Project Officer/Editor (State of the Industry Report)

Position description

Contract: Fixed-term, 6 months
Expected start date: 15 October 2026
Application deadline: 23 August 2026 (COB)

About ChargeUp Europe

ChargeUp Europe is the voice of the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure industry. Our growing membership is committed to delivering a seamless charging experience for EV drivers, incentivising investment and creating a consumer-centric, open market model for charging infrastructure in Europe. ChargeUp Europe’s mission is to push for an infrastructure roll-out that starts from the consumer needs, makes EV driving convenient across borders and so strives for an open-market model supported by open standards and protocols, removing market barriers related to concessions, grids, data sharing or building codes.

The EV charging infrastructure industry is at the forefront of the twin green and digital transitions. It is an innovative, fast-evolving, dynamic sector. Investments into charging Infrastructure will grow from €5 billion in 2021 to over €15 billion in 2030, with an expected growth of the workforce by +270 % by 2030.

Function

ChargeUp Europe is looking for a driven, organised professional to join its dynamic secretariat as Project Officer for ChargeUp Europe's flagship "State of the Industry" report.

The role in a nutshell:

The Project Officer will manage the production of the fourth (2027) edition of ChargeUp Europe's flagship "State of the Industry" report.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead the full production process and delivery of the 2027 State of the Industry report from planning through publication;
• Monitor the project timeline and ensure milestones are met to meet delivery on time;
• Work with the report’s external research partner (EY Parthenon), and ChargeUp Europe members, to analyse data and edit the report;
• Coordinate and edit input from the members (e.g. case studies), including with ChargeUp Europe’s Data Review Task Force and Communications Committee;
• Organise meetings and review sessions as part of the editing and validation process;
• Coordinate with the graphic designer on layout and publication;
• Proofread, fact-check and ensure consistency of the report.

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate would combine:

• 1–3 years of project management or research experience;
• Strong project management skills;
• Excellent organisational ability;
• High attention to detail;
• Native or near-native English;
• Experience in e-mobility or a related sector (preferred but not required);
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively;
• Familiarity with project management tools (an advantage).

Drive and commitment are more important than academic achievements or experience. If you do not check all the boxes above but are a go-getter committed to delivering excellent service to the members, you are welcome to apply and tell us about that in your cover letter.

Offer

ChargeUp Europe offers:

• A fixed-term (6 months) full-time contract, under Belgian law;
• A competitive salary;
• Lunch vouchers;
• A pension plan;
• A medical plan (DKV);
• A mobile device, mobile phone subscription, and laptop;
• 25 days of holidays;
• A flexible teleworking regime;
• A teleworking allowance;
• A representation allowance;
• A monthly public transport subscription;
• Direct exposure to experienced, committed members;
• A location in the heart of Brussels’ EU district, easily accessible by public transportation.

Application instructions

Interested candidates should send their application in English by 23 August 2026 COB at the latest to [email protected], mentioning “Project Officer” in the subject line. The application should include:

• a CV;
• a motivation letter (not written by AI);
• a short written sample (e.g. letter, social media post, blog, article, position paper, academic assignment etc.).

Please note that incomplete applications will not be taken into account. Applications will be examined on a rolling basis, with interviews starting already during the application period; applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply early, as the recruitment process will stop once a suitable candidate has been found.

The location of the position is Brussels, and the contract is offered under Belgian law. ChargeUp Europe will require candidates to demonstrate that they have the right to live and work in the EU. ChargeUp Europe is unable to provide relocation assistance or visa support.

ChargeUp Europe values diversity and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.