Policy and Advocacy Manager
About the job
- A Master's degree in engineering, policy, economics, or another relevant field.
- At least five years of experience in policy analysis, data-driven research, and public affairs representation.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Highly organised and detail oriented.
- Comfortable travelling for work.
- Fluent in English.
- Support the development of evidence-based policy positions incorporating technical expertise and sustainability objectives.
- Collaborate with communications and sustainability teams to translate technical and policy developments into clear messaging and strengthen the company's position as a low-carbon leader.
- Prepare updates, reports, and advocacy materials reflecting a balanced understanding of technical and policy issues.
- Work with national Public Affairs agencies to develop and maintain a network of policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders.
- Represent Ecocem in industry associations, policy forums, conferences, and other public affairs settings to promote low-carbon construction solutions and sustainable development.
- Represent Ecocem at external events and media engagements, positioning the company as a leading voice in sustainable construction and low-carbon innovation.
- Draft and deliver presentations, reports, and communications for external stakeholders, aligning messaging with company objectives and the larger public discourse on low-carbon solutions.
- Coordinate with the strategy team to provide comprehensive coverage of relevant legislation and its impact on the construction market.
- Monitor and analyse policy and legislative developments within the EU, Member States, and globally, focusing on low-carbon cement, sustainability, construction, and climate legislation.
- Stay informed about major legislative initiatives and EU funding efforts to scale cleantech solutions.
- Past experience in a government or EU institution is a plus.
- French and Dutch language skills are desirable.
About the company
What Ecocem does: Ecocem develops and provides high-performance cement technology and related products and services that help lower carbon emissions in cement and construction. How its product works: its technology replaces a portion of traditional cement components with lower-emission materials and processes, so the cement manufacturing footprint is cut by about half. How it differs from competitors: Ecocem operates as an independent company with a dedicated innovation centre and multiple European manufacturing facilities, enabling cost-effective decarbonization at scale and a clear focus on reducing CO2 in cement. What its goal is: to help the cement industry decarbonize by 50% by 2030 and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$27M
Headquarters
Aix-en-Provence, France
Founded
2002
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- April 2025 EIC Pathfinder awarded Ecocem €4 million for slag-based cement research.
- May 2026 Ecocem won Construct Innovate funding with Cairn, UCD, and Kilsaran.
- Tata Steel IJmuiden signed an Ecocem MoU in May 2026, widening slag feedstock access.
What critics are saying
- Dunkirk’s €50 million ACT line still targets late-2026 startup, risking commissioning slippage.
- Ecocem depends on CB Green, French subsidies, and Green Loan financing for scale-up.
- Holcim, Heidelberg Materials, and Cemex can outspend Ecocem; regulatory setbacks would crush ACT adoption.
What makes Ecocem unique
- Ecocem’s ACT technology targets up to 70% lower CO2 than conventional cement.
- Ecocem pairs R&D with industrial assets: Dunkirk, France, plus four European facilities.
- Ecocem invested 2% of turnover into R&D, sustaining a deep materials science edge.
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Benefits
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