Are you interested in being at the forefront of the clean energy revolution and helping drive the global transition towards a sustainable, hydrogen-powered future?
The Hydrogen Council, the global CEO-led initiative comprising the world’s leading companies and investors in hydrogen, is recruiting for a highly motivated and experienced Head of Operations.
As the Head of Operations, you will be reporting directly to the CEO of the Council and have a unique opportunity to become the driving force behind the seamless operations underpinning the mission of this dynamic organization.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the CEOManaging key processes of the Hydrogen Council: your responsibilities will cover all supporting processes of the Hydrogen Council including but not limited to general administration, accounting and finance, human resources, legal, contracting, facilities and ICT.At present, the Council Secretariat comprises a team of 10 team members based in different countries (Belgium, Canada, Germany, UK) and one physical office in Brussels, Belgium. This growing team is serving members coming from 20+ countries including the Americas, EMEA and APAC.Together with a small Operations team as well as key contractors and partners, you will manage the flow, cadence and continuity of operations in these areas and ensure the Hydrogen Council daily operations seamlessly support its mission. These responsibilities include budget as well as payroll management in several countries.Membership processes: you will oversee the work of the team members managing the processes that are specific to a membership organization such as the Hydrogen Council, including management of the membership base, as well as all governance processes.Event organization: you will also oversee the work of team members managing the planning and processes related to the organization of the Council’s annual flagship events as well as other events and meetings designed to foster collaboration and connectivity at different levels within the Council.
Qualifications and Skills
Background and experience: 20+ years of professional experience in similar roles, illustrating that you have the versatility, breadth and clock speed to keep up with the challenges of supporting our team and members.Preference for experience with trade groups, industry associations and/or other organizations registered in Belgium and knowledge of related business processes and procedures.Education: university degree is a requirement (specific field is open depending on relevant experience), preferably complemented by additional training in the managerial areas of concern (finance, social law, negotiation skills, etc.).Comfortable working in an international environment, spanning different continents, time-zones and cultures. Demonstrated ability to successfully operate in such settings is a strong plus.A service-oriented mindset, coupled with a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and contribute to a highly collaborative team culture.Flexibility: the Council is a global organisation with members based across all major time zones in Americas, EMEA and APAC. Reasonable flexibility is required in accommodating meeting times and developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with members.Excellent communication skills in English and at least one of the Belgian official languages is a must.Team management: 3-4 direct reports.Depending on the candidate’s location, this position may require some travel.
Other Information
Contract type: employee or contractorExpected start date: as soon as available. Please indicate potential earliest start date and notice length (if applicable).Remuneration: competitive, based on experienceLocation: hybrid position. Preference for candidates in or close to Central European (CET) time zone and ability to work at least part time from the Hydrogen Council office in Brussels, Belgium.
Application Process
Closing date for applications: August 31, 2024. Interviews will start shortly thereafter.Please send your CV (max. 2 pages) and a short letter (max. 1 page) outlining your motivation and why you are the right person for the role to vacancy@hydrogencouncil.com using ‘Vacancy / Head of Operations’ as the email subject line.Only applications sent through that channel and containing both the CV as well as the letter will be considered.Due to anticipated volume of applications, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted with further information.
About the Hydrogen Council
When the Hydrogen Council launched at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January 2017, it was the first initiative of its kind in the world – and still is. The Council is a global, CEO-led initiative that brings together a diverse group of 140 companies from around the world, across the entire hydrogen value chain, including large multinationals, innovative start-ups, and investors. Our members have a united vision and ambition for hydrogen to accelerate the clean energy transition.
The Council is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.
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