

Send your resume and cover letter to recruitment@rescoop.eu. The deadline for applying is midnight CET on Sunday 15th February 2026. Please use the following subject in your email: “Application: Senior Expert Flexibility”.

Your application should include your CV in English (max 2 pages) highlighting relevant working experience and a comprehensive cover letter (max 1 page) in English explaining your vision of community energy and the role of energy communities in flexibility markets.

Job interviews will be conducted in English.

REScoop.eu is an open and inclusive, multilingual team and explicitly encourage applications from all applicants, independent of their age, ancestry, colour, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.

Research shows that men tend to apply for jobs when they meet around 60% of the criteria. While women and marginalised people tend to only apply when they check every criteria. So if you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please do apply.